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Parliament returns Wednesday, July 22
Vote #-106Passed Without Counting5 Jun 2026

This vote is about approving Bill C-263, a proposed law.

Passed

What They Voted On

Madam Speaker, we request that it be passed on division.

What This Vote Is Really About

This vote is about a proposed law called Bill C-263. It wants to create a new government office. This office would be like a watchdog. Its job would be to make sure Canadian companies act responsibly when they do business in other countries. If this proposed law passes, the new office could look into complaints. For example, if a Canadian company is accused of harming the environment or treating workers unfairly in another country, this office could investigate. It would help make sure Canadian businesses follow good rules, no matter where they are in the world. This matters because it helps protect people and the environment in other countries from bad business practices. It also makes sure Canadian companies live up to Canada's values, even when they are far away. By supporting responsible business, Canada can show leadership and improve its standing globally.

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

Related Bill

C-263

Overseas Business Watchdog Act

This proposed law would create a new office. It would check if Canadian companies working in other countries are acting responsibly. The office could investigate complaints about their conduct.

Introduced Mar 29, 2022
NDP
Heather McPherson
NDP
Chance of
Passing
15%
Very unlikely