Bill S-4 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedMay 29, 2006
- Debated in principleFeb. 19, 2007
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
- Passed the second chamberNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
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- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Marjory LeBreton (Leader of the Government)Senate · Sponsor in the Senate
- Marjory LeBretonSenate · SenatorArgues eight-year terms will not alter Senate characteristics and may enhance it with new ideas.
Who carries this bill
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Marjory LeBreton (Leader of the Government)Sponsor in the Senate
Where members stand
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What the Senate tried to change
- technicalDonald H. OliverChanges short title date from Constitution Act, 2006 (Senate tenure) to Constitution Act, 2007 (Senate tenure).Adopted · June 14, 2007 · Senate record
- otherDonald H. OliverReplaces clause 2 to set 15-year non-renewable terms and reinstate age-75 retirement for all senators.Adopted · June 14, 2007 · Senate record
- delays or defersDonald H. OliverRecommends bill not proceed to third reading until Supreme Court rules on constitutionality.Adopted · June 14, 2007 · Senate record
How it changed on the way
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