This bill is from the 39th Parliament, 2nd session, which ended in September 2008.
Peter Van Loan Conservative
In committee (House), as of Feb. 13, 2008
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament has also written a full legislative summary of the bill.
This enactment provides for the consultation of electors in a province with respect to their preferences for the appointment of Senators to represent the province.
Part 1 provides for the administration of a consultation, which is exercised under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Electoral Officer.
Part 2 provides for the holding of a consultation, initiated by an order of the Governor in Council.
Part 3 provides for a process whereby prospective nominees may confirm their nominations with the Chief Electoral Officer.
Part 4 addresses voting by electors in a consultation.
Part 5 sets out the rules for the counting of votes pursuant to a preferential system, which takes into account the first and subsequent preferences of electors as indicated on their ballots.
Parts 6 and 7 deal with communications and third party advertising in relation to consultations.
Part 8 addresses financial administration by nominees.
Part 9 provides for the enforcement of the enactment, including the establishment of offences and punishments for contraventions of certain provisions.
Part 10 contains transitional provisions, consequential amendments to the Canada Elections Act, the Director of Public Prosecutions Act and the Income Tax Act, coordinating amendments and commencement provisions.
All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.
Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-20s:
Senate Appointment Consultations ActGovernment Orders
Senate Appointment Consultations ActGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
Yea.
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Senate Appointment Consultations ActGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
Nay.
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The Acting Speaker Royal Galipeau
In my opinion, the yeas have it.
And five or more members having risen:
Call in the members.
And the bells having rung:
Jay Hill Conservative Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, I would request that this division be deferred until the end of government orders tomorrow.
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The Acting Speaker Royal Galipeau
Accordingly, this vote is deferred until the end of government orders tomorrow.
The House resumed from February 12 consideration of the motion.
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The Deputy Speaker Bill Blaikie
It being 5:30 p.m., The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred division on the motion to refer Bill C-20 to a committee before second reading.
Call in the members.
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The Deputy Speaker Bill Blaikie
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to a legislative committee.
(Motion agreed to and bill referred to a committee)