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S-208 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (independence of the judiciary)
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- Status
- At Second Reading In The Senate
- Sponsor
- Kim Pate
- Introduced
- 2025-05-28
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-208 is a Senate public bill that proposes amendments to the Criminal Code related to the independence of the judiciary. It was introduced in the Senate and received first reading on May 28, 2025, and is currently at the second reading stage as of February 5, 2026. No further legislative details are available from the bill's metadata alone.
Passage outlook
Unlikely to pass because it's a Senate public bill (which rarely passes), it's at an early stage.
Historically 10–25% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 19%, n=103). Momentum has slowed, so that historical rate likely overstates its current odds.
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Second reading
2026-02-05Senate
First reading
2025-05-28Senate
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