C-642
Third Session, Fortieth Parliament,
59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-642
An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (universal charger)
first reading, March 22, 2011
Mr. Thibeault
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Telecommunications Act to require the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to make regulations by December 31, 2012 to provide for a universal charger for newly-manufactured cellular phones.
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3rd Session, 40th Parliament,
59-60 Elizabeth II, 2010-2011
house of commons of canada
BILL C-642
An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (universal charger)
1993, c. 38
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. The Telecommunications Act is amended by adding the following after section 67:
Regulations
67.1 On or before December 31, 2012, the Commission shall, after consultation with consumers, telecommunications service providers, cellular phone manufacturers and other interested parties, make regulations to provide for a universal charger for newly-manufactured cellular phones.
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