Bill C-23

Law (royal assent given)
Law

Appropriation Act No. 4, 2025-26

Bill C-23 has received Royal Assent and is now law.

Sponsor:Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2026-03-24

Other Bills Numbered C-23

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 14 sessions:

45-1

Appropriation Act No. 4, 2025-26

Law (royal assent given)
Law
44-1

Historic Places of Canada Act

Second reading (House)
43-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Identification of Criminals Act and to make related amendments to other Acts (COVID-19 response and other measures)

Second reading (House)
42-1

Preclearance Act, 2016

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-2

Fair Elections Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-1

Canada–Jordan Economic Growth and Prosperity Act

Law (royal assent given)
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40-3

Eliminating Pardons for Serious Crimes Act

In committee (House)
40-2

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

Second reading (House)
39-2

An Act to amend the Canada Marine Act, the Canada Transportation Act, the Pilotage Act and other Acts in consequence

Law (royal assent given)
Law
39-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal procedure, language of the accused, sentencing and other amendments)

Second reading (Senate)
38-1

Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-3

First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act

Third reading (House)
37-2

Sex Offender Information Registration Act

Second reading (Senate)
37-1

An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law

Division Votes (0)

No recorded division votes found for this bill.

Parliamentary Debates (924)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-23.

2026-04-22
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-234, An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Living Donor Recognition Medal, as reported (with amendments) from the committee.

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Carol Anstey2026-04-22
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise today in support of Bill C-234, introduced by my colleague and friend from Edmonton Manning. This is a bill I often speak about when I am home in Long Range Mountains and I am asked to share about my work in Ottawa, not only beca…

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2026-04-22
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from Thursday, April 16, consideration of the motion that Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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The Speaker2026-04-22
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

…ow proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-238, under Private Members' Business.

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Eric St-Pierre2026-04-22
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
0

Private Members' Business

…roud of those who perform these acts of extraordinary generosity. To better demonstrate this pride, Bill C-234 proposes a formal mechanism, a national honour, to ensure their contributions are publicly recognized and celebrated. This is a thoughtful and meaningful initiative. I want to thank the sponsor for …

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Ziad Aboultaif2026-04-22
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
0

Private Members' Business

…Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today for the final time in support of my private member's bill, Bill C-234. When passed, this bill will pave the way for the creation of the living donor recognition medal within the Canadian honours system. This bill has been supported by all parties, and I am extremely g…

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Viviane Lapointe2026-04-16
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking my colleagues from all parties who have spoken to Bill C-238. What we have heard during debate across all party lines is something important. There is broad agreement on the problem. Members spoke about the toll of addiction, trafficking and exploitation in t…

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2026-04-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from November 3, 2025, consideration of the motion that Bill C-238, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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Cheryl Gallant2026-04-16
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…of the law-abiding Canadians in the compassionate riding of Algonquin—Renfrew—Pembroke and speak to Bill C-238. This private member's bill proposes to allow community organizations to seek restitution for drug crimes or human trafficking crimes. Making criminals pay for the consequences of their crimes has a…

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Jagsharan Singh Mahal2026-04-16
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on Bill C-238, a bill that attempts to address a very real and serious issue in our country, the issue of growing crime in our communities. Let me be clear. The intent behind this bill is understandable. Across C…

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