Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures) ✓ Became Law
This enactment amends the Constitution Act, 1867 to eliminate the requirement that Senators have a personal net worth of at least $4,000 and to eliminate the real property requirement for Senators representing a province other than Quebec.
Bill S-228 amends the Criminal Code to specifically define sterilization procedures as acts that can cause bodily harm, such as wounding or maiming. This clarification is important because, historically, forced or non-consensual sterilizations have disproportionately affected Indigenous and racialized individuals, reflecting systemic discrimination. By explicitly including these procedures under the existing legal framework for bodily harm, the bill aims to provide stronger legal recourse and acknowledge the harms caused by such practices.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |