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Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders)
BillC-238
Session45-1
StageIn committee (House)
Introduced2025-09-22
Proposed byViviane Lapointe
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to set out certain types of damages for which a restitution order may be made to certain persons who provide front-line services, including emergency and victim support services, to a community.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-238 proposes changes to the Criminal Code to allow courts to order offenders to pay restitution to community organizations that provide front-line services. This specifically targets crimes like drug and human trafficking, which often place financial burdens on these organizations.
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Legislative Timeline
2025-09-22
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes restitution for community organizations impacted by crime.
Current
In committee (House)
✦ AIBill is currently being studied by a House of Commons committee.
Votes
Vote #: 101
Date: 2026-04-22
Result: Passed
Yes: 168
No: 153
Paired: 18
Yes / No Ratio
Yes52.3%
No47.7%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |