Yes, just as a point of clarification, the act would come into force on the earlier of the two days and I spoke of the 38th Parliament, it would be the First Session of the 38th Parliament, but it would be the earlier of either of the end of the Parliament or the passing of the Civil Marriage Act.
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
March 9th, 2005
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Law Clerk Mr. Boyd
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