C-509
Third Session, Fortieth Parliament,
59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-509
An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials)
AS PASSED
BY THE HOUSE OF COMMONSMARCH 9, 2011
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Canada Post Corporation Act to provide for a reduction in the rate of postage for library materials.
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3rd Session, 40th Parliament,
59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011
house of commons of canada
BILL C-509
An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (library materials)
R.S., c. C-10
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. Subsection 2(1) of the Canada Post Corporation Act is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order:
“library materials”« documents de bibliothèque »
“library materials” are defined as books, magazines, records, CDs, CD-ROMs, audiocassettes, videocassettes, DVDs and other audiovisual materials and other similar library materials.
2. Subsection 19(1) of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (g):
(g.1) providing for a reduced rate of postage for library materials;
3. The Act is amended by adding the following after section 21:
Library book rate
21.1 The Corporation may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, enter into an agreement with Her Majesty in right of Canada to continue the reduced rate of postage for library books.
Review by Parliament
21.2 Parliament shall review the definition “library materials” and paragraph 19(1)(g.1) at least every 10 years.
Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada