Yea.
An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages)
This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.
This bill was last introduced in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in September 2019.
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Defeated, as of Oct. 25, 2017
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill.
This enactment amends the Supreme Court Act and introduces a new requirement for judges appointed to the Supreme Court to understand French and English without the assistance of an interpreter.
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.
Some hon. members
Yea.
Some hon. members
Nay.
The Deputy Speaker Bruce Stanton
In my opinion, the nays have it.
And five or more members having risen:
Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the recorded division stands deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 2017, immediately before the time provided for private members' business.
The House resumed from October 19 consideration of the motion that Bill C-203, An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
The Speaker Geoff Regan
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-203 under Private Members' Business.
Julie Dzerowicz Liberal Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, in the excitement of this vote, I ended up voting twice, but my intention was to vote no.
(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)