C-72Government of Canada
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First substantive Canada Elections Act amendment of the 45th Parliament. Targeted at the chronic ~62% turnout problem.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading3
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Makes federal election day a statutory holiday so people don't have to choose between work and voting. Aimed at the chronic ~62% turnout rate.
Issues this bill touches
- Democratic Renewal & Electoral Reform
Make election day a statutory holiday to raise turnout.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Second reading
Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
Official source
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