C-278Private Member’s Bill

An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act

Don Davies
Current stage: 1st Reading
Introduced 44 days ago
45th Parliament, 1st Session

Summary

This enactment amends the Parliament of Canada Act to provide that a member’s seat in the House of Commons is vacated and a by-election called for that seat if the member, having been elected to the House as a member of a registered party or as an independent, changes parties or becomes a member of a party, as the case may be.

Event Timeline

  1. House First Reading

    Jun 2, 2026House

Statutes Touched by This Bill

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Repeals
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PMB
Senate
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C-278 touches 2 statutes

Regulatory Activity

Canada Elections Act · 3 entries

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