C-273 — An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Pest Control Products Act and the Food and Drugs Act

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Bill C-273, the Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act, is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the House of Commons on April 14, 2026. It proposes amendments to five federal statutes governing feeds, fertilizers, seeds, pest control products, and food and drugs. The bill's title suggests its aim is to modernize the regulatory framework applicable to the agricultural sector. It has received first reading and currently sits outside the Order of Precedence, meaning it has not yet been scheduled for further debate.

Passage outlook

Unlikely to pass because it's a private member's bill (which rarely passes), it's outside the order of precedence.

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.