If the Governor General of Canada is unable to give assent, it can be done by either the Deputy of the Governor General of Canada—the Chief Justice of Canada—or another justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. It is not actually necessary for the governor general to sign a bill passed by a legislature, the signature being merely an attestation. In each case, the parliament must be apprised of the granting of assent before the bill is considered to have become law. Two methods are available: the sovereign's representatives may grant assent in the presence of both houses of parliament; alternatively, each house may be notified separately, usually by the speaker of that house. However, though both houses must be notified on the same day, notice to the House of Commons while it is not in session may be given by way of publishing a special issue of the Journals of the House of Commons, whereas the Senate must be sitting and the governor general's letter read aloud by the speaker. COUNT 7
QSN1 In the Canadian federal government, who is typically responsible for deciding wether to give assent? ANS1 the Governor General of Canada QSN2 Which positions from the Canadian Supreme Court may also give assent if need be? ANS2 Chief Justice of Canada—or another justice QSN3 Who has the capability of granting assent if the Governer General of Canada cannot? ANS3 the Deputy of the Governor General of Canada—the Chief Justice of Canada—or another justice of the Supreme Court of Canada QSN4 How many methods are available to grant assent in Canada? ANS4 Two QSN5 If each house of parliament is notified seperately, what regulation applies? ANS5 both houses must be notified on the same day QSN6 How can the House of Commons be notified of assent if it is not in session? ANS6 publishing a special issue of the Journals of the House of Commons QSN7 In contrast to the House of Commons, how must the Senate be notified of assent? ANS7 governor general's letter read aloud by the speaker