Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-239An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (accountability)
C-239, Parliament of Canada: Second reading in the House of Commons, last recorded October 30, 2025. Clarion's outlook: unlikely to pass.
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Where it stands
- Status
- Second reading in the House of Commons
- Sponsor
- Sukh Dhaliwal
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
Policy areas
- Health & Care · keyword match
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
Bill C-239 is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament that proposes amendments to the Canada Health Act focused on accountability. The bill received first reading on September 22, 2025, and is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. Its exact provisions are not yet publicly detailed, but its long title indicates it aims to strengthen accountability mechanisms within the existing federal health legislation.
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 an early stage.
Adjusted for this bill's current pace: 5–15% (the unadjusted historical base rate for comparable federal bills is 32%). It has gone quiet at this stage, so the adjusted range sits entirely below the historical rate.
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
Second reading, House
First reading, House
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