C-16 , 45th Parliament, 1st session Monday, May 26, 2025, to present
An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to criminal and correctional matters (child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures)
Short title:
Protecting Victims Act
Summary
Current status
At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Second reading and referral to committee on Monday, February 2, 2026 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Monday, February 2, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, January 26, 2026 |
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
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Monday, February 2, 2026 |
Sitting 77
Agreed to
(Journals 77)
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Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Monday, March 23, 2026 |
Meeting 21 |
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 |
Meeting 22 |
Report stage
Not reached
Third reading
Not reached
First reading
Not reached
Second reading
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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Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 73) | Sean Fraser (Liberal) |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Response speech(Sitting 73) | Larry Brock (Conservative) |
| Monday, January 26, 2026 | Response speech(Sitting 73) | Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc Québécois) |
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