Bill C-14

Law (royal assent given)
Law

Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Bill C-14 has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Sponsor:Sean Fraser
Liberal
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2025-10-23

Other Bills Numbered C-14

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 15 sessions:

45-1

Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

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44-1

Preserving Provincial Representation in the House of Commons Act

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43-2

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020

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43-1

COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2

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42-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying)

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41-2

Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act

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41-1

Improving Trade Within Canada Act

Second reading (House)
40-3

Fairness at the Pumps Act

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40-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants)

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39-2

An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act

Second reading (House)
39-1

An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adoption)

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38-1

Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act

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37-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts

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37-2

Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Act

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37-1

Canada Shipping Act, 2001

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Division Votes (4)

Division #155
Agreed To
2026-06-12T13:30:13

Time allocation for Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing)

166Yea
158Nay
10Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
166Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 133N
Bloc Québécois
0Y / 17N
NDP
0Y / 5N
Independent
0Y / 2N
Green Party
0Y / 1N
Division #95
Agreed To
2022-05-17T19:40:00

Time allocation for Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (electoral representation)

178Yea
144Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
153Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 111N
Bloc Québécois
0Y / 31N
NDP
24Y / 0N
Green Party
1Y / 1N
Independent
0Y / 1N
Division #92
Agreed To
2021-04-15T15:00:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures

210Yea
118Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
149Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 118N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
22Y / 0N
Independent
4Y / 0N
Green Party
3Y / 0N
Division #63
Agreed To
2021-03-08T15:10:00

2nd reading of Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures

214Yea
119Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
151Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 118N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
24Y / 0N
Independent
4Y / 1N
Green Party
3Y / 0N

Crossed party lines (1)

Derek Sloan (Independent · voted Nay)

Parliamentary Debates (806)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-14: the latest 20.

Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-09-25
Public Safety

Oral Questions

…of transformational legislation that speaks to criminal justice reform. First and foremost, we have Bill C-14, which strengthens bail as well as sentencing, and Bill C-16, which ensures the rights of victims are protected. We will continue to support public safety and invest in our frontline officers, includ…

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-09-24
Public Safety

Oral Questions

… across the system. It starts with ensuring we have stronger sentencing as well as bail reform with Bill C-14. We are protecting the rights of victims with Bill C-16. We are also ensuring that those who are combatting hate are supported with the tools they need. We will continue to invest in law enforcement …

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-09-23
Justice

Oral Questions

…l right until the end and blocked this legislation that is going to help vulnerable communities. On Bill C-14, which is strengthening bail and sentencing, as well as Bill C-16, on the victims' rights, again, the Conservatives dragged their feet. That is the—

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-09-23
Justice

Oral Questions

… to strengthening our criminal justice system and protecting victims' rights. That is why we passed Bill C-14, to strengthen bail and sentencing, as well as Bill C-16, to strengthen victims' rights. I continue to engage with the Toronto Police Association to ensure that we strengthen our laws.

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Hon. Gary Anandasangaree2026-09-22
Public Safety

Oral Questions

…islative change to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Let me just enumerate some of them: Bill C-14 strengthens bail as well as sentencing. Bill C-16 ensures that victims' rights are protected. Bill C-9 ensures the safety and security of communities. In addition, we are investing in law enforcement…

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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-06-17
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…

Government Orders

… had the opportunity to stand up and do something on the hatred file to fight racism. If we look at Bill C-14, the bail reform legislation, once again, much like Bill C-22, we have law enforcement officers across our nation saying they want it. We have prosecutors who have been demanding bail reform. I have …

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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-06-16
Combatting Hate Act

Government Orders

…e combatting hate act, that we are debating today, Bill C-12, the new borders act and asylum issue, Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform legislation, Bill C-16, which would reinstate mandatory minimums and highlights new legislation dealing with feminism and coercive action, and Bill C-22, which deals w…

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The Speaker2026-06-15
Procedural

Royal Assent

…ndments to other Acts, Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures) and Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing).

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The Speaker2026-06-15
Message from the Senate
Procedural

Government Orders

…nate as follows: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint it that, in relation to Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing), the Senate does not insist on its amendments with which the House of Commons has…

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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-06-15
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-3…

Government Orders

…especting trade in Great Britain. We also had Bill C-16, the protecting victims act, and Bill C-20. Bill C-14 is the bail and sentencing reform legislation. I was just speaking about Bill C-16. There was filibustering even on that legislation. There is Bill C-20, the Build Canada Homes act, which the Conserv…

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Marilyn Gladu2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise to speak to Bill C-14, as well as the Senate amendments that have come forward. I will start off by talking about the importance of passing this legislation quickly and getting it into law. I will then give a bit of detai…

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Christine Normandin2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

…hat we are actually debating the Senate's proposed amendments today, as opposed to the substance of Bill C-14, since we have already debated it in the House and it was passed on division. I will nevertheless take the liberty of making a few comments on the substance of the bill, but only very briefly. The Bl…

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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

…. The member says he checks with the RCMP on a regular basis. Has he asked how the RCMP feels about Bill C-14, the bail reform legislation? Law enforcement, as a whole, has been exceptionally supportive of Bill C-14. Has the member asked about lawful access, another piece of legislation that the Conservative…

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David Bexte2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

…suring they remain in maximum-security prisons. When Parliament finally had an opportunity to study Bill C-14, the Liberals repeatedly blocked progress there as well. If we think back to December, they prevented the justice committee from studying this legislation not once, not twice, but 18 separate times. …

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Claude DeBellefeuille2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

…if the minister was concerned that the House might adjourn on Friday, June 19 without having passed Bill C-14. There are still five sitting days left next week, and I was really under the impression that Bill C-14 would pass following the normal process by June 19. I am having a hard time understanding this …

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Christine Normandin2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

… seems to me that this sends a very bad message. Can the minister tell me if discussions on passing Bill C-14 were stalling? I really do not get that impression. Imposing time allocation at this point in time seems all the more unjustified, to me.

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David Bexte2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I know the provisions of Bill C-14 have great utility for the people of Canada right now. They have suffered for a decade or more under Liberal rule and a system that allows repeat offenders out on bail to wreak havoc in communities. …

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Hon. Sean Fraser2026-06-12
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Government Orders

moved: That, in relation to Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing), not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the stage of consideration…

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Karim Bardeesy2026-06-11
Public Safety

Adjournment Proceedings

…ols to better address serious and organized crime. We have been part of the debate in this House on Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act. The hon. member referred to criminals who are out on bail. That is a central part of our government's efforts to improve community safety and keep criminals off t…

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Hon. Sean Fraser2026-06-11
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Private Members' Business

…ovisions of Standing Order 78(1) or 78(2) with respect to the consideration of Senate amendments to Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act regarding bail and sentencing. Under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), I give notice that a minis…

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