Bill C-7 · 41th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Senate Reform Act
An Act respecting the selection of senators and amending the Constitution Act, 1867 in respect of Senate term limits
Government bill. Died when Parliament ended.
- IntroducedJune 21, 2011
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- 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
On 21 June 2011, the Minister of State (Democratic reform) introduced Bill C-7, Senate Reform Act, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. Part 1, along with the schedule, establishes a framework for electing nominees for Senate appointments from the provinces and territories. The Prime Minister would be required to consider names from a list of nominees submitted by the provincial or territorial government in recommending Senate nominees to the Governor General. The list would be determined by an election held in accordance with provincial or territorial laws, enacted to implement the framework. Part 2 replaces section 29 of the Constitution Act, 1867, to modify the tenure of senators who are summoned after October 14, 2008. These senators would serve a term which expires nine years after the coming into force of this Bill.
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
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