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🇨🇦People have been asking me how long they have to submit a brief on #billc8 on conversion therapy. The short answer is I don't know but my best guess is at least 4 - 6 weeks. A longer answer requires an explanation of the process of passing a law in Canada. /2

Every bill goes through 3 readings in the House of Commons and Senate. First reading is the introduction of the Bill. It took place on Thursday. At second reading the bill is debated in principle. This could start as early as Oct 7 but probably won't for at least a week. /3

If you have concerns you want raised at second reading, write or call MPs. @GenderReportCA has a template letter you can use as a starting point. The bill is going to pass second reading. The Liberals can combine with the NDP and Bloc to pass it. /4

After second reading a bill is referred to a committee. In this case it will likely be the Justice Committee. This is a crucial stage because if the government is willing to make amendments to the bill, they will be worked out here. Committees can hear witnesses and the public /5

can submit briefs. Witnesses are selected by the committee at its first meeting on the bill. Anyone can submit a brief. Once the bill is referred, there will be a portal to submit briefs on the committee website. The committees members for this session have /6

not been chosen yet so it will take a week or two before the committees can even start work. There is also a controversial bill on medically assisted death that the government needs to deal with by December 18. It is therefore possible that #billc6 will not get to committee /7

before the new year. The House considers the committee report, votes on any amendments and gives the bill third reading. The Bill then goes to the Senate where the process is repeated. The Senate almost never rejects a bill but may make amendments.

🇨🇦 Note to those following #billc6 on conversion therapy. The members of the justice committee have been chosen. They now have to meet to chose a chair and vice-chair. The committee is likely to deal with 1 or 2 other bills before Bill C6. List of members:
ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/…

🇨🇦 #Billc6 update. The House of Commons is still debating Bill C-3 and does not sit next week. The Justice Committee will be meeting on October 15 to select a chair.

🇨🇦 #Billc6 update. The House has started debate on Bill C-7 on medical assistance in dying, which will take some time. It does not sit next week so Bill C-6 won't come up before Oct 26. Time to write your MP @GenderReportCA is working on a template letter.

🇨🇦 #Billc6 update. The Justice Committee has now selected @iamIqraKhalid as chair and @RobMoore_CPC and @RhealFortin as Vice-Chairs. It will take several weeks before the committee considers Bill C-6. You can find a full list of members here: ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/…

🇨🇦 #Billc6 update. The House has been debating Bill C-7 on medically assisted death. It is possible that second reading debate on Bill C-6 might start later next week. Time to write your MP. Stories from parents and detransitioners will be effective.

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