Voting on Bill C-16, a proposed law, as the House reviews it and can make more changes.

What They Voted On

Order. It is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith the question necessary to dispose of the motion now before the House. The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

What This Vote Is Really About

This vote is about a proposed law called Bill C-16. This proposed law wants to change some important rules about crime and how our prisons work. It focuses on better protecting children, dealing with violence against women, and making the court system faster. Right now, members of Parliament are looking at Bill C-16 again after a special committee studied it. The committee suggested some changes, and now other members can suggest even more changes or vote on the ones already proposed. This vote is part of that process, where they decide which changes, if any, will be added to the proposed law before it moves to a final vote. If Bill C-16 passes, it could change how serious crimes are handled, especially those involving children or gender-based violence. It could also help reduce long waits in our courts. Citizens should care because these changes could affect the safety of our communities, how justice is served, and how quickly legal cases are resolved for victims and accused persons. This vote helps shape the final version of a proposed law that touches on very important parts of our justice system.

This decision was made by "passed without counting" — no individual MP votes were counted.