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C-244 — An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act
Clarion tracks C-244 before Canada (Federal) — its status, sponsor, plain-language summary, and every stage it moves through, each cited to the official record.
- Status
- In committee — House of Commons
- Sponsor
- Patrick Weiler
- Introduced
- 2025-09-22
- Session
- 45-1
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What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill C-244, the Clean Coasts Act, is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament that seeks to amend both the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. The bill's long title suggests it aims to strengthen environmental protections related to coastal and marine environments. Having passed second reading in the House of Commons in February 2026, the bill is currently under review by a House committee.
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%).
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
Consideration in committee
2026-06-16House
Second reading
2026-02-25House
First reading
2025-09-22House
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