C-79 , 38th Parliament, 1st session Monday, October 4, 2004, to Tuesday, November 29, 2005
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (third party election advertising)
Bill type
House Government Bill
Summary
Current status
At second reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Introduction and first reading on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 |
Second reading
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Consideration in committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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First reading
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Second reading
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Third reading
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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
Court's ruling on third-party spending significant: Supreme Court upheld law which sets limits to $3,000 per riding and $150,000 nationally.
Cleroux, Richard.
The Hill times, no. 738:13
Issue advocacy and third parties in the United Kingdom and Canada.
Feasby, Colin.
McGill law journal, 48:11-54
Supreme Court clarifies constitutionality of third-parties: striking a balance between political expression and preserving integrity of democracy.
Mann, Michelle.
The Hill times, no. 739:20