Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders)
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to set out certain types of damages for which a restitution order may be made to certain persons who provide front-line services, including emergency and victim support services, to a community.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-238 amends the Criminal Code to allow courts to order offenders to pay restitution to community organizations that provide front-line services. This applies to crimes like drug and human trafficking, where these organizations often incur significant costs providing emergency shelter, medical aid, harm reduction programs, and mental health support to victims and their communities.
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Votes
Vote #: 101
Date: 2026-04-22
Result: Passed
Yes: 168
No: 153
Paired: 18
Yes / No Ratio
Yes52.3%
No47.7%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |