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C-225At report stage in the House of Commons

Changes to Criminal Laws Proposed

Criminal Law Changes

Introduced Sep 18, 2025·Last discussed Mar 12, 2026
Summary

There's a proposed law called C-225 that wants to change the Criminal Code. The Criminal Code is a big book of laws that says what crimes are in Canada. It also says what the punishments are for those crimes. Because I don't have enough information, I can't tell you exactly what parts of the Criminal Code this proposed law wants to change. Since I don't know the details, it's hard to say exactly who this proposed law would affect. If it changes the rules about theft, it could affect everyone. If it changes the rules about something specific, like fraud against seniors, it would mostly affect seniors and people who might commit that crime. It's important to know what this proposed law would do. Changes to the Criminal Code can have a big impact on people's lives. They can change what's legal and illegal. They can also change how the police and courts work. Once more information is available, you can decide if you agree with the proposed changes.

What MPs Are Saying
Conservative
Frank CaputoConservative

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Liberal
Chi NguyenLiberal

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Bloc Québécois
Sébastien LemireBloc Québécois

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Bill Quality
Solid

This proposed law aims to protect people in intimate relationships by increasing penalties for related crimes and making it harder for offenders to be released. However, it doesn't address all forms of abuse and relies on a clear definition of "intimate partner," which could be challenging.

Things to Watch For

  • The definition of "intimate partner" is not clearly defined, which could lead to confusion.
  • It is unclear how risk assessments will be conducted and what standards will be used.
  • The law doesn't cover all forms of abuse, such as financial or emotional abuse.
  • There may be challenges in proving the "intimate partner" relationship in court.
  • The law does not address the root causes of intimate partner violence.
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