Summary

Current status

At second reading in the House of Commons

Latest activity

Introduction and first reading on Monday, June 15, 2026 (House of Commons)

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Progress

House of Commons

First reading

Completed on Monday, June 15, 2026

End of stage activity

Introduction and first reading, Monday, June 15, 2026

Chamber sittings

Sitting date
Debates (Hansard)

Monday, June 15, 2026

Sitting 136

Second reading

No activity

Consideration in committee

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Report stage

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Third reading

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Senate

First reading

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Second reading

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Third reading

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Recorded votes

House of Commons

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Senate

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Speaker's rulings and statements

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Major speeches at second reading

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Legislative summary

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Similar bills

No similar bills were introduced during previous sessions or Parliaments

Departmental information

Press releases

Government of Canada tables new legislation to protect children’s data, strengthen privacy and build trust in the digital economy (2026-06-15 | Department of Industry)

Prime Minister Carney launches AI for All: Canada’s new national artificial intelligence strategy (2026-06-04 | Prime Minister of Canada)

Background information

Backgrounder: Government of Canada introduces legislation to Protect Canadians’ Privacy in the Digital Age (2026-06-15 | Department of Industry)

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Further reading

Christopher Ferguson, and Dongwoo Kim, “Bill C-36: A Third Attempt at Federal Private-Sector Privacy Reform,” Privacy & Cybersecurity Bulletin, Fasken, 18 June 2026.

Department of Canadian Heritage. “Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Make Social Media Services and AI Chatbots Safer for Children.” Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, 10 June 2026.

Department of Industry. “Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All.” Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Government of Canada, 2026.

Molly Reynolds et al., “Bill C-36: Federal government revives privacy legislation,” Torys, 18 June 2026.

Osler, The Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (Bill C-36): Key obligations and enforcement overview, 29 June 2026.

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