Legislation Steps

Question 1

A problem arises & is brought to the government’s attention.

Answer 1

Problem

Question 2

The Cabinet Minister discusses the problem with their people, & they come up with a solution.

Answer 2

Minister’s Solution

Question 3

The Minister repeats the solution to the rest of the Cabinet Ministers, & they evaluate it.

Answer 3

Cabinet Discussion

Question 4

Minister reads the bill to the House of Commons. They inform the other MPs that the bill is being planned.

Answer 4

First Reading

Question 5

MPs evaluate a bill & discuss it in caucus. They then vote on it.

Answer 5

Second Reading

Question 6

Group of MPs will discuss the bill, read it, & then suggest changes.

Answer 6

Committee Discussions

Question 7

After all the changes, the bill is read once more. The MPs discuss the bill & vote on making it a law.

Answer 7

Third Reading

Question 8

Bill is read three times in the Senate. It is usually passed, but is sometimes returned to the HoC.

Answer 8

Senate

Question 9

If the bill is passed, it is then sent to the Governor General. If they sign it, it becomes a law.

Answer 9

The Governor General