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C-227An Act to establish a national strategy on housing for young Canadians

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Status
At Consideration In Committee In The House Of Commons
Sponsor
Braedon Clark
Introduced
2025-09-18
Session
45-1

What it does

AI plain-language summary of the official text.

Bill C-227 is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament that would require the federal government to establish a national strategy on housing for young Canadians. The bill passed second reading in the House of Commons and is currently under study by a House committee. Its long title indicates the legislation is focused on addressing housing challenges faced by young people in Canada.

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).

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.

Stage timeline

  1. Second reading

    2026-02-12House

  2. First reading

    2025-09-18House

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