Bill S-214

Constitution Act, 2020 (property qualifications of Senators)

An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (property qualifications of Senators)

Status

Second reading (Senate), as of Oct. 29, 2020

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Summary

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This enactment amends the Constitution Act, 1867 to eliminate the requirement that Senators have a personal net worth of at least $4,000 and to eliminate the real property requirement for Senators representing a province other than Quebec.

Elsewhere

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