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Bill C-267

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SUMMARY
The purpose of this enactment is to provide for a review of the possibility of using proportional representation in federal elections. A standing committee of the House will be designated to conduct this review and to report with recommendations after public hearings.
A referendum may be held and the question shall be whether electors favour replacing the present electoral process with the process proposed by the Proportional Representation Committee as concurred in by the House.
The referendum, if any, must be held at the same time as the next general election.

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