How Canadians Govern Themselves
What must happen to a bill before it becomes law in Canada?
- ○The Prime Minister must sign it personally
- ○It must be approved by a national referendum
- ✓It must pass both chambers of Parliament and receive Royal Assent
- ○All provincial premiers must unanimously approve it
Correct answer
It must pass both chambers of Parliament and receive Royal Assent
A bill must pass readings in both the House of Commons and the Senate, then receive Royal Assent (the Governor General's approval on behalf of the Sovereign) to become law.
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