C-408An Act to amend the Referendum Act
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 19, 2024
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since June 19, 2024
What it does
Lets the government call a referendum on electoral reform and hold it at the same time as a general election.
What it does
- Allows the Governor in Council to call a referendum on a question about reform of Canada’s electoral system.
- Allows a referendum to be held at the same time as a general election.
- Changes the Act’s long title to say it covers referendums on the Constitution of Canada and electoral reform.
- Keeps the rule that referendum writs must be dated no later than the 36th day before polling day.
Who it affects
- Canadian voters
- Federal Cabinet
- Election officials
- Provincial electors
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
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.