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S-221 — An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canada jay as the national bird of Canada
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- Status
- Senate Bill Awaiting First Reading In The House Of Commons
- Sponsor
- Salma Ataullahjan
- Introduced
- 2025-05-28
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-221, the National Bird of Canada Act, is a Senate Public Bill that proposes to formally recognize the Canada jay as Canada's national bird. The bill passed all three readings in the Senate and committee consideration, and has now been transmitted to the House of Commons, where it awaits first reading. The bill's progress reflects a straightforward legislative path through the Senate without noted amendments or defeats.
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
2026-06-02Senate
Second reading
2025-06-19Senate
First reading
2025-05-28Senate
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