S-219 , 45th Parliament, 1st session Monday, May 26, 2025, to present
An Act to establish Judicial Independence Day
Short title:
Judicial Independence Day Act
Summary
Current status
Senate bill awaiting first reading in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Third reading on Thursday, June 11, 2026 (Senate)
Progress
Senate
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 |
End of stage activities
Second reading, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Referral to committee, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025 |
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
End of stage activity
Committee report presented without amendment, Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
|---|---|
Monday, June 8, 2026 |
Meeting 23 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Thursday, June 11, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
Not reached
Consideration in committee
Not reached
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
Senate
| Speech date | Speech | Senator |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 65) | Judy A. White (Progressive Senate Group) |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Response speech(Sitting 71) | Leo Housakos (Conservative) |
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