An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act
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At a glance
This bill seeks to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act. It proposes changes to the procedures and responsibilities of the Director of Public Prosecutions to enhance the efficiency of legal prosecutions.
Detailed summary
Bill S-224 aims to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act. It seeks to strengthen the legislative framework governing the functions and responsibilities of the Director of Public Prosecutions, with the goal of improving the efficiency and transparency of legal prosecutions in Canada.
The main provisions of the bill include adjustments to the procedures for appointing and removing the Director of Public Prosecutions, as well as clarifying the powers and duties associated with this role. The bill also proposes enhanced accountability mechanisms for the Director's office.
The Director of Public Prosecutions Act will be amended to incorporate these new provisions. These changes are intended to ensure that the Director's office operates more transparently and effectively, while upholding the principles of judicial independence.
The individuals and entities affected by this bill primarily include the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, federal prosecutors, and, indirectly, the Canadian judicial system as a whole. These changes may also impact stakeholders involved in federal legal prosecutions.
Legislative progress
Senate
- First readingJun 3, 2025
- Second readingJun 11, 2026
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
House of Commons
- First readingUpcoming
- Second readingUpcoming
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
- Royal assentUpcoming
Recent debates
Official source: ourcommons.ca