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S-219 — An Act to establish Judicial Independence Day
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- Status
- Senate Bill Awaiting First Reading In The House Of Commons
- Sponsor
- Pierre Moreau
- Introduced
- 2025-05-28
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-219, the Judicial Independence Day Act, is a Senate Public Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament that would establish a designated day to recognize and commemorate judicial independence in Canada. The bill passed through all three readings in the Senate and committee consideration, and has been transmitted to the House of Commons where it awaits first reading. Judicial independence is a foundational principle of Canada's constitutional democracy, and this bill seeks to formally mark its importance through an annual observance.
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 17%, n=118).
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Third reading
2026-06-11Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-06-09Senate
Second reading
2026-05-05Senate
First reading
2025-05-28Senate
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