moved for leave to introduce Bill C-544, An Act to amend the Auditor General Act (government advertising).
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise today to introduce my private member's bill, the elimination of partisan government advertising act. It would amend the Auditor General Act to appoint an advertising commissioner to oversee government spending on advertising. It is time to bring Canada's advertising rules into the 21st century. The appointment of an advertising commissioner would provide accountability for all Canadians.
I call on my colleagues from all sides of the House to support this bill and work with me to eliminate partisan government advertising.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)