The Legislative Process (018665)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

5 hours (over 2 days)

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

This course is replaced by the following version The Federal Legislative Process (Pts I & II) (LEG00131)

Dates:

• English Session - 2 days of 2.5 hours on September 27 and 28, 2023 (1:00 to 3:30 ET)
• French Session - 2 days of 2.5 hours on September 20 and 21, 2023 (1:00 to 3:30 ET)

At the end of this two part activity, you will have a better understanding of the various steps of the legislative process, from Cabinet approval of policy to the coming into force of Acts.

Topics covered:

• Cabinet approval process, drafting bills and parliamentary enactment
• Submission to and Cabinet approval of memoranda to Cabinet
• Drafting procedures
•  Government House Leader review
•  Royal recommendation
•  Introduction and readings in each House
•  Committee stage
•  Amendments, royal assent and coming into force.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).