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S-232 — An Act respecting non-disclosure agreements
Clarion tracks S-232 before Canada (Federal) — its status, sponsor, plain-language summary, and every stage it moves through, each cited to the official record.
- Status
- Second reading — Senate
- Sponsor
- Marilou McPhedran
- Introduced
- 2025-06-12
- Session
- 45-1
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What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-232, titled the Can't Buy Silence Act, is a Senate Public Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament. It proposes federal legislation respecting non-disclosure agreements. The bill passed first reading on June 12, 2025, and is currently at second reading in the Senate as of April 15, 2026.
Passage outlook
Unlikely to pass because it's a Senate public bill (which rarely passes), it's at an early stage.
Historically 10–30% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 19%).
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Second reading
2026-04-15Senate
First reading
2025-06-12Senate
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