C-255 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief — religious property)

What it does

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Bill C-255 is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the House of Commons that proposes amendments to the Criminal Code relating to mischief involving religious property. The bill received first reading on November 6, 2025, and is currently at second reading as of March 19, 2026. Based on its title, the bill likely seeks to address how criminal mischief offences apply when the targeted property is of a religious nature, though the specific provisions are not available from the metadata alone.

Passage outlook

Unlikely to pass because it's a private member's bill (which rarely passes), it's at an early stage.

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.