Bill C-257

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of terrorist activity or group)

Bill C-257 is outside the Order of Precedence.

Sponsor:Roman Baber
Conservative
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2025-11-17

Other Bills Numbered C-257

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 13 sessions:

45-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of terrorist activity or group)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
44-1

An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting against discrimination based on political belief)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
43-2

An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
42-1

An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (sugar content labelling)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
41-2

An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (mandatory labelling for genetically modified foods)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
41-1

An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (mandatory labelling for genetically modified foods)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-3

An Act to provide for the establishment of national standards for labour market training, apprenticeship and certification

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-2

An Act to provide for the establishment of national standards for labour market training, apprenticeship and certification

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
39-1

An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers)

Defeated
38-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conditional sentencing)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-3

An Act to establish a First Nations Ombudsman and a First Nations Auditor to assist with administrative and financial problems

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-2

An Act to establish a First Nations Ombudsman and a First Nations Auditor to assist with administrative and financial problems

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (attempting to disarm a peace officer)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

Division Votes (0)

No recorded division votes found for this bill.

Parliamentary Debates (51)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-257.

Mr. Garnett Genuis2023-09-19
Petitions
0

Routine Proceedings

…the members opposite. The first petition I want to share is in support of my private member's bill, Bill C-257. This bill recognizes the growing problem of political discrimination, that is, people facing discrimination on the basis of their political views. While federal human rights legislation protects peo…

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Mr. Ted Falk2023-06-13
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

… best interests of Canadian democracy to protect public debate and the exchange of differing ideas. Bill C-257 seeks to add protection against political discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act. The petitioners call upon the House to support Bill C-257 and defend the rights of Canadians to peacefully e…

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Mrs. Cathay Wagantall2023-06-13
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

… best interests of Canadian democracy to protect public debate and the exchange of differing ideas. Bill C-257 seeks to add protection against political discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act. The undersigned citizens and residents of Canada call upon the House of Commons to support Bill C-257, which…

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Mr. Marc Dalton2023-06-13
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

Madam Speaker, I am presenting a petition on behalf of residents from across Canada in support of Bill C-257, which seeks to add protection against political discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act. Canadians have a right to be protected against discrimination, which includes political discriminatio…

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Mr. Dan Muys2023-06-13
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

Madam Speaker, the second petition is from 50 Canadians expressing support for Bill C-257, which would add protection against political discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act. The petitioners believe that it is a fundamental Canadian right to be politically active and to vote.

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Mr. Garnett Genuis2023-06-13
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

…under federal regulation, to discriminate or pressure people on the basis of their political views. Bill C-257 would add political belief and activity as prohibited grounds of discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act. The petitioners want the government and the House to support Bill C-257 and to defend…

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Mr. Arnold Viersen2023-06-05
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

…ian democracy to protect public debate and the exchange of ideas. The petitioners are in support of Bill C-257, which would add protection against political discrimination to the Human Rights Act. They are calling on the Government of Canada and the House to pass this bill and defend the right of Canadians to…

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Mr. Warren Steinley2023-06-05
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

…appy to rise today to put the voices of 35 Canadians on the record through a petition in support of Bill C-257. These Canadians agree that democracy is important, and they want to safeguard it. They think no one should be discriminated against based on their political beliefs. It is something we all believe i…

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Mr. Philip Lawrence2023-06-05
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions to present today. One is in support of Bill C-257, which seeks to include political rights within human rights. As members know, unfortunately many Canadians are discriminated against because of their political beliefs. This legislation seeks to pro…

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Mr. Dan Albas2023-06-05
Petitions
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Routine Proceedings

…n—Similkameen—Nicola, I am honoured to table a petition. The petitioners are asking for support for Bill C-257, which would add protections for people who have political differences to make sure they are valued the same as other human rights in the federally regulated sphere. This is an important initiative, …

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