1. Civics -- House of Commons -- Bill Passed into Law
Inside the House of Commons there are several steps involved in passing a bill.
First Reading
- An MP, usually a ________________, introduces the bill to the H of C.
- Copies are made and ________________ to those interested in the bill.
Second Reading
- MP’s ______________ the proposed bill
- Government __________________ the bill
- Opposition _________________ the bill and offers _________________ .
Committee Stage
- A small group of interested MP’s __________________ the bill in detail
- They may make _________________ to the bill --- ________________
Third Reading
- The ________________ is based on __________________
- MP’s ________________ as their _________________ directs them.

2. Civics -- House of Commons -- Bill Passed into Law
Inside the House of Commons there are several steps involved in passing a bill.
The Canadian Senate
- The bill goes through __________________ in the Senate
- Senators give the bill a “________________________.”
Bill to Law Flowchart
- Can _________________ or make ________________ to the bill. The Senate can’t stop a bill.
Royal Assent
- The _____________________ signs the bill making it Law.
- The bill will include the first day of enforcement – _____________________ date.

3. Civics -- House of Commons -- Bill Passed into Law
Inside the House of Commons there are several steps involved in passing a bill.
The Canadian Senate
- The bill goes through __________________ in the Senate
Bill to Law Flowchart
- Senators give the bill a “________________________.”
- Can _________________ or make ________________ to the bill. The Senate can’t stop a bill.
Royal Assent
- The _____________________ signs the bill making it Law.
- The bill will include the first day of enforcement – _____________________ date.