Bill C-256

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)

An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits

Bill C-256 is outside the Order of Precedence.

Sponsor:Gord Johns

NDP

Session: 45-1

Introduced: 2025-11-07

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Other Bills Numbered C-256

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. This bill number appeared in 14 sessions:

45-1

An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits

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)

44-1

An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (composition of boards of directors)

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

Act to amend the Income Tax Act (donations involving private corporation shares or real estate)

Second reading (House)

42-1

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (tax credit for dues paid to veterans' organizations)

41-2

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (firefighters)

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 Criminal Code (firefighters)

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

Pension Ombudsman 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)

40-2

Pension Ombudsman 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)

39-2

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (physical activity and amateur sport fees)

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 Income Tax Act (physical activity and amateur sport fees)

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 Employment Insurance Act (compassionate care benefits for care-givers) and the Canada Labour Code

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

An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (conditions for contributions)

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

An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (conditions for contributions)

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 Young Offenders Act and to amend certain other Acts in consequence thereof

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 (0)

No recorded division votes found for this bill.

Parliamentary Debates (3)

Speeches in the House of Commons that mention Bill C-256.

Gord Johns2025-11-07

An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to surviv…

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-256, An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits. Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to introduce this bill just ahead of Remembrance Day next week. The bill seeks to eliminate the go…

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Mr. Don Davies2022-03-03

Financial Administration Act

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-256, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (composition of boards of directors). Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce an important bill to Parliament. This legislation would amend the Financ…

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Mr. Marty Morantz2021-06-03

Persons with Disabilities

Oral Questions

…ccessAbility Week to raise awareness to promote a more accessible Canada. My private member's bill, Bill C-256, would waive the capital gains tax on the arm's-length sale of private shares or real estate when the proceeds of the sale are donated to a charity. This will generate up to $200 million per year for…

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