Bill C-55 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (expanded voting opportunities) and to make a consequential amendment to the Referendum Act
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedMay 9, 2007
- Debated in principleJune 1, 2007
- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- 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
- Stephen OwenStates explicit strong support for expanded voting opportunities while noting broader reform concerns.
- Alan TonksAgrees with efforts to broaden the franchise and calls the bill a positive systemic change for accessibility.
- Peter Van LoanMoves second reading of the bill and emphasizes the importance of expanded voting access.
- Tom LukiwskiExplicitly speaks in favour and hopes colleagues will vote for the bill.
- Bruce StantonNotes positive turnout gains from Sunday voting and expanded advance polls in other places.
- Ken EppCorrects opposition claims on turnout without objecting to bill.
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