Bill C-29 · 39th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to loans)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedNov. 22, 2007
- Debated in principleNov. 22, 2007
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberJune 17, 2008
- 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
- Donald H. OliverSenate · Sponsor in the Senate
- Tom Lukiwskidefends the three-year repayment regime as generous and aimed at removing big-money influence
- Michel GuimondExplicitly supports the bill to close loopholes in campaign financing.
- Paul CrêteCalls the bill good overall despite one rejected amendment and backs its changes to close financing loopholes.
- Paul SzaboDescribes and affirms the bill's core accountability measures for loans.
- Bernard Bigrasexplicitly states party backs the bill to regulate loans and close gaps from prior legislation
- Pat MartinExplicitly supports the bill's content and its goal of removing big money from politics.
Who carries this bill
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Donald H. OliverSponsor in the Senate
Where members stand
That Bill C-29 · 2008-06-10 · Passed
How it changed on the way
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How precisely it is written
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Did it work?
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Who lobbied on it
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