Bill C-530: An Act to ensure accountability in respect of Canada's obligations under international treaties

C-530 Second Session, Thirty-ninth Parliament, 56-57 Elizabeth II, 2007-2008 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-530 An Act to ensure accountability in respect of Canada's obligations under international treaties first reading, April 2, 2008 Ms. McDonough 392020 SUMMARY This enactment requires the Minister of Foreign Affairs or any minister responsible for implementing Canada’s international treaty obligations to submit to each House of Parliament a report setting out Canada’s progress in implementing the international treaties to which Canada is a signatory. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 2nd Session, 39th Parliament, 56-57 Elizabeth II, 2007-2008 house of commons of canada BILL C-530 An Act to ensure accountability in respect of Canada's obligations under international treaties Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the International Treaty Accountability Act. Definition of “Minister” 2. In this Act, “Minister” means the Minister of Foreign Affairs or any minister responsible for implementing Canada’s obligations under international treaties. Report to be submitted 3. (1) The Minister shall cause to be submitted to each House of Parliament, within six months after the end of each fiscal year or, if that House is not then sitting, on any of the first five days next thereafter on which that House is sitting, a report on the progress made by Canada in giving effect to the provisions of the international treaties to which Canada is a signatory, including any protocols or supplementary conventions relating to those international treaties. Treaty requiring approval by Parliament (2) Where Canada has not ratified a treaty that requires approval by Parliament before being ratified, the report shall include the reasons for which that treaty has not been ratified. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada