Bill C-232: An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages)

C-232 First Session, Fortieth Parliament, 57 Elizabeth II, 2008 HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA BILL C-232 An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages) first reading, November 26, 2008 Mr. Godin 401097 SUMMARY This enactment amends the Supreme Court Act and introduces a new requirement for judges appointed to the Supreme Court to understand English and French without the assistance of an interpreter. Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca 1st Session, 40th Parliament, 57 Elizabeth II, 2008 house of commons of canada BILL C-232 An Act to amend the Supreme Court Act (understanding the official languages) R.S., c. S-26 Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: 1. Section 5 of the Supreme Court Act is renumbered as subsection 5(1) and is amended by adding the following: Who may be appointed judges (2) In addition, any person referred to in subsection (1) may be appointed a judge who understands French and English without the assistance of an interpreter. Published under authority of the Speaker of the House of CommonsAvailable from:Publishing and Depository ServicesPublic Works and Government Services Canada