Bill Basics
What is the first step when a bill is introduced in Parliament?
the First Reading.
During which stage do parliamentarians debate the main principle of a bill?
the Second Reading.
What type of bills deal with matters of national interest?
Public bills
How are bills from the House of Commons identified?
With the letter C.
What is required for a bill to officially become law in Canada?
the Royal Assent.
What happens if a bill is rejected during the process?
It stops going through the legislative process.
What happens during the Committee Stage?
Detailed examination and potential amendments.
What is unique about private bills?
They grant special powers to specific persons or corporations.
How are bills from the Senate identified?
With the letter S.
Who gives Royal Assent?
the Governor General.
Where must legislation about raising taxes originate?
The House of Commons.
During which stage can additional amendments be suggested after committee review?
the Report Stage.
Government bills are usually introduced by whom?
Cabinet ministers or parliamentary secretaries.
Who can introduce bills in the Senate?
Ministers and senators who are not ministers.
Name one way Royal Assent can be given.
A signature by the Governor General.
How much time is dedicated to private members’ business in the House of Commons?
One hour per sitting day.
At what stage does the chamber do a final debate and vote on the bill?
the Third Reading.
What is the difference between a government bill and a private members’ bill?
Government bills are introduced by ministers and private members’ bills are introduced by MPs who are not ministers.
Where can a bill be introduced?
Either the House of Commons or the Senate.
Once both chambers agree on a bill, what happens next?
It goes to the Governor General for Royal Assent.
Who can introduce a private members’ bill?
Members of Parliament who are not ministers.
If the Senate makes changes to a bill from the House of Commons, what happens?
The bill is sent back to the initial chamber for review.
Most private bills are introduced in which chamber?
The Senate.
What letter + number combination would a bill from the House of Commons have?
C-#
If the bill is rejected at Third Reading, what happens?
It stops completely.