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C-231An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act

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Status
At Report Stage In The House Of Commons
Sponsor
Luc Berthold
Introduced
2025-09-19
Session
45-1

What it does

AI plain-language summary of the official text.

Bill C-231 is a Private Member's Bill that proposes amendments to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. It passed first reading in September 2025, received second reading in April 2026, and has since been reviewed by committee. The bill is currently at report stage in the House of Commons, meaning the committee has completed its study and the House is now considering any proposed amendments.

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. Consideration in committee

    2026-06-01House

  2. Second reading

    2026-04-15House

  3. First reading

    2025-09-19House

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