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Vote #-80Passed Without Counting13 Feb 2026

Bill C-14 would change the rules for bail and how sentences are given out in court.

Passed

What They Voted On

Mr. Speaker, I would request it be carried it on division.

What This Vote Is Really About

This vote is about a proposed law called Bill C-14. This law wants to change how the courts handle bail and sentencing for people accused of crimes. Bail is when someone is released from jail while waiting for their trial. Sentencing is what happens after someone is found guilty. This proposed law would make it harder for some people to get bail. It would also change the rules for how judges decide on sentences. These changes would affect regular adults, young offenders, and members of the military. Citizens should care because these changes could affect how the justice system works. If you or someone you know is ever accused of a crime, these new rules could impact whether they are released on bail or how long their sentence is. The Senate committee is currently studying the proposed law to decide if it's a good idea.

This decision was made by "passed without counting" — no individual MP votes were counted.

Related Bill

C-14

Bail and Sentencing Changes

This proposed law changes the rules for bail and sentencing. It affects adults and young people accused of crimes. It also changes the rules for members of the military.

Introduced Oct 23, 2025·Last discussed Mar 12, 2026
Liberal
Hon. Sean Fraser
Liberal
Chance of
Passing
75%
Likely