Bill C-54 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to loans)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedMay 8, 2007
- Debated in principleMay 28, 2007
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Marc Lemaycalls the bill very interesting and links it positively to past reforms.
- Pat Martinpraises whistleblowing on loan loopholes and calls abuse morally wrong
- Peter Van Loanintroduces the bill as modern, accountable and needed to end mortgaging to wealthy individuals
- Michel Guimondstates the Bloc Québécois supports the bill to close loopholes left by prior legislation
- Pauline Picardstates the Bloc Québécois will support the bill to close loan loopholes.
- Mike Wallaceoutlines the bill's four principles of transparency and accountability without objection
- Ed Fastbacks election financing reform and criticizes past Liberal loans as the problem the bill addresses.
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