Law Library at Allard Hall
Debates (Hansard)
The official verbatim record of discussion of a Bill's passage through its various readings is found in the Debates - also called Hansard.
Coming into Force - Note: A new Act does not necessarily have the force of law until it "comes into force" on its commencement date. Start by looking at the relevant federal or provincial Interpretation Act provisions regarding the "date of commencement" of statutes in that jurisdiction. Ask a law librarian for help if you need to determine whether an Act is in force.
Federal:
- House of Commons Debates: Official ReportLAW LIBRARY level 4 & other locations: J103 .C1 or online
- Parliamentary Business Debates (Hansard) (Parliament of Canada)
- Debates of the Senate: Official ReportLAW LIBRARY level 4 & other locations: J103 .S1 or online
- Debates of the Senate of Canada (Hansard) (Parliament of Canada)
- Canadian Hansard Dataset (Lipad Linked Parliamentary Data) 1901-
British Columbia:
- Debates of the Legislative AssemblyLAW LIBRARY level 4 & other locations: J110.L5 D42 or online.
- Documents Search (Legislative Assembly of British Columbia)