Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-223An Act to amend the Divorce Act
C-223, Parliament of Canada: In committee in the House of Commons, last recorded June 3, 2026. Clarion's outlook: unlikely to pass.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee in the House of Commons
- Sponsor
- Lisa Hepfner
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
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.
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 committee.
Historically 25–40% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 32%).
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
Consideration in committee, House
Second reading, House
First reading, House
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