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Bill C-227

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (voting age)
  • Bill C-227 aims to lower the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years old. The proposed amendments to the Canada Elections Act would redefine the "future elector" as a Canadian citizen who is 14 years of age or older but under 16 years of age. It also states that every person who is a Canadian citizen and is 16 years of age or older on polling day is qualified as an elector. The bill would remove the requirement for electors to be 16 or older for certain provisions, such as being nominated as a candidate or serving as an election officer. The purpose of this bill is to expand the voting rights of young Canadians by allowing them to participate in the electoral process at an earlier age.
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Bill C-229

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 03, 2022
Banning Symbols of Hate Act
  • Bill C-229 is a proposed law that aims to amend the Criminal Code to ban symbols of hate in Canada. It would make it an offense to publicly display visual representations that promote or incite hatred or violence against a specific group of people. The bill recognizes the importance of preventing all forms of hatred or violence based on factors like race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. It specifically targets symbols and emblems associated with groups like the Nazi swastika, the Ku Klux Klan, and the Confederate States of America. If passed, those found guilty of this offense could face imprisonment for up to two years. There are also defenses in place for those who displayed these symbols in good faith for educational purposes or for the purpose of removing them from public places to prevent hatred and violence.
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Feb. 3, 2022, midnight

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