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Canadian Legislature


Bill S-201

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum (voting age)
  • This bill, called S-201, proposes to change the voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years old. If passed, it would amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum to reflect this change. This means that Canadian citizens who are 16 years old or older would be qualified to vote in elections. The bill was introduced on November 24, 2021, and is currently in its first reading in the Senate of Canada. If it becomes law, it will take effect six months after receiving royal assent, unless the Chief Electoral Officer publishes a notice stating that the necessary preparations for implementation have been made.
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Bill S-228

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023
Constitution Act, 2021 (property qualifications of Senators)
  • This bill, known as Bill S-228, aims to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 by removing certain property qualifications for Senators. Currently, Senators must have a personal net worth of at least $4,000 and meet real property requirements. This bill seeks to eliminate these requirements, making appointment to the Senate open to a wider range of individuals. The bill also specifies that these changes do not apply to Senators representing Quebec. The goal of this amendment is to ensure that Senate appointments are not limited to individuals with specific property qualifications and to align with modern democratic values.
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Bill C-233

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner)
  • This bill is called the Violence against Intimate Partners Act. It has been passed by the Canadian Parliament and will come into effect on April 27, 2023. The purpose of this bill is to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act to better address violence against intimate partners. Under this bill, if someone is charged with an offense against their intimate partner, a judge must consider whether it is necessary to include a condition in their release order that requires them to wear an electronic monitoring device. This is meant to enhance the safety and security of the victim and other individuals involved. Additionally, the bill establishes continuing education seminars for judges on topics related to intimate partner violence and coercive control in intimate partner and family relationships. This aims to improve judges' understanding of these issues and their ability to handle cases involving violence against intimate partners. T
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Senate Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023, 2 p.m.

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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023, 10 a.m.

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