Bill C-225

Report stage (House)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code

Bill C-225 — status: Report stage (House).

Sponsor:Frank Caputo
Conservative
Session: 45-1
Introduced: 2025-09-18

Other Bills Numbered C-225

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 16 sessions:

45-1

An Act to amend the Criminal Code

Report stage (House)
44-1

An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (pension plans and group insurance plans)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
43-2

An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law)

Defeated
43-1

An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law)

Second reading (House)
42-1

Protection of Pregnant Women and Their Preborn Children Act (Cassie and Molly's Law)

Defeated
41-2

An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
41-1

An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-3

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (expenses incurred by caregivers)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-2

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (expenses incurred by caregivers)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
40-1

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (expenses incurred by caregivers)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
39-2

An Act to amend the Pest Control Products Act (prohibition of use of chemical pesticides for non-essential purposes)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
39-1

An Act to amend the Pest Control Products Act (prohibition of use of chemical pesticides for non-essential purposes)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
38-1

An Act to amend the Business Development Bank of Canada Act and the Canada Student Loans Act to provide for a student loan system that is more supportive of students

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-3

Terry Fox Day Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-2

Terry Fox Day Act

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
37-1

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deductibility of expense of tools provided as a requirement of employment)

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)

Division Votes (2)

Division #51
Agreed To
2025-12-03T15:15:00

2nd reading of Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Criminal Code

325Yea
0Nay
8Paired

Vote by party

Liberal
164Y / 0N
Conservative
132Y / 0N
Bloc Québécois
22Y / 0N
NDP
6Y / 0N
Green Party
1Y / 0N
Division #61
Negatived
2021-02-24T15:55:47

2nd reading of Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act, the Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act and other Acts (application of provincial law)

56Yea
265Nay

Vote by party

Liberal
0Y / 144N
Conservative
0Y / 117N
Bloc Québécois
32Y / 0N
NDP
21Y / 0N
Independent
0Y / 4N
Green Party
3Y / 0N

Parliamentary Debates (72)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-225.

Shelby Kramp-Neuman2026-04-27
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…aga and our entire nation. It is this reality that brings us to this debate today. Legislation like Bill C-225 represents a strong step toward acknowledging the distinct and serious nature of intimate partner violence. It signals to the tens of thousands of Canadians that the government recognizes these harms…

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Tamara Kronis2026-04-27
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…after he was released on bail. Therefore we must speak for Bailey, and more than that, we must act. Bill C-225 is not symbolic. It is a response to a growing and serious problem. We know that the numbers do not tell the full story. We know that many cases go unreported. Fewer than one-third of victims report …

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2026-04-27
New Member Introduced
Procedural

…on. Mark Carney and Leslie Church. The House resumed from April 13 consideration of the motion that Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, be read the third time and passed.

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2026-04-13
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, as reported (with amendments) from the committee.

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Frank Caputo2026-04-13
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

moved that Bill C-225, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

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Andréanne Larouche2026-04-13
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, this morning we are debating Bill C-225, which amends the Criminal Code. This bill is also known as “Bailey's Law”, sadly in memory of a young woman who was strangled to death. It was a horrific crime, and femicide still occurs far too oft…

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Frank Caputo2026-04-13
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…y or even today. Hope springs eternal, they might say. Colloquially, this is called “Bailey's Law”, Bill C-225. This is the first private member's bill that has been brought forward in the Parliament for debate. It is my honour to stand here before us. Bailey McCourt was in her mid-30s. Her abuser was convict…

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Hon. Kevin Lamoureux2026-04-13
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

…at this is taking place. That is why, when we take a look at the bill that we have before us today, Bill C-225, which the member appropriately named “Bailey's law”, Bailey McCourt hits the heartstrings of Canadians from coast to coast to coast. How can one not formulate an opinion when they hear some of the d…

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Hon. Arielle Kayabaga2026-04-13
An Act to Amend the Criminal Code
0

Private Members' Business

Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise at third reading to support Bill C-225, introduced by the member for Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola. First, I would like to congratulate him on introducing this bill. I also want to congratulate the members of the Standing Committee on the Stat…

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Marilyn Gladu2026-03-12
Committees of the House
0

Routine Proceedings

…fficial languages, the third report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women in relation to Bill C-225, an act to amend the Criminal Code. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments. A woman is killed by femicide every 48 hours in this count…

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