The purpose of this Act
What is the first purpose of this act?
Responsible and accountable spending by the government.
What is the first step in law-making in the House of Commons and the Senate?
The First Reading - printed copies of the bill are made available for the first time. There is no debate or vote.
What is the First stage in the basic path of law-making?
The House of Commons is the First stage in the basic path of law-making.
When was the Federal Accountability Act proposed and passed by Canada's government?
Proposed - April 11, 2006
Passed - December 12, 2006
What is the second purpose of the Federal Accountability Act?
Protection for government employees who "blow the whistle" on wrongdoing within Canada's civil service.
What is the second step in law-making in the House of Commons and the Senate?
The second reading - debate and vote on the principle of the bill is the second step in law-making.
Can a bill be rejected during the Senate stage?
Yes a bill can be rejected during the Senate stage.
How many amendments did the Mps further vote into the FAA?
22 amendments were further voted into the FAA.
What is the third purpose of the Federal Accountability Act?
More information about the activities of Lobbyists.
What is the third step in law-making in the House of Commons and the Senate?
Committee stage - A detailed study of the bill. A committee of MPs or senators reviews the bill with the help of witnesses, including experts and citizens.
What is the basic path of law-making?
House of Commons, Senate, Royal assent.
What happned to the FAA?
They went through an additional loop through the House of Commons and senate, as these two bodies sought agreement on the final form of the FAA.
What does Accountable mean?
Accountable - answerable to someone for your actions; observable, transparent.
What is the fourth step in law-making in the House of Commons and the Senate?
The report stage - debate and vote on amendments to the bill is the fourth step in law-making.
How many stages are there in the House of Commons?
There are six stages in the House of Commons.
How many senates did the House of Commons first accept during the FAA?
The house of Commons accepted 20 of the senate, eventually it accepted two more.
Why did the FAA want more information about the activities of Lobbiysist?
They wanted more information about the activities of Lobbiysist because lobbyists are people paid to represent the interests of particular groups in society.
What is the last step in law-making in the House of Commons and the Senate?
The third reading - debate and vote on the final form of the bill is the last step in law-making.
What is the final stage of law-making called?
Royal Assent - bills become a law after the Governor General gives Royal assent. This is a formality
How many meetings altogther were held at the end of the FAA?
49 meetings were held altogther at the end of the FAA.