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C-11 — An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts
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- Status
- Royal Assent Received
- Sponsor
- David J. McGuinty
- Introduced
- 2025-09-26
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill C-11, the Military Justice System Modernization Act, amends the National Defence Act and other Acts to modernize Canada's military justice system. Introduced as a House Government Bill in the 45th Parliament, it passed through all legislative stages in both the House of Commons and the Senate before receiving Royal Assent on June 18, 2026. The bill reflects the government's efforts to update the legal framework governing the Canadian Armed Forces.
Stage timeline
Royal assent
2026-06-18
Third reading
2026-06-11Senate
Report stage
2026-06-11Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-06-10Senate
Second reading
2026-05-28Senate
First reading
2026-05-26Senate
Third reading
2026-05-25House
Report stage
2026-05-05House
Consideration in committee
2026-02-09House
Second reading
2025-10-10House
First reading
2025-09-26House
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