Remind Me: How Does a Bill Become a Law in Canada?
You should’ve paid attention in civics class. Thankfully, the Parliament of Canada has you covered with this handy chart:
How a Bill Becomes Law
The legislative process
First Reading
The bill is considered
read for the first time
and is printed.
Second Reading
Members debate the
bill’s principle.
Committee Stage
Committee members study
the bill clause by clause.
Report Stage
Members can make other
amendments.
Third Reading
Members debate and vote
on the bill.
Senate
The bill follows
a similar process.
Royal Assent
The bill receives Royal
Assent after being passed
by both Houses.
