C-341An Act to Amend the Inquiries Act
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 13, 2023
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since June 13, 2023
What it does
Requires public inquiry commissioners to be appointed only after consultation with recognized party leaders and approval by the House of Commons.
What it does
- Changes the Inquiries Act so the Governor in Council can appoint public inquiry commissioners only after consulting the leader of every recognized party in the House of Commons.
- Requires the House of Commons to approve the commissioner appointment by resolution before the inquiry can proceed.
- Applies to inquiries that are not covered by a special law.
Who it affects
- Public inquiry commissioners
- House of Commons
- Recognized party leaders
- Governor in Council
Background
The bill replaces section 3 of the Inquiries Act. It applies to inquiries described in section 2 that are not regulated by any special law.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
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Third reading
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Senate
First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
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Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.