37th Canadian Parliament

The 37th Canadian Parliament was in session from January 29, 2001, until May 23, 2004. The membership was set by the 2000 federal election on November 27, 2000, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolved prior to the 2004 election.

There were three sessions of the 37th Parliament: SessionStartEnd 1st January 29, 2001 September 16, 2002 2nd September 30, 2002 November 12, 2003 3rd February 2, 2004 May 23, 2004

Overview It was controlled by a Liberal Party majority, led first by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and the 26th Canadian Ministry, and then by Prime Minister Paul Martin and the 27th Canadian Ministry. The Official Opposition was formed by first the Canadian Alliance, led by Stockwell Day and then by Stephen Harper, and then by its successor party, the Conservative Party, also led by Harper.

Party standings

The party standings as of the election and as of dissolution were as follows: AffiliationHouse membersSenate members2000 electionresultsAt dissolutionOn electionday 2000Members of the Canadian Senate are appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister and remain as senators until the age of 75, even if the House of Commons has been dissolved or an election has been called.At dissolution1721685565661383300131400123572240105503Total members30129796970498Total seats301105

In 2001, 13 MPs opposed to the leadership of Stockwell Day left the Canadian Alliance and formed the Democratic Representative Caucus. Chuck Strahl was chosen leader of the caucus, which subsequently entered into a coalition agreement with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. In 2002, after Day had lost the leadership of his party to Stephen Harper, all but one DRC MP rejoined the Canadian Alliance.

Ministry

The 26th Canadian Ministry was formed at the beginning of the 35th Canadian Parliament and lasted through the 36th Canadian Parliament and the majority of the 37th Canadian Parliament. The 27th Canadian Ministry was formed at the beginning of the 37th Canadian Parliament.

Officeholders

Head of State OfficePhotoNameAssumed officeLeft officeSovereignElizabeth IIFebruary 6, 1952September 8, 2022Governor GeneralAdrienne ClarksonOctober 7, 1999September 27, 2005

Party leadership PartyPhotoNameAssumed OfficeLeft OfficeLiberalJean ChrétienJune 23, 1990November 14, 2003Paul MartinNovember 14, 2003March 19, 2006ConservativeJohn Lynch-StauntonMarch 20, 2004Stephen HarperMarch 20, 2004AllianceStockwell DayJuly 8, 2000December 11, 2001John Reynolds (Interim)December 11, 2001 March 20, 2002Stephen HarperMarch 20, 2002December 7, 2003Bloc QuébécoisGilles DuceppeMarch 15, 1997May 2, 2011New DemocraticAlexa McDonoughOctober 14, 1995January 25, 2003Jack LaytonJanuary 25, 2003August 22, 2011Progressive ConservativeJoe ClarkNovember 14, 1998May 31, 2003Peter MacKayMay 31, 2003December 7, 2003

Parliamentarians

House of Commons

Senate

Changes to party standings

By-elections

Legislation and motions Important bills of the 37th parliament include: Assisted Human Reproduction Act Canadian federal budget, 2001 Canadian federal budget, 2003 Canadian federal budget, 2004 Bill C-250, declared attacks based on sexual orientation to be hate crimes. Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Youth Criminal Justice Act Pledge to Africa Act Anti-Terrorism Act

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