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S-244 — An Act respecting National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day
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- Status
- At Consideration In Committee In The Senate
- Sponsor
- Yonah Martin
- Introduced
- 2025-12-10
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-244 is a Senate Public Bill that proposes to establish a National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day in Canada. DIPG is a rare and aggressive brain cancer that primarily affects children. The bill passed second reading in the Senate in June 2026 and is currently being examined by a Senate committee.
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
2026-06-02Senate
First reading
2025-12-10Senate
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