Bill S-13 Table of Events: House of Commons
The Tobacco Industry Responsibility Act
| Date (1998) |
House of Commons Events |
| June 11 |
Bill S-13 on Notice Paper |
| November 18 |
First Reading in the House of Commons.
Government House Leader Don Boudria raised a Point of Order seeking to rule S-13 out of order on the grounds that the bill imposes a tax not a levy.
Dr. Bennett and 12 other MPs spoke in favour of S-13, while only 2 MPs spoke against. (Speeches)
The Speaker of the House of Commons reserved his ruling for a future date. |
| December 2 |
Speaker's Ruling on Bill S-13
The Speaker of the House of Commons ruled today that S-13 is admissible. Speaker Gilbert Parent ruled that the bill actually imposes a tax, not a levy for industry purposes. (Senator Kenny's News Release) |