Bill Detail
An Act to provide for the regulation of the online use of deepfakes and for related transparency measures
BillC-277
Session45-1
StageOutside Order of Precedence
Introduced2026-05-06
Proposed byMichael Coteau
This enactment enacts the Regulating the Online Use of Deepfakes Act to regulate the online use and dissemination of deepfakes, to increase transparency and to protect individuals and their interests from significant harm. It also establishes an administrative monetary penalties scheme to promote compliance with the Act.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-277, titled the Regulating the Online Use of Deepfakes Act, aims to protect individuals from the harms caused by deepfakes, which are realistic, AI-generated fake images, audio, or videos that can impersonate people without their consent. These deepfakes can be used for fraud, harassment, and other abuses that cause significant emotional, reputational, and financial damage.
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Legislative Timeline
2026-05-06
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes to regulate online deepfakes and increase transparency.
Current
Outside Order of Precedence
Votes
Vote #: 812
Date: 2024-06-12
Result: Passed
Yes: 324
No: 0
Paired: 2
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% |