S-228Constitution Act, 2021 (property qualifications of Senators)
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (property qualifications of Senators)
Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on November 25, 2021
- Status
- Defeated at second reading in the Senate
- Sponsor
- Dennis Glen PattersonSenator
- Senator
What it does
Removes Senate property rules, including the $4,000 net worth test and the real property rule for senators outside Quebec.
What it does
- Repeals the rule that senators must have real and personal property worth at least $4,000 above debts.
- Ends the real property requirement for senators representing provinces other than Quebec.
- Replaces the qualification declaration so senators no longer have to swear that they own qualifying property.
- Changes the vacancy rule so a senator no longer loses the seat for failing the property qualification.
Who it affects
- Senators
- People appointed to the Senate
- Senators from provinces other than Quebec
Background
The Constitution Act, 1867 sets property qualifications for senators. This bill amends those rules and updates related Senate forms and vacancy rules.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Defeated here. Defeated
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
House of Commons
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by a senator. If the Senate passes it, it goes to the House of Commons, where an MP must agree to sponsor it. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
Read the source
LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the Senate. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.