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S-3 — An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Regulations
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- Status
- At Second Reading In The House Of Commons
- Sponsor
- Pierre Moreau
- Introduced
- 2025-10-28
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Senate Government Bill S-3 proposes amendments to the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, and their associated regulations. The bill originated in the Senate, where it completed all stages including committee consideration and third reading, before being transmitted to the House of Commons. It is currently at second reading in the House of Commons, where members are debating the bill's principle. The bill's long title indicates it focuses on updating the legislative and regulatory framework governing measurement accuracy and inspection standards for electricity and gas.
Passage outlook
Likely to pass because it's a government bill, the government holds a majority.
Historically 60–75% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 79%, n=266). Momentum has slowed, so that historical rate likely overstates its current odds.
A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.
Stage timeline
Second reading
2026-04-29House
First reading
2026-03-12House
Third reading
2026-03-11Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-02-26Senate
Second reading
2025-11-27Senate
First reading
2025-10-28Senate
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