Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-280An Act to enact the Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Services Act and to make consequential amendments to the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act
C-280, Parliament of Canada: Outside the order of precedence, last recorded June 3, 2026. Clarion's outlook: unlikely to pass.
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Where it stands
- Status
- Outside the order of precedence
- Sponsor
- Gord Johns
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
Policy areas
- Economy, Finance & Taxes · keyword match
- Health & Care
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
Bill C-280, a private member's bill introduced in the House of Commons on June 3, 2026, proposes to enact the Mental Health, Addictions and Substance Use Services Act and make related amendments to the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act. Known as the Mental Health Parity Act, it aims to establish a legislative framework for federal involvement in mental health, addiction, and substance use services. The bill has completed first reading and is currently outside the Order of Precedence, meaning it has not yet been scheduled for further debate.
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 outside the order of precedence.
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, 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
First reading, House
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