S-222An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)
Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on November 24, 2021
- Status
- Became law on October 26, 2023 · S.C. 2023, c. 27
- Sponsor
- Diane GriffinSenator
- Senator
What it does
Lets the minister consider emissions cuts and other environmental benefits when setting rules for public works, and allows wood or other beneficial materials.
What it does
- Requires the minister to consider possible reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental benefits when setting requirements for the construction, maintenance and repair of public works, federal real property and federal immovables.
- Allows the minister to permit the use of wood or any other material, product or sustainable resource that achieves those environmental benefits.
Who it affects
- Federal public works projects
- Federal property managers
- Construction contractors
- Wood and materials suppliers
Background
The bill amends section 7 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Completed.
Committee
Completed.
Report stage
Completed.
Third reading
Completed.
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Completed.
Committee
Completed.
Report stage
Completed.
Third reading
Completed.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Completed.
Introduced by a senator. If the Senate passes it, it goes to the House of Commons, where an MP must agree to sponsor it. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
3rd reading and adoption of Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)
Vote 415,
Passed
326 yeato0 nay · 2 paired
Party breakdown for vote 415 Party Position Yea Nay Did not vote Liberal Yea 153 0 5 Conservative Yea 114 0 3 Bloc Yea 32 0 0 NDP Yea 22 0 3 Green Yea 2 0 0 Independent Yea 3 0 0 Total 326 0 2nd reading of Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)
Vote 261,
Passed
318 yeato0 nay · 6 paired
Party breakdown for vote 261 Party Position Yea Nay Did not vote Liberal Yea 149 0 9 Conservative Yea 113 0 3 Bloc Yea 28 0 4 NDP Yea 24 0 1 Green Yea 2 0 0 Independent Yea 2 0 0 Total 318 0
What MPs said
Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.
LiberalAnthony Housefather· November 28, 2022
“I think he has done a yeoman's job on this file, including through his meetings with firefighters and others.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caConservativeArnold Viersen· November 28, 2022
“It is my honour to rise today to speak to Bill S-222. I want to recognize the member for South Okanagan—West Kootenay for introducing this bill.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caBlocMario Simard· November 28, 2022
“I would remind the House that, at the time, in 2010, the NDP voted in favour of the bill. However, in 2014, they changed their stance a bit.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.caNDPRichard Cannings· November 28, 2022
“I am happy and proud to rise in the House this morning to begin debate on a bill from the other place, Bill S-222. This is a small but mighty bill that would create beautiful, safe federal buildings, support our forestry sector during difficult times, spur innovation in the cement and steel industries and help us reach our climate targets.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
Read the source
LEGISinfo status: Royal assent received. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.