S-205SenateFirst reading (Commons)

An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act

Presented by: Kim Pate, sénatriceLegislature 45, Session 1Type: Senate Public Bill

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At a glance

Bill S-205 aims to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. It proposes changes to parole processes and detention conditions. The amendments seek to improve rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.

Detailed summary

The primary objective of Bill S-205 is to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to improve the rehabilitation and reintegration processes for inmates. These amendments aim to strengthen support and monitoring measures for incarcerated individuals, thereby facilitating their return to society.

Key provisions of the bill include adjustments to the evaluation criteria for parole and improvements to detention conditions. This includes enhanced training and psychological support programs for inmates to better prepare them for reintegration.

The proposed amendments will primarily affect the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. These legislative changes aim to modernize the existing framework to better meet the current needs of inmates and correctional authorities.

The individuals and entities affected by these changes include inmates, correctional services staff, and social reintegration support organizations. These changes may also impact the families of inmates and the communities into which they will be reintegrated.

Legislative progress

Senate

  1. First readingMay 28, 2025
  2. Second readingOct 21, 2025
  3. Consideration in committeeMar 24, 2026
  4. Report stageApr 21, 2026
  5. Third readingApr 28, 2026

House of Commons

  1. First readingMay 28, 2026
  2. Second readingUpcoming
  3. Consideration in committeeUpcoming
  4. Report stageUpcoming
  5. Third readingUpcoming
  1. Royal assentUpcoming

Recent debates

  1. First reading in the House of Commons
  2. Third reading in the Senate
  3. Report stage in the Senate
  4. Consideration in committee in the Senate
  5. Second reading in the Senate
  6. First reading in the Senate

Official source: ourcommons.ca

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