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Vote #137Counted Vote8 Jun 2026

Members are agreeing to Bill C-16, a proposed law that changes rules about crime and prisons, covering child protection, gender-based violence, and reducing delays.

Passed195 Yeas
136 Nays
10 Paired

What They Voted On

That Bill C-16 , An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to criminal and correctional matters (child protection, gender-based violence, delays and other measures) , as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

What This Vote Is Really About

This vote is about a proposed law called Bill C-16. This proposed law wants to make important changes to how Canada deals with crime and people in prison. It focuses on three main things: better protecting children, fighting violence against women, and making the court system work faster. When Members of Parliament vote on this, they are deciding if they agree with the proposed law and any changes that were suggested by a special committee. If they vote yes, it means they want this proposed law to move forward. This step is important because it brings the proposed law closer to becoming a real law that affects everyone. You should care because if Bill C-16 becomes law, it will change how our justice system works. It could mean new ways to protect children from harm and stronger actions against violence towards women. It also aims to reduce delays in court, which means people waiting for justice might get answers sooner. These changes could make a real difference in the safety and fairness of our communities.

Related Bill

C-16

Protecting Victims Act

This proposed law wants to change some rules about crime and prisons. It focuses on protecting kids and dealing with violence against women. It also aims to speed up the court system.

Introduced Dec 9, 2025·Last discussed yesterday
Liberal
Hon. Sean Fraser
Liberal
Chance of
Passing
95%
Very likely
How Canada Voted
How the House Voted

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Speaker
Speaker's Left
Speaker's Right
Yea (195)
Nay (136)
Paired (10)
Did not vote (2)
Did Not Vote (2)
Conservative: 1Liberal: 1
Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative)
Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal)