Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act, First Reading
Summary
Bill S-226, An Act respecting Jury Duty Appreciation Week, was introduced in the Canadian Parliament and received its First Reading on March 10, 2026. The bill is sponsored by MP Lucie Moncion and proposes to establish a national Jury Duty Appreciation Week. As a First Reading bill, no substantive debate or committee consideration has occurred, and the legislation remains at the earliest stage of the parliamentary process.
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Bill S-226 was introduced for its First Reading in the Senate, proposing to establish a Jury Duty Appreciation Week in Canada. The bill's sponsor is listed as Lucie Moncion, and no substantive legislative debate or committee referral has occurred at this stage. This represents the earliest procedural step in the Canadian parliamentary process for a private member's bill.
For compliance purposes, this bill has no immediate effect on regulated entities as it has not progressed beyond introduction. Any future obligations or recognition requirements would only arise if the bill passes through all parliamentary stages and receives Royal Assent. Employers and HR departments should monitor the bill's progress but no current action is required.
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S-226 An Act respecting Jury Duty Appreciation Week Short Title Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act) Sponsor Lucie Moncion Last Stage Completed First Reading (3/10/2026) Progress Recorded Votes on this Bill View this Bill on LEGISinfo Status of House business
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