Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-238An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders)
C-238, Parliament of Canada: Report stage in the House of Commons, last recorded October 5, 2026. Clarion's outlook: unlikely to pass.
Who lobbies on this subject
Organizations with lobbying reports on Justice & Public Safety 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 277 organizations shown.
90 reports, most recent August 31, 2026
National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
88 reports, most recent August 28, 2026
80 reports, most recent August 26, 2026
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
67 reports, most recent August 26, 2026
66 reports, most recent August 27, 2026
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
65 reports, most recent June 30, 2026
Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc.
61 reports, most recent August 17, 2026
Amazon Web Services Canada, Inc.
58 reports, most recent September 23, 2026
Where it stands
- Status
- Report stage in the House of Commons
- Sponsor
- Viviane Lapointe
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
Policy areas
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
Bill C-238 is a Private Member's Bill introduced during the 45th Parliament, 1st Session. According to its long title, the bill aims to amend the Criminal Code regarding restitution orders. Having completed first reading, second reading, and committee consideration, it is currently at report stage in the House of Commons.
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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