Elections Canada needs guidance any new voting system by next spring to ensure the next election runs smoothly, and a referendum could cost $300 million.
Wednesday: MPs question Monsef on voting reform
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef is the first public witness at the Special Committee on Electoral Reform.
Electoral Reform committee prepares to hear witnesses — and audience
Audience members will likely have a chance to speak at meetings in Ottawa and across Canada.
Electoral reform committee to elect chair
The committee has five Liberals, three Conservatives, two New Democrats, one Green, and one Bloc member.
Friday: Today in Politics
The House of Commons returns to Bill C-2.
Thursday: Today in Politics
MPs have started debate on the Senate amendments to Bill C-14.
Wednesday: Today in Politics
The “O Canada” lyrics bill faces a third-reading vote.
Tuesday: internal trade barriers
MPs debate a motion on interprovincial trade as a Senate committee reports on the same issue.