Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-259An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (fair representation)
C-259, Parliament of Canada: Second reading in the House of Commons, last recorded June 4, 2026. Clarion's outlook: unlikely to pass.
Who lobbies on this subject
Organizations with lobbying reports on Labour & Employment 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 893 organizations shown.
121 reports, most recent October 9, 2026
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
121 reports, most recent August 27, 2026
119 reports, most recent August 20, 2026
Canadian Construction Association
111 reports, most recent July 30, 2026
96 reports, most recent July 24, 2026
93 reports, most recent August 14, 2026
The Professional Institute for the Public Service of Canada
92 reports, most recent August 20, 2026
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
83 reports, most recent August 24, 2026
Where it stands
- Status
- Second reading in the House of Commons
- Sponsor
- Heather McPherson
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
Policy areas
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
Bill C-259, the Fair Representation Act, is a Private Member's Bill that proposes amendments to the Canada Labour Code related to fair representation. Introduced in the House of Commons on January 27, 2026, it is currently at second reading, where MPs are debating its general principles. The bill's specific provisions are not yet fully available, but its title indicates a focus on ensuring fair representation in federally regulated labour relations.
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: 20–35% (the unadjusted historical base rate for comparable federal bills is 32%). It has gone quiet at this stage; the adjustment for that delay still leaves the historical rate inside the range.
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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