C-232
First Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-232
An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages)
first reading, November 26, 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. Godin
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Supreme Court Act and introduces a new requirement for judges appointed to the Supreme Court to understand English and French without the assistance of an interpreter.
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1st Session, 40th Parliament,
57 Elizabeth II, 2008
house of commons of canada
BILL C-232
An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages)
R.S., c. S-26
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. Section 5 of the Supreme Court Act is renumbered as subsection 5(1) and is amended by adding the following:
Who may be appointed judges
(2) In addition, any person referred to in subsection (1) may be appointed a judge who understands French and English without the assistance of an interpreter.
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