Thank you, Madam Chair. With respect to the Member's questions concerning clause (a) of the amendment, the effect if the bill was passed today in the House and if Parliament was to prorogue, if Parliament was to end, essentially the bill would come into force.
Law Clerk (Mr. Boyd) on Committee Motion 40-15(3) To Amend Bill 17 To Come Into Force On The Earlier Of The Prorogation Of The First Session Of The 38th Parliament And The Coming Into Force Of The Civil Marriage Act (canada), Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 40-15(3) To Amend Bill 17 To Come Into Force On The Earlier Of The Prorogation Of The First Session Of The 38th Parliament And The Coming Into Force Of The Civil Marriage Act (canada), Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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Law Clerk Mr. Boyd
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