Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act
BillC-231
Session45-1
StageReport stage (House)
Introduced2025-09-19
Proposed byLuc Berthold
This enactment amends the Youth Criminal Justice Act in order to
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-231 aims to improve how the justice system handles young people struggling with substance use. It clarifies rules for treatment programs and allows courts, in certain situations, to delay sentencing so youth can attend these programs. This could help young offenders address the root causes of their behavior by offering treatment as an alternative or supplement to traditional sentencing.
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Legislative Timeline
2025-09-19
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes clarifying addiction treatment and sentencing for youth.
Current
Report stage (House)
✦ AIClarified substance use treatment, expanded treatment options, and introduced delayed sentencing.
Votes
Vote #: 96
Date: 2026-04-15
Result: Passed
Yes: 327
No: 0
Paired: 10
Yes / No Ratio
Yes100.0%
No0.0%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |