In the House of Commons on June 12th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Canada Elections ActGovernment Orders
Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre Saskatchewan
Conservative
Tom Lukiwski ConservativeParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform
Mr. Speaker, I would just first point out that retroactivity was not an option in this bill because it would be a violation of the charter.
My quick question would be this. How important does the member feel it is that this legislation be given royal assent prior to the next federal election?
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