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S-237 — An Act respecting a Cities and Municipalities Day
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- Status
- At Consideration In Committee In The Senate
- Sponsor
- Éric Forest
- Introduced
- 2025-10-02
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-237 is a Senate Public Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament that would establish a national Cities and Municipalities Day in Canada. The bill passed first reading in October 2025 and second reading in February 2026, and is currently being studied by a Senate committee. Its purpose, as reflected in the long title, is to formally recognize and commemorate the role of cities and municipalities in Canadian life.
Passage outlook
Contested because it's a Senate public bill (which rarely passes), it's at committee.
Historically 10–30% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 19%, n=103).
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Second reading
2026-02-12Senate
First reading
2025-10-02Senate
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