Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill proposes changes to how the Auditor General of Quebec is appointed.
Key Changes
- Amends the Quebec Auditor General Act specifically regarding the appointment process for the Auditor General
- Introduced as a private member's bill, meaning it originates from an individual MNA rather than the government
- Passed introduction stage unanimously with 103 votes in favour and no opposition
Gotchas
- The bill is a Quebec provincial bill, not a federal bill, and applies only within Quebec's jurisdiction
- The unanimous vote at introduction (103-0) suggests broad cross-party support, which is unusual and notable
- The full text of the specific appointment changes is not reproduced in the available source material, limiting a detailed analysis of the exact amendments
- As a private member's bill, it may face a longer or more uncertain path to becoming law compared to government-sponsored legislation
Who's Affected
- The Auditor General of Quebec
- The Quebec National Assembly, which oversees the appointment
- Quebec provincial government institutions subject to auditing
- Quebec taxpayers who rely on the Auditor General for government accountability
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Gotchas
- The bill is a Quebec provincial bill, not a federal bill, and applies only within Quebec's jurisdiction
- The unanimous vote at introduction (103-0) suggests broad cross-party support, which is unusual and notable
- The full text of the specific appointment changes is not reproduced in the available source material, limiting a detailed analysis of the exact amendments
- As a private member's bill, it may face a longer or more uncertain path to becoming law compared to government-sponsored legislation
Summary
Bill 393 is a private member's bill introduced in the Quebec National Assembly by MNA Michelle Setlakwe. It proposes amendments to the Auditor General Act specifically related to the process by which the Auditor General of Quebec is appointed. The Auditor General is an independent officer who examines how the provincial government spends public money and reports to the National Assembly. The bill was introduced during the 43rd Legislature, 2nd Session on November 26, 2025, and passed its introduction stage with unanimous support — 103 votes in favour, zero against, and zero abstentions. The full details of the specific appointment changes are contained in the bill's text, but the focus is on reforming or clarifying the appointment process for this important oversight role. This type of bill is typically introduced to strengthen the independence, transparency, or accountability of the appointment process for a key public officer like the Auditor General, who plays a critical role in government accountability.
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