Bill Detail
An Act respecting non-disclosure agreements
This enactment provides for the development of a national strategy to decriminalize simple possession of illegal substances, amends the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to repeal provisions that make it an offence to possess certain substances and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.
This bill, known as the "Can't Buy Silence Act," aims to increase transparency around the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) within the federal public sector and by organizations receiving federal funds. It requires the President of the Treasury Board to report annually to Parliament on the number and total value of NDAs used by federal entities, ensuring this information is reported even if normally protected by privilege. The bill also prevents federal money from being used to settle cases of harassment, violence, or discrimination if an NDA is part of the settlement, or to litigate NDAs against those who make complaints.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Didn't vote | 0% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Québec debout | Yes | 100% | 0% |