Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act
BillC-244
Session45-1
StageIn committee (House)
Introduced2025-09-22
Proposed byPatrick Weiler
This enactment amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to enhance the protection of marine areas by providing for increased liability for damage to marine areas.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-244, also known as the Clean Coasts Act, aims to better protect Canada's marine environments. It does this by strengthening two existing laws: the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. The changes will increase accountability for damage caused to marine areas.
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Legislative Timeline
2025-09-22
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes enhanced marine protection and increased liability for damages.
Current
In committee (House)
✦ AIBill is currently under review by a House of Commons committee.
Votes
Vote #: 73
Date: 2026-02-25
Result: Passed
Yes: 202
No: 125
Yes / No Ratio
Yes61.8%
No38.2%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |