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S-246 — An Act respecting the recognition of wartime service
Clarion tracks S-246 before Canada (Federal) — its status, sponsor, plain-language summary, and every stage it moves through, each cited to the official record.
- Status
- Second reading — House of Commons
- Sponsor
- Hassan Yussuff
- Introduced
- 2026-04-16
- Session
- 45-1
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What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill S-246, the Wartime Service Recognition Act, is a Senate Public Bill that seeks to establish a framework for recognizing wartime service in Canada. The bill passed through all Senate stages — including committee consideration and third reading — by early June 2026, and has since been transmitted to the House of Commons, where it is currently at second reading. The bill's precise provisions are not detailed in the available metadata, but its long title indicates a focus on formally acknowledging contributions made during wartime.
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
First reading
2026-06-08House
Second reading
2026-06-08House
Third reading
2026-06-04Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-06-02Senate
Second reading
2026-05-05Senate
Senate pre-study
2026-04-16Senate
First reading
2026-04-16Senate
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