Bill C-24 Second Reading on February 27th:

[polarbear]

Looks like Conservatives are fast tracking Bill C-24.


http://openparliament.ca/bills/41-2/C-24/


PETER VAN LOAN:

On Thursday, February 27th, That afternoon, we will start second reading debate on Bill C-24, the strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. This bill represents the first comprehensive overhaul of Canada's citizenship laws in a generation.

 

[sinpguy]

......... Hope they don't have time.. Sometimes I see third reading same day for some bills..

 

[armaan.ahhmad]

I do not think there will be a third reading on the same day. This type of bill will have to be discussed thoroughly before it goes for voting (3rd reading). Sometimes the debate continues for months. So dont worry about it yet.

......... Hope they don't have time.. Sometimes I see third reading same day for some bills..

 

[us2yow]

this is not some routine budget bill that zips through - far from that !

It is a controversial 60+ pager that is going to generate a lot of debate. A lot of nastiness and protest has already been generated in the media and among different constituents.

 

[farrous13]

What is the procedure after the 2nd reading?

Looks like Conservatives are fast tracking Bill C-24.


http://openparliament.ca/bills/41-2/C-24/


PETER VAN LOAN:

On Thursday, February 27th, That afternoon, we will start second reading debate on Bill C-24, the strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. This bill represents the first comprehensive overhaul of Canada's citizenship laws in a generation.

 

[scylla]

Wikipedia actually has a good summary:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Parliament#Canada

 

[sinpguy]

Is it true that the last bill regarding citizenship rules in 2007 after passing , still took one year to come into effect, to give enough training for staff and to make changes in the system?

 

[saywisdom]

Wikipedia actually has a good summary:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Parliament#Canada

Thanks scylla for the link !

 

[sept15]

Looks like Conservatives are fast tracking Bill C-24.


http://openparliament.ca/bills/41-2/C-24/


PETER VAN LOAN:

On Thursday, February 27th, That afternoon, we will start second reading debate on Bill C-24, the strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act. This bill represents the first comprehensive overhaul of Canada's citizenship laws in a generation.

i doubt it will be at its 2nd reading on 27th...

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=projected&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=41&Ses=2

 

[Michels]

The committees will take time reviewing every bit and piece of it

 

[marcus66502]

The committees will take time reviewing every bit and piece of it

And you know this how exactly? The committees, just like the House itself are controlled by the Conservatives, who have a majority in it and are the ones proposing the bill. If there are bills that can go from introduction to passage in as little as three days, what makes you think they can't ram this through in very little time? Yea this is a big bill but that doesn't mean anything if the party in the majority wants it passed.

 

[sept15]

And you know this how exactly? The committees, just like the House itself are controlled by the Conservatives, who have a majority in it and are the ones proposing the bill. If there are bills that can go from introduction to passage in as little as three days, what makes you think they can't ram this through in very little time? Yea this is a big bill but that doesn't mean anything if the party in the majority wants it passed.

just a positive note on that - a majority govt. does not means that every bill gets through and without any resistance. they might be able to priortize bills.

 

[us2yow]

wait guys.....let them blow their noses and wipe some tears over this big setback .... :'(

http://news.ca.msn.com/canada/keystone-xl-pipeline-dealt-setback-in-court


especially since they have been bragging about this one for a long time

 

[armaan.ahhmad]

After 2nd reading (Debate) comes the 3rd reading where debate continues and then a vote. If the bill will get more than 50% votes in favour, it is considered passed and will be forwarded to the senate where 3 readings and voting will take place. After a bill is passed by both the houses of parliament, it will be sent to the Governor General for royal assent.

What is the procedure after the 2nd reading?

 

[Winnipeg-mb]

http://www.pressprogress.ca/en/blog