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petition
A request made by Canadian residents to Parliament for some action. Such a request can only be presented to the House by a Member. Petitions may be presented during Routine Proceedings at every sitting or may be filed with the Clerk.
See also: row-by-row voting , committee hearing , electoral quota , suspend a Member , adjournment proceedings |
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Dictionary of Parliamentary Procedure INDEX:List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1. |
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