Bill C-638: An Act respecting the establishment of a National Strategy for the Purchase and Sale of Second-hand Precious Metal Articles

C-638 Third Session, Fortieth Parliament, 59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-638 An Act respecting the establishment of a National Strategy for the Purchase and Sale of Second-hand Precious Metal Articles first reading, March 11, 2011 Mr. Calandra 403195 SUMMARY This enactment provides for the establishment of a national strategy for the purchase and sale of second-hand precious metal articles by precious metal dealers to protect Canadians from corrupt practices in these transactions. 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;} 3rd Session, 40th Parliament, 59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011 house of commons of canada BILL C-638 An Act respecting the establishment of a National Strategy for the Purchase and Sale of Second-hand Precious Metal Articles Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: SHORT TITLE Short title 1. This Act may be cited as the Purchase and Sale of Precious Metal Articles Act. NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECOND-HAND PRECIOUS METAL ARTICLES Obligation 2. The Government of Canada shall establish a national strategy to recommend measures to protect Canadians from corrupt practices in the purchase and sale of second-hand precious metal articles by precious metal dealers, including (a) the establishment, in consultation with the provincial governments, of national standards of practice for the purchase and sale of second-hand precious metal articles governing, among other things, (i) the process and manner of purchase and sale of articles on the Internet, through a courier or by mail, (ii) the use and maintenance of scales to weigh precious metal articles, (iii) pricing and advertising, (iv) the maintenance of records, (v) a complaint redress mechanism, and (vi) the delivery of related services; (b) a study, in consultation with the provincial governments, of the licensing of precious metal dealers; and (c) the creation of a national surveillance program. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada