Bill C-26

Second reading (House)

An Act to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of improving housing supply

Bill C-26 is at second reading in the House.

Sponsor:Francois Philippe Champagne
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2026-03-26

Other Bills Numbered C-26

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

45-1

An Act to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of improving housing supply

Second reading (House)
44-1

An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts

At consideration in the House of Commons of amendments made by the Senate
43-2

Appropriation Act No. 6, 2020-21

Law (royal assent given)
Law
42-1

An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act and the Income Tax Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-2

Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
41-1

Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
40-3

Transboundary Waters Protection Act

Second reading (House)
40-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime)

In committee (Senate)
39-2

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

In committee (House)
39-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate)

Law (royal assent given)
Law
38-1

Canada Border Services Agency Act

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-3

Appropriation Act No. 4, 2003-2004

Law (royal assent given)
Law
37-2

Transportation Amendment Act

In committee (House)
37-1

Tobacco Tax Amendment Act, 2001

Law (royal assent given)
Law

Division Votes (5)

Division #169
Agreed To
2026-06-17T15:45:00

2nd reading of Bill C-26, An Act to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of improving housing supply

191Yea
129Nay
14Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
165Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 129N
Bloc Québécois
19Y / 0N
NDP
4Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N
Green Party
1Y / 0N
Division #287
Agreed To
2023-03-27T15:00:00

2nd reading of Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts

321Yea
0Nay
4Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
148Y / 0N
Conservative
113Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
24Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Division #84
Agreed To
2021-03-25T18:35:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-26, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021

213Yea
120Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
151Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 119N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
23Y / 0N
Independent
4Y / 1N
Green Party
3Y / 0N
Division #83
Agreed To
2021-03-25T17:53:00

Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-26, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021

213Yea
121Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
152Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 120N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
22Y / 0N
Independent
4Y / 1N
Green Party
3Y / 0N
Division #82
Agreed To
2021-03-25T17:43:00

2nd reading of Bill C-26, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021

214Yea
121Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
152Y / 0N
Conservative
0Y / 120N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
23Y / 0N
Independent
4Y / 1N
Green Party
3Y / 0N

Parliamentary Debates (427)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-26.

Mr. Clifford Small2023-03-06
Telecommunications Act

Government Orders

…da, as well as several other groups and academics, released their joint letter of concern regarding Bill C-26. While stating the collective's agreement with the goal of improving cybersecurity, the joint letter goes on to state that the bill is “deeply problematic and needs fixing”, because “it risks undermi…

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Hon. Mark Holland2023-02-16
Business of the House

Oral Questions

…respecting historic places, at second reading. On Friday, we will continue second reading debate of Bill C-26, the cybersecurity legislation.

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Ms. Lena Metlege Diab2022-12-14
Holiday Greetings

Statements by Members

…nd especially as Bill S-246 passes and proceeds to this place. It is a perfect complement to my own Bill C-268 respecting Lebanese heritage month. I wish everyone the blessings of the season. Let us spread kindness, compassion and love. I wish my colleagues a joyeux Noël and happy new year.

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Mr. Alistair MacGregor2022-12-12
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Government Orders

…oticed that, in public safety bills introduced earlier in this session, notably in Bill C-20 and in Bill C-26, there was a clear lack of parliamentary oversight specified. That will inform our strategy going forward. I am just wondering if the member could add some further comments on that.

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Mr. Alistair MacGregor2022-12-12
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, in several other public safety bills, notably Bill C-20 and Bill C-26, I have noticed, in the way the bills are written, there is a lack of avenue for parliamentary oversight. One thing that has been missing with this sanctions regime is also a lack of parliamentary ov…

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Mr. Alistair MacGregor2022-12-05
Criminal Code

Private Members' Business

… held up because of the procedural shenanigans going on in the other place related to the old bill, Bill C-262, which was introduced by my former colleague, Romeo Saganash. That was his attempt with a private member's bill to enshrine the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. I am g…

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Ms. Marilyn Gladu2022-12-01
Telecommunications Act

Government Orders

…ness”, there are a number of recommendations in the report that talk about what needs to be done to Bill C-26 to fix it. I would encourage the government to look at that, and I would expect it to become the substance of amendments that would be brought at committee. Also, we should look at what the constitut…

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Mr. René Villemure2022-12-01
Telecommunications Act

Government Orders

…It is difficult to achieve in the public sphere. It is essential, however, and I think that is what Bill C-26 seeks to accomplish. Trust begins with education and insight. Since this has been explored in speeches throughout the day, I will not dwell on it, but the geopolitical world is changing these days, a…

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Mrs. Sherry Romanado2022-12-01
Telecommunications Act

Government Orders

…ime with the fantastic member for Lac-Saint-Louis. It is with great pleasure that I rise to discuss Bill C-26, an act respecting cybersecurity. I will address elements in the legislation that deal with securing Canada's telecommunications system. As Canadians rely more and more on digital communications, it …

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Mr. Damien Kurek2022-12-01
Telecommunications Act

Government Orders

…have helped those who face disabilities in a wide variety of things. Outside of the context of what Bill C-26 directly addresses in terms of cybersecurity, there is a particular connection, because if we do not have things like secure networks, if we do not ensure that our telecoms have consistent and stable…

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