Brief: Second Reading Debates

On Tuesday, Bill C-42, amending the Museums Act, received Second Reading and was referred to the Senate Committee on Human Rights.  The Bill will result in the establishment of a Museum of Human Rights.

Bill C-40, amending the Canada Labour Code and other Acts was also debated at Second Reading.  If passed, C-40 will provide leave-of-absence for active members of the Reserve Forces, and will allow for deferral of Student Loan payments.  It will also provide for members of the Reserves to return their positions in the Federal civil service after a leave of absence.