C-25 Electoral Protection Bill, Second Reading, April 16, 2026
Summary
Bill C-25, the Electoral Protection Bill, is currently at second reading in the Canadian House of Commons following debate on April 16, 2026. The bill was introduced on March 26, 2026 and is linked to the Strong and Free Elections Act and amendments to the Canada Elections Act. It represents ongoing efforts to protect Canada's electoral processes and strengthen democratic institutions against threats.
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Bill C-25 proposes electoral protection measures aimed at safeguarding Canada's democratic processes. The bill is currently in the legislative pipeline, having completed first reading and now undergoing second reading debate in the House of Commons. Affected parties include government agencies responsible for electoral administration and political organizations participating in Canadian elections. If enacted, the bill would create new compliance obligations related to electoral integrity and threat response, building on Canada's Coordinated Response to Threats to Elections framework.
Political organizations and electoral administrators should monitor this bill's progress through Parliament. The second reading stage allows MPs to debate the bill's principles before it moves to committee consideration, with further readings and votes required before any final enactment.
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Summary
Current status At second reading in the House of Commons Latest activity Debate at second reading on Thursday, April 16, 2026 (House of Commons)
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Completed on Thursday, March 26, 2026 End of stage activity Introduction and first reading, Thursday, March 26, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Sitting 100 |
In progress
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Sitting 104 Major speeches |
Consideration in committee Not reached Report stage Not reached Third reading Not reached
Senate
First reading Not reached Second reading Not reached Third reading Not reached
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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Speaker's rulings and statements
There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Sponsor’s speech (Sitting 104) | Steven MacKinnon (Liberal) |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Response speech (Sitting 104) | Michael Cooper (Conservative) |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Response speech (Sitting 104) | Christine Normandin (Bloc Québécois) |
Legislative summary
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Similar bills
No similar bills were introduced during previous sessions or Parliaments
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Further reading
Canada. Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. (n.d.). Rapid Response Mechanism Canada: Global Affairs Canada. https://www.international.gc.ca/transparency-transparence/rapid-response-mechanism-mecanisme-reponse-rapide/index.aspx?lang=eng Canada. Privy Council Office. (n.d.). Cabinet Directive on the Coordinated Response to Threats to Elections (CRTE). https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/services/protecting-democracy/coordinated-response-threats-elections/cabinet.html Canada. Privy Council Office. (n.d.). Keeping Canada’s Election Free and Fair: Canada’s Coordinated Response to Threats to Elections (CRTE). https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/services/protecting-democracy/coordinated-response-threats-elections.html Canada. Privy Council Office. (n.d.). The plan to protect Canada’s democracy. https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/services/protecting-democracy.html House of Commons, Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. Foreign Interference and the Threats to the Integrity of Democratic Institutions, Intellectual Property and the Canadian State, 10th report, 1st session, 44th Parliament, October 2023. Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada. Protecting Against Threats to the Electoral Process. November 2024. Some publications are only available in English or French. Export as: JSON XML For more data options, please see Open Data
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