S-246 Senate Public Bill Second Reading April 2026
Summary
S-246, a Senate public bill, has completed its first reading in the Senate (April 16, 2026) and is currently in progress at second reading. Debate at second reading occurred on Thursday, April 23, 2026, during Senate Sitting 67. The bill has not yet been introduced in the House of Commons or reached third reading in either chamber. As a bill still in the legislative pipeline, it has not become law and does not yet impose any binding obligations.
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What changed
S-246 has advanced from first reading to second reading in the Senate following its introduction on April 16, 2026. No amendments or modifications to existing legislation are reflected at this stage, as the bill remains under consideration in the legislative process.
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Meeting
- Date
- 2026-04-23
Archived snapshot
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Summary
Current status At second reading in the Senate Latest activity Debate at second reading on Thursday, April 23, 2026 (Senate)
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Completed on Thursday, April 16, 2026 End of stage activities Introduction and first reading, Thursday, April 16, 2026 Introduction and first reading, Thursday, April 16, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | Sitting 64 |
In progress
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Sitting 67 |
Third reading Not reached
House of Commons
First reading Not reached Second reading Not reached Consideration in committee Not reached Report stage Not reached Third reading Not reached
Recorded votes
House of Commons
There are currently no recorded votes for this bill.
Senate
To view the complete list of standing votes that have taken place in the Senate, please refer to the Votes page of the Senate of Canada website.
Speaker's rulings and statements
There are currently no Speaker's rulings and statements.
Major speeches at second reading
There are currently no major speeches for this bill.
Similar bills
No similar bills were introduced during previous sessions or Parliaments
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