Veto veto ("withholding Royal Assent") was last exercised in 1708 by Queen Anne with the Scottish Militia Bill 1708. The House of Lords used to have an effective power of veto by refusing to concur in bills adopted by the House of Commons. However, reform first by a Liberal government and then by a Labour government has limited its powers. The Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 reduced its powers: they can now only amend and delay legislation. They can delay legislation for up to one year. Under the 1911 Act, money bills (those concerning finance) cannot be delayed, and under
An Act to amend the Copyright Act (39th Canadian Parliament, 2nd Session) late July 2008, Michael Geist criticized the bill on environmental grounds. Specific criticisms included: The Canadian Library Association released an advocacy kit to oppose the new bill, citing concerns that the bill does not protect the public interest. An Act to amend the Copyright Act (39th Canadian Parliament, 2nd Session) An Act to amend the Copyright Act (Bill C-61) was a bill tabled in 2008 during the second session of the 39th Canadian Parliament by Minister of Industry Jim Prentice. The bill died on the Order Paper when the 39th Parliament was dissolved prematurely and an election was called on