Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (theft of property of cultural or religious significance)
BillC-290
Session45-1
StageOutside Order of Precedence
Introduced2026-06-17
Proposed byGarnett Genuis
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create a separate offence in respect of the theft and possession of property that is of cultural or religious significance.
✦ AI Summary
This bill proposes to create new criminal offences specifically for the theft and possession of property that holds cultural or religious significance. Currently, such acts are covered under general theft provisions, but this amendment would establish distinct charges for these specific types of property. This change would apply to anyone who steals or knowingly possesses such culturally or religiously important items.
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Legislative Timeline
2026-06-17
First reading
Current
Outside Order of Precedence
Votes
Vote #: 621
Date: 2024-01-31
Result: Passed
Yes: 328
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% |