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S-250 — An 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).
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