C-22 , 39th Parliament, 2nd session Tuesday, October 16, 2007, to Sunday, September 7, 2008
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
Debate at second reading on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 |
Consideration in committee
Not reached
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
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First reading
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Second reading
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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, February 13, 2008 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 50) | Peter Van Loan (Conservative) |
| Wednesday, February 13, 2008 | Response speech(Sitting 50) | Brian Murphy (Liberal) |
| Wednesday, February 13, 2008 | Response speech(Sitting 50) | Pierre A. Paquette (Bloc Québécois) |
| Wednesday, February 13, 2008 | Response speech(Sitting 50) | Charlie Angus (NDP) |
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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
Government's seat increase bill 'flies in the face of rep by pop,' says Aucoin.
Vongdouangchanh, Bea.
The Hill Times, no. 915:1
La répresentation géographique et la réforme électorale.
Pearse, Hilary.
Revue parlementaire canadienne, 28:25-31