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S-250An Act to amend the Department of Justice Act

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Status
At Second Reading In The Senate
Sponsor
Margo Greenwood
Introduced
2026-06-18
Session
45-1

What it does

AI plain-language summary of the official text.

Bill S-250, the Indigenous Rights Statement Act, is a Senate public bill introduced in the 45th Parliament that proposes amendments to the Department of Justice Act. The bill received first reading in the Senate on June 18, 2026, and is currently at the second reading stage. Based on its short title, the bill appears aimed at establishing requirements related to indigenous rights statements within the Department of Justice's mandate.

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

    2026-06-18Senate

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