SoVote

Decentralized Democracy

House Bill

Bill C-343

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 15, 2023
Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act
  • The Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act is a law that aims to strengthen relations between Canada and Taiwan in various aspects such as security cooperation, economic, cultural, and legal affairs. The Act acknowledges the success of Taiwan as a leading democracy and economy in the Indo-Pacific region and emphasizes the importance of close relations between Canadians and Taiwanese people. The Act also supports Taiwan's participation in international trade agreements and multilateral organizations, exempting senior government officials from visa requirements during certain visits and permitting offices to be referred to using titles that reflect their government's name. The Act includes provisions related to property ownership, the capacity to sue and be sued, and intergovernmental agreements. Finally, the Act requires the Minister of Foreign Affairs to present a report within 60 sitting days of its enactment in the House of Commons and
  • H1
  • H2
  • H3
  • S1
  • S2
  • S3
  • RA
  • Yea
  • Nay
  • star_border
Context: House Hansard - 214 - Jun/15/23
Mr. Michael Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton, CPC)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-343, an act respecting a framework to strengthen Canada-Taiwan relations. He said: Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise to introduce the Canada-Taiwan relations framework act. Recognizing the important bilateral relationship between Canada and Taiwan, this bill provides a framework for the strengthening of economic, legal and cultural relations. It would make it a policy of the Government of Canada to support Taiwan's participation in international fora as well as membership in international agreements, including the CPTPP. It would appropriately permit the Government of Taiwan's office in Ottawa to be referred to as the Taiwan representative office and would provide opportunities for the enhancement of diplomacy. This bill is an important step in recognizing the reality of Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, leading global economy and important ally to Canada. I urge its passage.
145 words
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border