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moved for leave to introduce C-523, An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (disclosure of drug shortages). ... more
June 4, 2013, Parliament
Bill C-523
Mandatory Disclosure of Drug Shortages Act
An Act to amend the Department of Health Act (disclosure of drug shortages)
This bill was tabled by Djaouida Sellah on June 5, 2013.
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- It all starts with the first reading, when the bill is introduced.
- Next comes the second reading, when other MPs or Senators get to debate the bill.
- After that, the bill goes to a committee that studies and amends it line-by-line. Once they finish, the bill goes returns to the House or Senate for the report stage, where anyone can propose amendments.
- The third reading is the moment of truth: no more changes, just a debate and a final vote on whether or not the bill should pass.
- If a bill makes it through all of those steps – in both the House of Commons and Senate – it’s ready to get Royal Assent and become a law.
Status of this Bill
Introduction and First Reading
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