Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-219An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Special Economic Measures Act and the Broadcasting Act
C-219, Parliament of Canada: First reading in the Senate, last recorded October 8, 2026. Clarion's outlook: unlikely to pass.
Who lobbies on this subject
Organizations with lobbying reports on Defence & Foreign Affairs since November 2025, most reports first. This is the bill's policy area, not the bill: activity on the subject, not a position on the bill.8 of 851 organizations shown.
124 reports, most recent August 22, 2026
124 reports, most recent August 11, 2026
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
113 reports, most recent August 27, 2026
Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc.
111 reports, most recent September 23, 2026
Canadian Construction Association
108 reports, most recent July 30, 2026
106 reports, most recent August 31, 2026
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
98 reports, most recent September 29, 2026
Secure Future Research Ltd DBA ControlAI
98 reports, most recent July 23, 2026
Where it stands
- Status
- First reading in the Senate
- Sponsor
- James Bezan
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
Policy areas
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
The Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act would amend four federal laws, including the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act, to address foreign corruption and human rights abuses. The private member's bill, C-219, passed the House of Commons on October 8, 2026, and is awaiting first reading in the Senate.
Chances of passing
Worked out from the bill's type, its stage and the government's verified standing; for a federal bill, its passage range sets the band. It is not a guarantee.
Unlikely to pass because it's a private member's bill (which rarely passes) and it's at an early stage.
Historically 0–5% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 4%).
If this private member's bill would create new spending, it needs a Royal Recommendation, which only Cabinet can give. Without one, it will almost certainly not pass.
A private member's bill depends on its place in the Order of Precedence, set by a random draw, and bills low on the list often run out of time.
Stages so far
Third reading, House
Report stage, House
Consideration in committee, House
Second reading, House
First reading, House
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