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S-246An Act respecting the recognition of wartime service

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Status
At Second Reading In The House Of Commons
Sponsor
Hassan Yussuff
Introduced
2026-04-16
Session
45-1

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%, n=103).

A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.

Stage timeline

  1. First reading

    2026-06-08House

  2. Second reading

    2026-06-08House

  3. Third reading

    2026-06-04Senate

  4. Consideration in committee

    2026-06-02Senate

  5. Second reading

    2026-05-05Senate

  6. Senate pre-study

    2026-04-16Senate

  7. First reading

    2026-04-16Senate

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