An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)

Makes the federal procurement system consider GHG emissions when choosing construction materials. In practice this favours mass-timber and wood-frame construction over steel or concrete on suitable federal projects.

Issues this bill touches

• Climate & Environment→

  Department of PWGS Act - use of wood in federal construction.

Legislative historyi

1. First readingNovember 24, 2021

   First reading in the Senate.

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2. Second readingDecember 9, 2021

   Second reading in the Senate.

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3. Third readingOctober 6, 2022

   Third reading in the Senate.

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4. First readingOctober 7, 2022

   First reading in the House of Commons.

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5. Second readingFebruary 15, 2023

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

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6. Third readingSeptember 27, 2023

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

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7. Royal assentOctober 26, 2023

   Royal assent received.

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