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C-270 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (defence of person)
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- Status
- At Second Reading In The House Of Commons
- Sponsor
- Sandra Cobena
- Introduced
- 2026-03-12
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill C-270, the Stand on Guard Act, is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the House of Commons that seeks to amend the Criminal Code provisions relating to the defence of person. The bill received first reading on March 12, 2026, and is currently at second reading as of March 19, 2026. It has not yet been studied in committee or passed any further legislative stages.
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.
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