Bill Detail
An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canada jay as the national bird of Canada
This enactment amends the Governor General’s Act to provide that a Governor General is not eligible for a retiring annuity or other benefits unless they hold office for at least five consecutive years.
✦ AI Summary
Bill S-221 proposes to officially make the Canada jay the national bird of Canada. The bill highlights that Canada is one of the few countries without an official bird. It emphasizes that the Canada jay is a year-round resident found in all provinces and territories, adapted to cold climates, and has a history with Indigenous peoples and early explorers.
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Legislative Timeline
2025-05-28
First reading
Current
Passed Senate — awaiting House
Votes
Vote #: 264
Date: 2014-10-29
Result: Passed
Yes: 283
No: 0
Yes / No Ratio
Yes100.0%
No0.0%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Forces et Démocratie | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |