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| | Canadian House of Commons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Canadian law states that all federal elections must be held on a Monday (except on statutory holidays), and the campaign must be at least 36 days long. | | | The presiding officer of the House of Commons (centre) is known as the Speaker. | | | The House of Commons came into existence in 1867, when the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the British North America Act, uniting the Province of Canada (which was separated into Quebec and Ontario), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into a single federation called the Dominion of Canada. |
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| | Canadian House of Commons |
| | The Speaker is also responsible for the administration of the House and its staff and has many diplomatic and social duties. | | | The Speaker represents the Commons in dealings with the Canadian Senate and the Crown. | | | The Speaker presides over the House of Commons and ensures that everyone respects its rules and traditions. |
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| | Canadian House of Commons |
| | The Deputy Speaker of the House, the position I held in the last Parliament, is not an elected one, as the Speaker& office is. Instead, the newly elected Prime Minister appoints a Member to this position, as well as appointing Members to other positions, such as Assistant Speakers. | | | The Act also delineates that the Speaker is to preside at all meetings of the House of Commons, and establishes the Speaker& right to a casting vote in the event of ties, which is the only time when the Speaker has a right to vote. | | | Finally, when he retires, he receives an appointment to the House of Lords and a pension. |
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| | House of Commons on Encyclopedia.com |
| | House Of Common Rejects Blair's Appointed House Of Lords | | | The House of Commons rejected Blair's choice for an all appointed House of Lords. | | | Blair is making his weekly visit to the House of Commons to attend Prime Ministers Questions. |
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| | Wikinfo Prime Minister of Canada |
| | In particular, their goal is to find ways to change the insignificant and ineffectual role of elected members of the House of Commons, to create a Parliamentary committee to review appointments to the Supreme Court, and the need to abolish or radically restructure the appointed Senate. | | | However, if the party leader is changed shortly before an election is due and the new leader is not a Member of Parliament, he or she will normally await the general election before running for a seat. | | | If the a leader should fail to win his or her seat, a junior MP in a safe seat would typically resign to permit a by-election to elect that leader to a seat. |
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| | Canada Funds Female Pols; Yet Another Abortion Ban |
| | Canadian voters go to the polls to elect new members of the House of Commons on June 28. | | | Though the majority of the Michigan House and Senate approved the bill, it failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote to make it effective immediately. | | | "This is a call to arms to elect pro-choice representatives and get a pro-choice president into the White House this November," said Rebekah Warren, executive director of MARAL Pro-Choice Michigan, in a phone interview. |
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http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/1868/context/archive
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| | House of Commons -- Encyclopædia Britannica |
| | The British statesman Sir Edward Grey served as foreign secretary for 11 years (1905–16), the longest unbroken term in that office of any English politician up to that time. | | | (1838–1923), British statesman and writer, born in Blackburn, Lancashire; for 25 years a Liberal in House of Commons; secretary for Ireland under Gladstone and for India under Campbell-Bannerman and Asquith; wrote lives of Gladstone, Burke, Cobden, Cromwell, Voltaire, Rousseau, and his own ‘Recollections'; general editor for ‘English Men of Letters' series. | | | in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the seat of the bicameral Parliament, including the House of Commons and the House of Lords. |
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http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9024978
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| | Canadian House of Commons approves same-sex marriage - Wikinews |
| | The adoption of this bill ends a longstanding political and judicial debate in Canada, with the House of Commons referring the issue to the Supreme Court of Canada last year, only to have it handed back to them by the judges. | | | While this vote is historic, gay weddings had already been legalized by the Supreme Courts of most Canadian provinces. | | | The bill presented to the House of Commons by the Liberal government of Prime Minister Paul Martin has passed mainly because of support by the left-wing New Democratic Party of Jack Layton and the support of the separatist Bloc Québécois, which enabled it to overcome the staunch opposition of the Conservative Party. |
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http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Canadian_House_of_Commons_approves_same-sex_marriage
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| | CANADA (House of Commons - Chambre des Communes) |
| | In doing so, he asked his fellow countrymen "to give the Liberal Party a new mandate to build on its record of the last four years". | | | Jean Charest) and Reform Party all made impressive gains, with the last becoming the official opposition in the expanded (by six seats) House. | | | - the Clerk of the House supervises the voting and counts the ballots |
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| | April 25, 1996-Vol27n27: Six to receive awards from UB Alumni Association |
| | She is speaker of the House of Delegates for the New York State Medical Society. | | | Gilbert Parent has been a member of Parliament since 1974, and was elected speaker of the House of Commons two years ago. | | | Nancy Nielsen, the first woman to be elected president of The Buffalo General Hospital medical staff, is past president of the Erie County Medical Society and serves as regional medical director for the Board of Professional Medical Conduct in the New York State Department of Health. |
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| | MarijuanaNews.Com, Freedom has nothing to fear from the truth |
| | Canadian House Of Commons Votes 204 to 29 To Urge The Health Ministry | | | We support this initiative cautiously and encourage the government to move swiftly and decisively. | | | The House resumed from April 14, 1999, consideration of the motion, of the amendment and of the amendment to the amendment. |
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| | CBC News: Same-sex marriage law passes 158-133 |
| | Conservative Leader Stephen Harper says if his party forms the next government, the law will be revisited. | | | Prime Minister Paul Martin, left, with MP Joe Comuzzi, who quit his junior cabinet position Tuesday. | | | The Liberals' controversial same-sex marriage legislation has passed final reading in the House of Commons, sailing through in a 158-133 vote. |
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http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/06/28/samesex050628.html
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| | LC/NA : News : Lutherans Concerned rejoices at Canada's House of Commons passage of same-gender marriage act |
| | To become law it now goes to the Canadian Senate, where passage is considered to be virtually assured. | | | The vote in the Canadian House of Commons was 158 to 133. | | | Lutherans Concerned / North America rejoices with its Canadian members and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons throughout Canada at the vote of the Canadian House of Commons to pass the Civil Marriage Act, granting the full right to a legal marriage between persons of the same gender. |
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| | Debates of the Canadian House of Commons |
| | Tom Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform, CPC); The Speaker. 005/53: Speech from the Throne: Resumption of debate on Address in Reply | | | Josée Verner (Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie and Official Languages, CPC). 005/37: ORAL QUESTIONS: Royal Canadian Mounted Police | | | Tom Lukiwski (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform, CPC). 005/49: ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS: Business of the House |
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| | A delegation of Canadian Members of Parliament led by the Honourable Speaker is visiting Pakistan. | | | Other members of the Canadian delegation and selected parliamentarians and civil society members will also take part in the Discussion. | | | Members of the Canadian Delegation include the Honourable Speaker, Mr. |
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| | Catholic World News : Canadian bishop details gov't threat on same-sex marriage |
| | Bishop Henry described in detail how he was called by Terry De Marche of Revenue Canada, the country's tax agency, after issuing a pastoral letter that said the media's description of Prime Minister Paul Martin as a "devout Catholic" was inappropriate due to Martin's support for abortion and gay marriage legislation. | | | Canadian bishop details gov't threat on same-sex marriage | | | Ottawa, Jun. 09, 2005 (LifesiteNews.com/CWN) - In Canadian House of Commons committee hearings on the same-sex marriage Bill C-38 Monday, Bishop Frederick Henry of Calgary revealed details of threats leveled against him by government officials for putting forward Church teaching. |
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| | CANADIAN PARLIAMENTARIANS BACK THE RECOGNITION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE |
| | Two weeks before the debate ANCC mailed a specially prepared brief to all members of the House. | | | We urge all members of the House to follow in the footsteps of their colleagues and vote in favour M-380.” said Basmedjian. | | | At the second reading the house must vote on the motion. |
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| | The Islet Foundation - Testimony before Canadian Parliament - February 4, 1999 |
| | In attendance: From the Library of Parliament: Nancy Miller Chenier and Sonya Norris, Research Officers. | | | Avoid the specter of desperate Canadians becoming unregulated "transplant tourists" in less restrictive jurisdictions by (1) harmonizing guidelines with other countries, especially the United States, and (2) eliminating bureaucratic delays in creating the guidelines; | | | Campbell Hobson, President; From the Canadian Ophthalmological Society: Dr. Christopher Seamone, Member of the Eye Bank Committee; Jim Mohr. |
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| | Democratic Underground Forums - C-SPAN British House of Commons - 3/17 2:18 PM est |
| | Didn't Blair promise another vote before UK troops are committed? | | | Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC. | | | The Brits and Canadians share power on a percentage of votes basis so there is not much love lost there and then we wonder why various parties in the US have similar civility problems. |
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| | Find in a Library: The Canadian House of Commons: representation. |
| | To find this item in a library, enter a postal code, state, province, or country in the field above. | | | WorldCat is provided by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. on behalf of its member libraries. | | | Find in a Library: The Canadian House of Commons: representation. |
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| | BBC NEWS World Americas Canadian parliament backs Kyoto protocol |
| | Canada's decision is in stark contrast to the position of the neighbouring United States, where President George W Bush has rejected the accord. | | | The 195-77 vote was non-binding, but Prime Minister Jean Chretien had already signalled his intention to ratify the agreement by the end of the year if it was approved by parliament. | | | Prime Minister Chretien and his governing Liberals have been determined to push through Canada's ratification of Kyoto for some time, says a BBC correspondent in Toronto. |
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| | How to find Canadian House of Commons Committee Publications |
| | House of Commons Committees (and Sub-Committees) of the Parliament of Canada are responsible for reviewing bills and suggesting any amendments before they become law. | | | See also Standing Orders of the House of Commons JL164.C3 S78 Koerner Library; there is a chapter which lists the standing committees to be established for the coming Parliament. | | | Eg: canada and house and committee and human rights and evidence. |
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| | Canadian House of Commons wraps up Kyoto debate, to vote Tuesday |
| | The government is assured of victory in the non-binding vote as the governing Liberal Party has a clear majority in the House of Commons and has won the backing of two of the four opposition parties in Parliament. | | | The government's leader in the House of Commons, Don Boudria, told reporters the vote was scheduled to start at 3:00 pm (2000 GMT). | | | Even if the vote is lost, the government still has the authority to ratify Kyoto, and Chretien has said it will do so. |
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| | Environmental Defense - EDF Praises Canadian House of Commons' Vote Banning MMT |
| | EDF Praises Canadian House of Commons' Vote Banning MMT | | | (3 Dec., 1996 -- New York) The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) praised the House of Commons for voting late yesterday to ban the use of the controversial manganese-based fuel additive MMT in Canada. | | | We hope the Canadian Senate will quickly follow the House's lead." |
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| | Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland: Canadian House of Commons, Standing Committee on Health |
| | Yesterday, I met with a number of Canadian cabinet ministers, government officials, and representatives from non-governmental organizations. | | | This commitment is ongoing and today Minister Maria Minna made a very generous pledge to the Vaccine Fund during the GAVI Board meeting which is taking place here in Ottawa today. | | | Canadian House of Commons, Standing Committee on Health |
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| | Guide to the Canadian House of Commons - Introduction |
| | Peter Milliken, M.P. Speaker of the House of Commons | | | It may be about a bill that was passed, an issue raised in Question Period, or a statement by a Member of Parliament. | | | By understanding how the House of Commons works, Canadians will be in a better position to judge the performance of their representatives and to see how they themselves can participate in our system of government. |
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| | House of Commons - Foreign Affairs - Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence |
| | The Canadian Government's response to the report was in April 1999. | | | I enclose a copy of the Government's statement in response to the report. | | | Accordingly, the Canadian report and recommendations, as well as the Government's response, may be of interest to you in your inquiry. |
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| | The Body: Canadian House of Commons Unanimously Approves Bill to Allow Manufacture of Generic AIDS, Other Drugs for ... |
| | Canada's Senate, which is its upper house of Parliament, is expected to approve the measure later this week, according to AFP/Miami Herald (AFP/Miami Herald, 5/5). | | | Canada's House of Commons on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill (C-9) that would amend the country's patent laws to permit the government to order the override of patents to allow certain pharmaceutical manufacturers to produce and export generic drugs -- including antiretroviral drugs -- for use in developing countries, AFP/Yahoo! | | | Canadian House of Commons Unanimously Approves Bill to Allow Manufacture of Generic AIDS, Other Drugs for Africa |
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| | Canadian House of Commons Statement Introduces New Pope |
| | Critical Time for Pro-Life and Pro-Marriage Canadians to Renew Political Party Memberships | | | OTTAWA, April 20, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In the Canadian House of Commons yesterday, Niagara Falls Conservative MP Rob Nicholson found himself in a position to announce to his fellow Members of Parliament the news of the election of Pope Benedict XVI. | | | Canadians of all faiths wish him well and pray for God's blessings on his pontificate. |
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| | Aspects of Can |
| | The Senate: Cursor down the page to find out questions about the senate. | | | Commons and shows examples of the day-to-day life of a Member of | | | Each Canadian province and territory is also outlined, as well as general |
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| | John Cannis' Statement in the Canadian Parliament |
| | N.Y. time, the member of the House of Commons in Canada Mr. | | | Cannis, during Statements in the House of Commons. | | | We must urge the Turkish Government to respect the international democratic principle of freedom of religion and re-open the |
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| | Sample Debate in the Canadian House of Commons, by Bob Edwards |
| | Bourassa: Will the right honorable the minister of the interior inform the House whether or not the government proposes to retain Peterkins in the public service with this awful charge hanging over his head. | | | HerronØs resolution was defeated by a vote of ninety to forty-one. | | | Peterkins has done the state no small service in ridding his district of the number of wild animals indicated. |
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| | Canadian Parliament Unanimously Passes Motion Requesting the Release of 13 Falun Gong Practitioners' Family Members ... |
| | October 24, 2002, Ottawa -- In advance of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference, the Canadian House of Commons today passed by unanimous consent a Private Members Motion submitted by MP Scott Reid. | | | The action was described by one MP staff member as "a great achievement for a Private Members motion, which rarely receive all party support in the House..." | | | Canadian Parliament Unanimously Passes Motion Requesting the Release of 13 Falun Gong Practitioners' Family Members |
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| | Iraq's Assyrians and recommendations for Canadian House of Commons |
| | Member Jason Kenney of the Canadian Alliance, justified his support for the war in Iraq using references made by Rev. Kenneth Joseph, a priest from the Assyrian Church of the East who went to Iraq initially as a human shield but later changed his views on the war. | | | In his statements, Kenney attacked the position of those such as Honourable Lorne Nystrom of the NDP who opposed the war for allowing a man like Saddam to stay in power. | | | This fact lays bare the hypocrisy of the overall debate, hypocrisy which shames not one party or one member of the House, but all representative institutions in Canada which readily did business with Iraq and remained apathetic bystanders for the decades during which Saddam was in Washington’s good graces. |
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| | Resolution, Stetements & Official Letters |
| | Statement in the Canadian House of Commons from the member of the House of Commons Mr. | | | Letter from the Assistant Deputy Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons Mrs. |
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| | ZNet Haiti The Canadian Connection |
| | With the exception of Liberal MP David Kilgour, there was a virtual gag order imposed on the House as to the question of Aristide's departure. | | | Evidently, the foreign policy medicine of "deep integration" with the United States has an immediate side effect of groundless, unsubstantiatable claims and much empty rhetoric. | | | Robinson asked if "regime change in Haiti" was discussed at this meeting between Canadian, French and US foreign ministers, as was reported by Michel Vastel in the March 15, 2003 edition of L'Actualite. |
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| | Falun Gong/Falun Dafa PETITION to Canadian House of Commons in Parliament (wowzone.com) |
| | Falun Gong/Falun Dafa PETITION to Canadian House of Commons in Parliament (wowzone.com) | | | FALUN GONG / FALUN DAFA, a peaceful, slow motion exercise practice that focuses on Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance is enjoyed and respected in over 40 countries around the world. | | | We appreciate the support of all kind-hearted Canadians and all levels of Canadian Government for the past successful release of two Falun Gong practitioners and |
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