Bill C-14

In committee (Senate)

Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Bill C-14 has passed the House and is being considered in the Senate.

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

In committee (Senate)
44-1

Preserving Provincial Representation in the House of Commons Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
43-2

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020

Law (royal assent given)
Law
43-1

COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2

Law (royal assent given)
Law
42-1

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

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-2

Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-1

Improving Trade Within Canada Act

Second reading (House)
40-3

Fairness at the Pumps Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-2

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

Law (royal assent given)
Law
39-2

An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act

Second reading (House)
39-1

An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (adoption)

Law (royal assent given)
Law
38-1

Tlicho Land Claims and Self-Government Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and other Acts

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-2

Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-1

Canada Shipping Act, 2001

Law (royal assent given)
Law

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

Parliamentary Debates (801)

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

Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-06-09
Protecting Victims Act
0

Government Orders

…that back in the form of Bill C‑12. We were able to get that passed, but it was not easy, much like Bill C-14. When we talk about Conservative delays on Bill C‑16, let us look at what took place on Bill C‑14. Bill C‑14 was all about bail reform legislation. We had law enforcement officers, the citizens we re…

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Hon. Arielle Kayabaga2026-06-04
Business of the House
0

Oral Questions

…allotted day in this financial cycle. On Wednesday, we will begin studying the 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. On Thursday, we will begin second reading debate of Bill C‑26, which see…

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Jacques Ramsay2026-05-29
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…nment before it: Bill C-8 on cyberthreat, Bill C-9 on heinous crimes, Bill C-12 on border security, Bill C-14 on bail reform and more severe sentences, Bill C-16 on protecting victims and accelerating justice, and now Bill C-22 on legal access. I hope that this time the Conservatives will vote with us.

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Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault2026-05-29
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2
0

Government Orders

… legislative agenda, practical measures have already been introduced in the House. I am thinking of Bill C-14, which would make it harder for offenders to get bail and would provide for tougher sentences for the most dangerous criminals, particularly violent and repeat offenders. There is also Bill C-16, whi…

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Jacques Ramsay2026-05-29
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…the RCMP and the CBSA. We are taking action to crack down on gang-related violence and hate crimes. Bill C-14 will soon come into force to reform—

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The Deputy Speaker2026-05-28
Message from the Senate
Procedural

Private Members' Business

…e has passed the following bill, with amendments to which the concurrence of this House is desired: Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act regarding bail and sentencing. Copies of the amendments are available at the table.

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Hon. Sean Fraser2026-05-26
Public Safety
0

Oral Questions

…hen Canada's criminal laws so we can protect communities and build a safer Canada. We have advanced Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act, which represents some of the strongest measures in the Criminal Code in generations. People who commit serious crimes and threaten public safety should be incarce…

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Danielle Martin2026-05-25
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…or, in contrast, applies to all offences in the Criminal Code. This is where the government's bill, Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act, is stepping in. Bill C-14 proposes to expand the existing aggravating factor for offences against people providing health services to individuals or providing ser…

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Ryan Turnbull2026-05-04
Justice
0

Adjournment Proceedings

…gers and walking away. We are taking responsibility and fixing the issue. This is why we introduced Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act, and Bill C-16, the protecting victims act, two of the most consequential proposed reforms to the Criminal Code in a generation. Bill C-14 would give tools to prov…

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Ben Carr2026-05-01
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
0

Government Orders

…t their view was very different, as was that of police chiefs from across the country. For example, Bill C-14, which would bring in tougher penalties for repeat offenders, particularly those who are using weapons and violence in the crimes they are committing, is being welcomed across the board in this count…

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