C-289House of CommonsFirst reading (Commons)

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make a related amendment to the Criminal Code

Presented by: Chak Au, députéLegislature 45, Session 1Type: Private Member’s Bill

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At a glance

This bill amends the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to strengthen provisions related to the possession and trafficking of controlled substances. It also makes a related amendment to the Criminal Code to align penalties.

Detailed summary

The bill aims to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to strengthen the provisions concerning the possession and trafficking of controlled substances. The objective is to ensure better regulation and increased control over substances that pose risks to public health and safety.

Among the main provisions, the bill proposes harsher penalties for the possession and trafficking of certain controlled substances. It also introduces new measures to facilitate law enforcement and improve coordination among relevant authorities.

The bill also amends the Criminal Code to align the penalties applicable to offenses related to controlled substances. This amendment seeks to ensure consistency in the application of criminal laws concerning drugs.

The individuals and entities affected by this bill include law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, as well as individuals and organizations involved in the management and regulation of controlled substances.

Legislative progress

House of Commons

  1. First readingJun 17, 2026
  2. Second readingUpcoming
  3. Consideration in committeeUpcoming
  4. Report stageUpcoming
  5. Third readingUpcoming

Senate

  1. First readingUpcoming
  2. Second readingUpcoming
  3. Third readingUpcoming
  1. Royal assentUpcoming

Recent debates

  1. First reading in the House of Commons

Official source: ourcommons.ca

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