Bill C-259

Second reading (House)

An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (fair representation)

Bill C-259 is at second reading in the House.

Sponsor:Heather McPherson

NDP

Session: 45-1

Introduced: 2026-01-27

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Other Bills Numbered C-259

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

45-1

An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (fair representation)

Second reading (House)

44-1

An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act (collision avoidance system)

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 Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (pension plans and group insurance programs)

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 Access to Information Act (scientific research)

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 Excise Tax Act (goods and services tax on school authorities)

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 Excise Tax Act (goods and services tax on school authorities)

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 amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (annual financial statements)

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 amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (annual financial statements)

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)

39-2

An Act to prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers

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 prohibit the export of water by interbasin transfers

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)

38-1

An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (elimination of excise tax on jewellery)

Law (royal assent given)

Law

37-3

An Act to amend the Criminal Code

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 amend the Criminal Code

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 National Defence Act (Snowbirds)

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 (6)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-259.

Heather McPherson2026-01-27

Fair Representation Act

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-259, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (fair representation). Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table the fair representation act. This law protects workers' rights. This legislation would protect worker…

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Mrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman2022-06-15

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

Private Members' Business

…port of the legislation, even though he had a similar piece of legislation tabled before the House, Bill C-259. Unless I missed my mark, that legislation has been reintroduced in this Parliament by the member for Elmwood—Transcona as Bill C-225. The former member for Hamilton Mountain said, “I feel strongly a…

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Ms. Marilyn Gladu2022-04-01

Pension Protection Act

Private Members' Business

…lmwood—Transcona reintroduced work first put forward by former MP Scott Duvall. What was originally Bill C-259 in 2020 would amend the act to ensure that claims in respect of unfunded liabilities or solvency deficiencies of a pension plan are accorded priority in the event of bankruptcy proceedings. It would …

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Mr. Chris Lewis2022-04-01

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

Private Members' Business

…the NDP member for Elmwood—Transcona, who reintroduced the bill by former MP Scott Duvall. That was Bill C-259 in 2020 and is now Bill C-225. In drafting this bill, my hon. colleague has studied and researched the current laws, and has included the many organizations, experts and individuals needed to make th…

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Mrs. Stephanie Kusie2022-03-24

Aeronautics Act

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-259, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act (collision avoidance system). Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce an important bill to Parliament. This legislation would increase aviation safety for all Cana…

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Mrs. Stephanie Kusie2022-03-24

Air Transportation

Statements By Members

…legislation that would mandate operational collision avoidance systems for gliding clubs in Canada. Bill C-259 is the result of a commitment I made to Martina and Bradley Leinweber of Calgary, who lost their son Adam in a 2019 crash. The tow plane's anti-collision system, which significantly reduces the risk …

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