Bill C-347

An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office)

Sponsor

René Arseneault Liberal

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

Defeated, as of April 10, 2024

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Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment amends section 128 of the Constitution Act, 1867 to provide that every member of the Senate or House of Commons of Canada may, before taking their seat, choose to take and subscribe the oath of allegiance, an oath of office or both.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from 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-347s:

C-347 (2017) Canadian Search and Rescue Voluntary Service Medal Act

C-347 (2013) An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for gifts)

C-347 (2011) An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for gifts)

C-347 (2010) Fish Labelling Act

Votes

April 10, 2024 Failed 2nd reading of Bill C-347, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office)