Bill S-13 Table of Events: Senate
The Tobacco Industry Responsibility Act
| Date (1998) |
Senate Events |
| February 26 |
First Reading in the Senate |
| March 17 |
Second Reading in the Senate |
| April 2 |
Speaker's Ruling in favour of Bill S-13.
Bill referred to Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. |
| April 21 |
News Conference to announce support for Bill S-13 include endorsements from over 80 health organizations from across Canada |
| May 12 & 13 |
Senate Hearings on Bill S-13 by the Senate Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee. |
| May 14 |
Bill S-13 reported out of the Senate Social Affairs Committee to the Senate. |
| June 3 |
The Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Health introduces an amendment (C-42) to the Tobacco Act. A transitional ban will end all tobacco sponsorships after five years. |
| June 9 |
Third reading of Bill S-13 begins with an amendment by co-sponsor Senator Nolin and Senator Kenny to remove the sections on transitional funding for arts and sports groups from the bill. |
| June 10 |
Bill S-13 passes the Senate! |
| June 11 |
Bill S-13 on the House of Commons Order Paper for First Reading. |