Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-40An Act respecting production, procurement and investment in relation to national defence and national security
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Where it stands
- Status
- Second reading in the House of Commons
- Sponsor
- Joël Lightbound
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
Bill C-40, titled the Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act, is a government bill that addresses production, procurement, and investment relating to national defence and national security. Introduced in the House of Commons on October 6, 2026, where it received first reading, the bill is currently at second reading.
Chances of passing
Worked out by fixed rules from the bill's type, its stage and the government's verified standing. It is not a guarantee.
Likely to pass because it's a government bill and the government holds a majority.
Historically 75–85% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 79%).
Stages so far
First reading, House
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