C-56 , 39th Parliament, 1st session Monday, April 3, 2006, to Friday, September 14, 2007
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation)
Short title:
Constitution Act, 2007 (Democratic representation)
Bill type
House Government Bill
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on Friday, May 11, 2007 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Friday, May 11, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Friday, May 11, 2007 |
Second reading
No activity
Consideration in committee
Not reached
Report stage
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Third reading
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First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
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Senate
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Major speeches at second reading
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Further reading
Conceptions of political representation in Canada: an explanation of public opinion.
Anderson, Cameron.
Canadian journal of political science, 38:1029-58
Geographic representation and electoral reform.
Pearse, Hilary.
Canadian parliamentary review, 28:26-32
La répresentation géographique et la réforme électorale.
Pearse, Hilary.
Revue parlementaire canadienne, 28:25-31