C-224
First Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-224
An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)
first reading, November 21, 2008
NOTE
2nd Session, 40th Parliament
This bill was introduced during the First Session of the 40th Parliament. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, it is deemed to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the First Session. The number of the bill remains unchanged.
Mr. Stoffer
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Canadian Bill of Rights to include the right to proper housing at a reasonable cost and free of unreasonable barriers.
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1st Session, 40th Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
house of commons of canada
BILL C-224
An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)
Preamble
Whereas the Parliament of Canada recognizes the dignity and worth of all individuals and acknowledges that individuals have the right to enjoy the security and benefits provided by proper housing;
And whereas continued access to proper housing, free of unreasonable financial or other barriers, is necessary to ensure that right;
1960, c. 44
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. Section 1 of the Canadian Bill of Rights is amended by adding the following after paragraph (b):
(b.1) the right of the individual to proper housing, at a reasonable cost and free of unreasonable barriers;
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