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Summary
This bill provides for a 'special advocate' to protect a non-citizen’s interests when evidence is heard in the absence of the public and of the person and their counsel.
This bill also establishes procedure and limits to detaining and trying a non-citizen being named in a security certificate.
It also enables the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to apply for the non-disclosure of confidential information during a judicial review of a decision made under this act.
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Bill History
First Reading - October 22nd, 2007
Second Reading and Debate - November 19th and 20th, 2007
Second Reading Recorded Vote - November 20th, 2007
Reported by Committee - December 10th, 2007
Report Debate - December 10th, 2007, January 31st and February 4th, 2008
Recorded Concurrence Vote - February 4th, 2008
Third Reading - Februay 6th, 2008
Third Reading Recorded Vote - February 6th, 2008
Royal Assent - February 14th, 2008