The main changes C-246 would make, in plain reading order.
Back to billsSponsor: Rachael Thomas, Member of Parliament (Lethbridge)
Proposed changes
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to require that sentences for sexual offences be served consecutively.
Every bill has to clear each step, in both chambers. Tap a step's name to learn what it means.
· House of Commons
Completed. September 23, 2025
· House of Commons
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
· House of Commons
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
· House of Commons
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
· Senate
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
· Senate
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
· Senate
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
· Senate
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
· Governor General
Not reached yet. Not reached yet
This bill is no longer moving. Status: Bill defeated.
1 organization named this bill in their lobbying registration or in 0 reported meetings. Their own words are quoted.
Canadian Centre for Child Protection Inc. registered to lobby on it · latest Aug 13, 2026
“Bill C-246 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consecutive sentences for sexual offences)”
From the Commissioner of Lobbying. A bill is listed when the lobbyist's description makes clear it means this bill, not one with the same number from another Parliament.
The most recent recorded speeches on this bill. Links go to the official transcript of that sitting.
Rachael Thomas · Conservative
Sponsor’s speech, December 4, 2025 (House) · Read the transcript
Patricia Lattanzio · Liberal
Response speech, December 4, 2025 (House) · Read the transcript
Alexis Deschênes · Bloc Québécois
Response speech, December 4, 2025 (House) · Read the transcript
Full debates and votes on OpenParliament.ca (an independent site)
Saved on this device only. Star the bill to see your note on its card.