2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48-49 Elizabeth II,
1999-2000
The House of Commons of Canada
BILL C-20
(AMENDMENTS)
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1. (5) In considering the clarity of a referendum question, the House of
Commons shall take into account the views of all political parties represented
in the legislative assembly of the province whose government is proposing the
referendum on secession, any formal statements or resolutions by the government
or legislative assembly of any province or territory of Canada, any formal
statements or resolutions by the Senate, any formal statements or
resolutions by the representatives of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada,
especially those in the province whose government is proposing the referendum on
secession, and any other views it considers to be relevant.
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2. (3) In considering whether there has been a clear expression of a will by
a clear majority of the population of a province that the province cease to be
part of Canada, the House of Commons shall take into account the views of all
political parties represented in the legislative assembly of the province whose
government proposed the referendum on secession, any formal statements or
resolutions by the government or legislative assembly of any province or
territory of Canada, any formal statements or resolutions by the Senate, any
formal statements or resolutions by the representatives of the Aboriginal
peoples of Canada, especially those in the province whose government proposed
the referendum on secession, and any other views it considers to be
relevant.
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