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S-243 — An Act to establish a national framework for women’s health in Canada
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- Status
- At Consideration In Committee In The Senate
- Sponsor
- Danièle Henkel
- Introduced
- 2025-12-09
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Senate Bill S-243, the National Framework for Women's Health in Canada Act, seeks to establish a national framework dedicated to women's health across Canada. Introduced in the Senate in December 2025, the bill passed second reading in March 2026 and is currently under study by a Senate committee. The bill's scope and specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed beyond its stated aim of creating a coordinated national approach to women's health.
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
2026-03-26Senate
First reading
2025-12-09Senate
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