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Bill C-293

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2024
Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act
  • Bill C-293, known as the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act, aims to prevent and prepare for future pandemics in Canada. It requires the Minister of Health to establish an advisory committee to review the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and make recommendations for future preparedness efforts. The Minister of Health must also create a pandemic prevention and preparedness plan in collaboration with other ministers, which includes strategies for preventing disease outbreaks, collaboration with provincial governments and Indigenous communities, and training programs. The bill also amends the Department of Health Act to appoint a national pandemic prevention and preparedness coordinator. The plan and updates must be tabled in Parliament and published on the Department of Health website.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • Steelman argument: The Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act (Bill C-293) is a necessary and important piece of legislation in order to prevent the risk of and prepare for future pandemics. The costs of prevention and preparedness measures are insignificant in comparison to the human and economic costs of a pandemic. This Act promotes transparency and accountability in the Canadian government's efforts to prevent and prepare for pandemics. The Act requires the Minister of Health to establish an advisory committee to review the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. This committee will make recommendations for the improvement of preparedness efforts and response capabilities in order to reduce the risks associated with future pandemics. The committee will be gender-balanced and composed of individuals with a range of relevant backgrounds and disciplines, ensuring a comprehensive and diverse perspective. The Act also requires

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Steelman Argument Opposing Bill C-293: One possible steelman argument opposing Bill C-293 is that it creates unnecessary bureaucracy and imposes additional costs on the government and taxpayers. While the intention of preventing and preparing for future pandemics is commendable, it is argued that the existing government agencies and structures are already tasked with handling such situations. The establishment of an advisory committee and the requirement for the Minister of Health to develop a pandemic prevention and preparedness plan may duplicate the efforts already in place. This duplication could result in inefficiencies and a waste of resources, which could be better allocated to immediate needs such as healthcare services or economic recovery. Instead of creating additional layers of bureaucracy, the argument suggests that the government should focus on strengthening existing systems and improving coordination between different g
Senate Second Reading
  • June 6, 2024, 2 p.m.
  • In Progress
  • Read
Senate First Reading
  • June 6, 2024, 2 p.m.
  • Passed

House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 25, 2023
Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
Re. Bill C-293
  • Wed Oct 25, 2023 07:30 - 09:42PM
  • Read
  • Watch
  • Hear!
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 23, 2023
Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
Re. Bill C-293
  • Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:01 - 01:53PM
  • Read
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  • Hear!
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 18, 2023
Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
Re. Bill C-293
  • Wed Oct 18, 2023 07:32 - 09:46PM
  • Read
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  • Hear!
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 07, 2023
Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
Re. Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness
  • Report 14 concurred in by the House
  • Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, your committee is requesting an extension of thirty sitting days to consider Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, referred to the committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
    Your committee desires to prioritize other business before resuming its study of the bill. Therefore, your committee requests an extension of thirty sitting days.
    A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 69) is tabled.
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House Committee

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 31, 2023
Standing Committee on Health (HESA)
Re. Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness
  • Report 14 presented to the House
  • Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, your committee is requesting an extension of thirty sitting days to consider Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness, referred to the committee on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
    Your committee desires to prioritize other business before resuming its study of the bill. Therefore, your committee requests an extension of thirty sitting days.
    A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 69) is tabled.
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
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House Motion No. 255

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Feb. 8, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
2nd reading of Bill C-293, An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness
House Third Reading
  • Feb. 8, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed
House First Reading
  • June 17, 2022, 12:24 p.m.
  • Passed