C-274 Amends Citizenship Act, First Reading 20th Apr
Summary
C-274, a private member's bill, was introduced in the House of Commons of Canada on April 20, 2026, and received first reading. The bill proposes to amend the Citizenship Act. It is at an early stage of the legislative process; second reading, committee consideration, report stage, and third reading have not yet been reached in either chamber.
What changed
C-274 was introduced in the House of Commons on April 20, 2026, and has received first reading. The bill proposes to amend the Citizenship Act. As the bill has only completed first reading, the specific substantive amendments have not yet been detailed in available legislative summaries.
Affected parties, including citizenship applicants, naturalized citizens, and immigration practitioners, should monitor the bill's progress through second reading and committee stage, where substantive amendments will be debated and potentially disclosed. Organizations advising on citizenship matters should track legislative developments and prepare for potential changes to citizenship requirements or processes once the bill's text becomes publicly available.
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Summary
Current status Outside the Order of Precedence Latest activity Introduction and first reading on Monday, April 20, 2026 (House of Commons)
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Completed on Monday, April 20, 2026 End of stage activity Introduction and first reading, Monday, April 20, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | Sitting 106 |
Second reading Not reached 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
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House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
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Speaker's rulings and statements
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Major speeches at second reading
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Similar bills
No similar bills were introduced during previous sessions or Parliaments
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