An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office)
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At a glance
This bill seeks to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 to change the oath of office. It proposes to add elements to the oath taken by Members of Parliament.
Detailed summary
Bill C-210 aims to amend the oath of office as outlined in the Constitution Act, 1867. This amendment seeks to include additional elements in the oath taken by Canadian Members of Parliament.
The main provisions of the bill involve adding new phrases to the current oath. These additions are intended to reflect specific values or commitments that Members of Parliament are expected to uphold in their duties.
The Constitution Act, 1867 would be amended to incorporate these changes into the text of the oath of office. This entails revising the current wording to include the new requirements.
Members of Parliament are directly affected by this amendment, as it impacts the oath they must take upon assuming office. This could also have implications for future swearing-in ceremonies.
Legislative progress
House of Commons
- First readingJun 16, 2025
- Second readingUpcoming
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
Senate
- First readingUpcoming
- Second readingUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
- Royal assentUpcoming
Recent debates
Official source: ourcommons.ca