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Bill C-295

Historical
Second reading (Senate)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults)

Bill C-295 has passed the House and is being considered in the Senate. This bill is from the 44th Parliament, 1st session.

Sponsor:Hedy Fry
Liberal
Session: 44-1
Introduced: 2022-06-20

Other Bills Numbered C-295

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 10 sessions:

44-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults)

Second reading (Senate)
43-2

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (recent graduates working in a designated region)

Second reading (House)
42-1

An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (residence of electors)

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 Canada Pension Plan (designation of survivor)

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 Canada Pension Plan (designation of survivor)

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 Pension Plan (episodic disability)

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)

Dead
38-1

An Act to amend the Holidays Act (Remembrance Day)

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 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)
37-2

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 #479
Agreed To
2023-12-06T16:15:00

3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults)

309Yea
0Nay
14Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
147Y / 0N
Conservative
109Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
27Y / 0N
NDP
24Y / 0N
Green Party
1Y / 0N
Independent
1Y / 0N
Division #265
Agreed To
2023-03-08T15:35:00

2nd reading of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults)

321Yea
0Nay
2Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
150Y / 0N
Conservative
112Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
23Y / 0N
Green Party
2Y / 0N
Independent
2Y / 0N

Parliamentary Debates (25)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-295.

Ms. Jean Yip2023-09-27
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…I am honoured to represent Scarborough—Agincourt and delighted to speak today about the progress of Bill C-295, an act to amend the Criminal Code regarding neglect of vulnerable adults. Bill C-295, introduced by my colleague, the member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, seeks to criminalize owners and offic…

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Mr. Pat Kelly2023-09-27
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

… always, to rise and contribute to the debate on Private Members' Business. Tonight we are debating Bill C-295, moved by the member for Vancouver Centre, whose bill proposes an amendment to the Criminal Code to create a new offence for long-term care facilities, their owners and their managers who fail to pro…

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Ms. Bonita Zarrillo2023-09-27
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…ster care. The government must do more to change this reality in health care and in long-term care. Bill C-295 is a step in the right direction for protecting care and care workers, but, yes, as I have said, there is more to do. That is why Canada's New Democrats have included a safe long-term care act in the…

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2023-09-27
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults), as reported (with amendments) from the committee.

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Mr. Randeep Sarai2023-06-19
Committees of the House
0

Routine Proceedings

…tanding Committee on Justice, Human Rights, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness in relation to Bill C-295, an ct to amend the Criminal Code, neglect of vulnerable adults. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments.

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The Deputy Speaker2023-03-08
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-295, under Private Members' Business.

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Mr. Pat Kelly2023-02-17
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to talk about Bill C-295 and the new offences it would create in cases of neglect of seniors. The neglect of seniors and vulnerable people is a serious problem in Canada, and abuse is endemic. Ensuring the protection of vuln…

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Ms. Rachel Blaney2023-02-17
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to be here today as the seniors critic for the NDP to talk about Bill C-295, an act to amend the Criminal Code targeted at neglect of vulnerable adults. This bill would do two things. First, it would amend the Criminal Code to create a specific offence for long-term care fac…

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2023-02-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from November 29, 2022, consideration of the motion that Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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Mr. Majid Jowhari2023-02-17
Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…t on the table. I am pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the second reading debate of Bill C-295, an act to amend the Criminal Code, neglect of vulnerable adults. At the outset, I would like to start by applauding the member for Vancouver Centre for her leadership on this file and for emphasizin…

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