Bill C-275

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 (sexual assault material)

Bill C-275 is outside the Order of Precedence.

Sponsor:Burton Bailey
Conservative
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2026-04-28

Other Bills Numbered C-275

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

45-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual assault material)

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 Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)

Third reading (Senate)
43-2

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses deduction for tradespersons)

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 Income Tax Act (business transfer)

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 Hazardous Products Act (recreational snow sport helmets)

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 Hazardous Products Act (recreational snow sport helmets)

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 Patent Act (infringement of a patent)

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 Patent Act (infringement of a patent)

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 amend the Excise Tax Act (feminine hygiene products)

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 Excise Tax Act (feminine hygiene products)

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 Criminal Code (failure to stop at scene of accident)

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 amend the Canada Transportation Act

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 Canada Transportation Act

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 (recruitment of children and swarming)

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 (2)

Division #461
Agreed To
2023-11-29T15:35:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)

278Yea
36Nay
10Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
133Y / 13N
Conservative
112Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
30Y / 0N
NDP
0Y / 21N
Independent
3Y / 0N
Green Party
0Y / 2N
Division #393
Agreed To
2023-06-21T15:45:17

2nd reading of Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)

313Yea
3Nay
4Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
145Y / 1N
Conservative
112Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
30Y / 0N
NDP
23Y / 0N
Independent
3Y / 0N
Green Party
0Y / 2N

Crossed party lines (1)

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (Liberal · voted Nay)

Parliamentary Debates (33)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-275: the latest 20.

Burton Bailey2026-05-01
Justice

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, this week I introduced Bill C-275, Melanie's law, named after Melanie from Red Deer, a woman who suffered a truly devastating violation. In a past relationship, she was drugged and sexually assaulted, and the assault was secretly fil…

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Burton Bailey2026-04-28
Criminal Code

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual assault material). Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce Melanie's law, my first private member's bill, to bring justice for victims of sexual assault. The…

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The Deputy Speaker2023-11-29
Health of Animals Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

…now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C-275, under Private Members' Business.

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2023-11-29
Health of Animals Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from November 22 consideration of the motion that Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), be read the third time and passed.

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Mr. John Barlow2023-11-22
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

… in support of this very important legislation, which is an amendment to the Health of Animals Act, Bill C-275. There has been overwhelming support for this bill from Canadians across this country, and certainly from farmers, producers and the entire agriculture sector. I cannot thank them enough for helping …

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Mr. Branden Leslie2023-11-22
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise in support of Bill C-275, an act to amend the Health of Animals Act, biosecurity on farms, which was introduced by my friend and colleague, the member for Foothills. Like my Conservative colleagues who have spoken to this pi…

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Mr. Sean Casey2023-11-22
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to speak to Bill C-275 and, specifically, to the support it would provide our farmers. We know that Canadian farmers face hardships. These include issues with supply chains and the rising costs of production; the threat of…

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2023-11-22
Health of Animals Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from October 31 consideration of the motion that Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), be read the third time and passed.

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Mr. Richard Lehoux2023-10-31
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise today in support of Bill C-275, an act to amend the Health of Animals Act regarding biosecurity on farms, which was introduced by my colleague, the member for Foothills, under Private Members' Business. Like my friend and colleagu…

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Mr. Yves Perron2023-10-31
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

… thing again. When that happens, I will ask him what he is doing. For now, let us vote in favour of Bill C-275. Let us show some respect for farmers and, above all, let us protect them. Can we, as a government, tell people that we are going to do everything we can to ensure that they will not be assaulted on …

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Mr. Alistair MacGregor2023-10-31
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to give some thoughts on Bill C-275, which was introduced by my colleague on the agricultural committee, the member for Foothills. I was happy to support this bill at second reading, but that support was always conditional on certain a…

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Mr. Francis Drouin2023-10-31
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak to bill C-275 today, but I would first like to congratulate the member for Foothills for his work in advancing the bill. Bill C-275 would amend the Health of Animals Act to add a new offence to protect farmers and…

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Mr. John Barlow2023-10-31
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

…s an honour and a privilege to rise in the House today and speak again to my private member's bill, Bill C-275, an act to amend the Health of Animals Act. I would like to thank all the members of the agriculture and agri-food committee who participated in the study of this bill and worked with our witnesses a…

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2023-10-31
Health of Animals Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), as reported (with amendments) from the committee.

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Mr. Kody Blois2023-10-18
Committees of the House

Routine Proceedings

…ficial languages, the 12th report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, entitled “Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)”. This piece of legislation was brought forward in the name of the member for Foothills. The bill will be up for third reading at som…

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The Speaker2023-06-21
Health of Animals Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

…ow proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-275 under Private Members' Business. Call in the members. Before the Clerk announced the results of the vote:

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2023-06-21
Health of Animals Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from June 15 consideration of the motion that Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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Mr. Mel Arnold2023-06-15
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

… to once again rise today as the representative of the people of North Okanagan—Shuswap to speak to Bill C-275, put forward by my hon. colleague from Foothills. Bill C-275 would amend the Health of Animals Act to “make it an offence to enter, without lawful authority or excuse, a place in which animals are ke…

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Mr. Damien Kurek2023-06-15
Health of Animals Act

Private Members' Business

…—Lewvan. It touched upon a lot of what I believe are the important subjects and contents related to Bill C-275. If I could, I would like to start with a quote. This quote is from somebody I know, and a number of people in this place know this individual as well. I happen to know him really well, as he is my f…

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2023-06-15
Health of Animals Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed consideration of the motion that Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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