C-20

March 15, 2000

Mr. Bill Blaikie (Winnipeg-Transcona, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I do not have a lot of time but I have lots to say to squeeze into the next five minutes.

An Overview of Bill C-20

March 2000

On Wednesday, March 15, 2000, the House of Commons gave 3^rd and final reading to Bill C-20, known as the Clarity Bill.

Bill C-20 gave legislative form to the August ‘98 opinion of the Supreme Court of Canada that Quebec could only expect the rest of Canada to negotiate secession if there had been a referendum with a clear question and a clear majority.

Bill C-20

read more ( categories: Intergovernmental Affairs | Speeches 2000 ) C-20 Report Stage C-20   March 13, 2000 Mr. Bill Blaikie (Winnipeg-Transcona, NDP): Madam Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to say a few words before this bill clears the House. In that respect, I want to reiterate my view that this bill has been rushed through in a way that has discredited the parliamentary process. read more ( categories: Intergovernmental Affairs | Speeches 2000 ) C-20 Third Reading C-20   read more ( categories: Intergovernmental Affairs | Speeches 2000 ) NDP MP Welcome to my website. I hope you will find useful information here about my work in Parliament and Elmwood-Transcona. Syndicate Home » Critic's Role » Past Critic Roles Site designed by OpenConcept Consulting using CivicSpace Drupal