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Bill C-229

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SUMMARY

This enactment establishes a process for the initiation of a proposal for a referendum on a specified legislative proposal or constitutional amendment. The proposal is filed with the Clerk of the House of Commons and thereafter the proponent may collect signatures to a petition for the referendum. If sufficient signatures are obtained, a referendum is held.