Bill C-1: An Act respecting the Administration of Oaths of Office

C-1 Second Session, Fortieth Parliament, 57 Elizabeth II, 2009 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-1 An Act respecting the administration of oaths of office first reading, January 26, 2009 PRIME MINISTER 90478 Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca .vis1 {position: absolute;display:block;} .vis2 {position: static;} 2nd Session, 40th Parliament, 57 Elizabeth II, 2009 house of commons of canada BILL C-1 An Act respecting the administration of oaths of office Whereas the introduction of a pro forma bill in the House of Commons before the consideration of the Speech from the Throne demonstrates the right of the elected representatives of the people to act without the leave of the Crown; Whereas that custom, which can be traced to 1558 in the Parliament at Westminster, is practised in a number of jurisdictions having a parliamentary form of government; And whereas it is desirable to explain and record the constitutional relationship represented by that custom; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: Assertion of right 1. This bill asserts the right of the House of Commons to give precedence to matters not addressed in the Speech from the Throne. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada