Bill C-596
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C-596
Third Session, Fortieth Parliament,
59 Elizabeth II, 2010
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-596
An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (conduct and speech of members)
first reading, November 18, 2010
Mr. Szabo
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Parliament of Canada Act to provide that members of Parliament shall endeavour to ensure that their conduct and speech in the course of exercising their privileges, immunities and powers reflect certain characteristics.
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3rd Session, 40th Parliament,
59 Elizabeth II, 2010
house of commons of canada
BILL C-596
An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (conduct and speech of members)
R.S., c. P-1
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. The Parliament of Canada Act is amended by adding the following after section 4:
Conduct and speech of members
4.1 The members shall, in the exercise of their privileges, immunities and powers referred to in section 4, endeavour to ensure that their conduct is fair and generally beneficial, fosters good will and encourages and cultivates friendship, and that their speech is truthful and consistent with that conduct.
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