C-55 , 39th Parliament, 1st session Monday, April 3, 2006, to Friday, September 14, 2007
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (expanded voting opportunities) and to make a consequential amendment to the Referendum Act
Bill type
House Government Bill
Summary
Current status
At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Second reading and referral to committee on Friday, June 1, 2007 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, May 9, 2007 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Friday, June 1, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, May 30, 2007 |
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Thursday, May 31, 2007 |
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Friday, June 1, 2007 |
Sitting 162
Agreed to
(Journals 162)
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Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |
Meeting 60 |
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 160) | Peter Van Loan (Conservative) |
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | Response speech(Sitting 160) | Stephen Owen (Liberal) |
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | Response speech(Sitting 160) | Pierre A. Paquette (Bloc Québécois) |
| Wednesday, May 30, 2007 | Response speech(Sitting 160) | Paul Dewar (NDP) |
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Further reading
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