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C-347 Private Member’s Bill

An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office)

Sponsor: René Arseneault, Member of Parliament (Madawaska—Restigouche)

Proposed changes

This enactment amends section 128 of the Constitution Act, 1867 to provide that every member of the Senate or House of Commons of Canada may, before taking their seat, choose to take and subscribe the oath of allegiance, an oath of office or both.

What MPs said

The most recent recorded speeches on this bill. Links go to the official transcript of that sitting.

  • René Arseneault · Liberal

    Sponsor’s speech, January 31, 2024 (House) · Read the transcript

  • Scott Reid · Conservative

    Response speech, January 31, 2024 (House) · Read the transcript

  • Marie-Hélène Gaudreau · Bloc Québécois

    Response speech, January 31, 2024 (House) · Read the transcript

  • Alexandre Boulerice · NDP

    Response speech, January 31, 2024 (House) · Read the transcript

Full debates and votes on OpenParliament.ca (an independent site)

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