Bill S-7 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate term limits)
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedMay 27, 2009
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- Studied by a committeeNot reached
- Passed its first chamberNot reached
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- Became lawNot reached
Leading supporters
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- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
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What it set out to do
If you have any questions, please contact the Library of Parliament at (613) 995-1166. On 28 May 2009, the Leader of the Government in the Senate introduced Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate term limits) (Constitution Act, 2009 (Senate term limits)), in the Senate and it was given first reading. Bill S-7 limits the tenure of senators appointed after the bill becomes law to one non-renewable eight-year term. At the same time it preserves the existing retirement age of 75 for current senators. It further allows a senator whose term has been interrupted to return to the Senate and complete his or her term. The bill also contains a provision for senators summoned to Senate after 14 October 2008 but before the coming into force of the Act; they remain a senator for one term, which expires eight years after the coming into force of this Act.
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