Canada · C-225 · 45-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code

Royal assent: June 17, 2026

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Timeline

September 18, 2025House of Commons: first reading
December 3, 2025House of Commons: second reading
April 27, 2026House of Commons: third reading
April 28, 2026Senate: first reading
June 9, 2026Senate: second reading
June 16, 2026Senate: third reading
June 17, 2026Royal assent