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C-223 — An Act to amend the Divorce Act
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- Status
- At Consideration In Committee In The House Of Commons
- Sponsor
- Lisa Hepfner
- Introduced
- 2025-09-18
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill C-223, the Keeping Children Safe Act, is a Private Member's Bill that proposes to amend the Divorce Act. The bill passed second reading in the House of Commons in February 2026 and is currently under consideration by a House committee. Its long title suggests the amendments are intended to enhance protections for children in the context of divorce proceedings.
Passage outlook
Contested because it's a private member's bill (which rarely passes), it's at committee.
Historically 0–5% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 4%, n=1067). Momentum has slowed, so that historical rate likely overstates its current odds.
If this private member's bill would create new spending, it needs a Royal Recommendation (Cabinet only) — without one, passage is effectively nil.
A private member's bill's fate hinges on its position in the Order of Precedence (a random draw) — bills low on the list often run out of calendar time.
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
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