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C-234At second reading in the Senate

Bill C-234 — Law to Honor People Who Donate Organs While Alive

Honoring Living Organ Donors

Introduced Sep 22, 2025·Last discussed Apr 23, 2026
Summary

This proposed law wants to create a special medal. The government would give this medal to people who donate organs while they are still alive. This includes things like donating a kidney or part of their liver. This affects anyone who has donated an organ while living. It also affects their families. The proposed law also affects people who need organ transplants. It could encourage more people to become living donors. This matters because donating an organ is a big decision. It can save someone's life. This medal would recognize the selfless act of living donors. It shows that Canada values their contribution to healthcare.

What MPs Are Saying
Bloc Québécois
Yves PerronBloc QuébécoisWants Changes

I heard what my friend said. I don't agree that everyone should speak on every topic. I want to know what he thinks about limiting speaking times when the House must answer the Senate.

Conservative
David BexteConservativeOpposes

Farmers really wanted the carbon tax off their fuel, but the government made it hard. I wonder if the government cares about what farmers think.

Liberal
Eric St-PierreLiberalSupports

I support the bill to give a medal to people who donate organs while they are alive. This shows we value their kindness and helps others think about doing the same, which can save lives.

Bill Timeline
Introduced in the House
Sep 22, 2025
Approved in principle (House)
Dec 11, 2025
Passed the House
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced in the Senate
Apr 23, 2026
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Bill Quality
Solid

This proposed law creates a medal to recognize living organ donors, which is a positive step to promote organ donation. However, many details, such as who can nominate donors and how the medal will be presented, are left to future regulations.

Things to Watch For

  • The regulations will determine who is excluded from getting the medal.
  • The nomination process for the medal is not defined in this proposed law.
  • The design of the medal is not described in this proposed law.
  • It is not clear how much the medal and ceremony will cost taxpayers.
  • The law does not address how to handle cases where a donor has moved or is difficult to contact.
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