Bill S-231 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources)
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This bill protects journalists from being forced to reveal their sources and restricts police search warrants targeting journalists, requiring judges to balance public interest in criminal investigations against press freedom.
Bill S-231, called the Journalistic Sources Protection Act, protects journalists and their sources by making two main changes to federal law. First, it amends the Canada Evidence Act to allow journalists to refuse to disclose information that identifies or could identify a confidential source. A court, judge, or other authority can only force a journalist to reveal a source if: (1) the information cannot reasonably be obtained any other way, and (2) the public interest in justice outweighs the public interest in protecting the source. The court must consider how important the information is, the importance of press freedom, and the impact on the source and journalist. Second, it amends the Criminal Code to restrict police and investigators when seeking search warrants, wiretaps, or similar investigative tools that target journalists or their materials. These applications must now go to a superior court judge (not lower-level judges). The judge can only approve such requests if: (1) there is no other reasonable way to get the information, and (2) the public interest in the criminal investigation outweighs the journalist's privacy rights. The judge may appoint a "special advocate" to argue for press freedom during these decisions. If police discover during a search that they have accessed a journalist's materials without making the required application to a superior court judge, they must immediately stop examining documents, seal them, and ask a superior court judge to decide what should happen next. A superior court judge can then order the documents handled according to strict rules: the journalist must get notice before any document is examined, and can challenge whether it should be handed over to police within 10 days. The bill applies to current and former journalists and anyone who assists them. It does not apply if a journalist is suspected of committing a crime themselves, though judges can still impose protective conditions if needed.
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Official textParliamentary Process
This artifact documents the legislative journey of Bill S-231 through the Senate and House of Commons, culminating in Royal Assent.
This record shows the procedural steps for Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources), from its first reading in the Senate on November 22, 2016, through its various stages including committee review, report stage, and third reading. It also details the bill's progress through the House of Commons, including messages exchanged between the chambers and the bill's eventual reception of Royal Assent on October 18, 2017. The artifact highlights key dates, readings, and the 'Agreed to' status at various points, indicating procedural approval.
Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, was introduced and received first reading in the Senate.
On November 22, 2016, during a Senate sitting, Bill S-231, an Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources), was introduced and read for the first time. This marks the initial procedural step for the bill in the Senate, following its introduction by Senator Claude Carignan. The Senate then proceeded with other routine proceedings, question period, and orders of the day, which included debates and votes on other bills and motions.
Bill S-231, aimed at protecting journalistic sources, successfully completed its legislative stages in both the Senate and the House of Commons, culminating in Royal Assent.
This record outlines the progression of Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, through the Senate. It details the bill's journey from first reading to Royal Assent, including stages like second reading, committee study, report stage, and third reading. The record indicates that the bill was sponsored in the Senate by Senator Claude Carignan and debated by Senator André Pratte. It also notes the bill's subsequent journey through the House of Commons, where it was sponsored by Gérard Deltell and debated by Joël Lightbound, before receiving Royal Assent on October 18, 2017.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-231, Senator Claude Carignan argued for the necessity of legislating stronger protections for journalistic sources to safeguard democracy and public trust, citing recent surveillance incidents and Supreme Court rulings, before the debate was adjourned.
On December 5, 2016, the Senate debated Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources. Senator Claude Carignan introduced the bill, highlighting recent instances of journalists being placed under surveillance, which he argued undermines a pillar of democracy: the protection of whistleblowers and confidential sources. He emphasized the critical role of these sources in holding government accountable and cited Supreme Court decisions that underscore the importance of protecting journalistic sources. The bill aims to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code to establish a legal framework for protecting journalistic sources, requiring superior court judges to authorize any search warrants or orders related to journalists and establishing a process to object to the disclosure of information that could reveal a source. Senator Carignan argued that this legislation would codify existing jurisprudence and prevent "fishing expeditions" by law enforcement, ultimately preserving public trust and the right to information. The debate was adjourned, meaning it was not concluded on this day.
During the second reading debate of Bill S-231, the sponsor explained the bill's aim to protect journalistic sources, emphasizing their importance to democracy and the need for stronger legislative protection.
This document records the Senate's debate at the second reading stage of Bill S-231. The bill's sponsor, Senator Claude Carignan, delivered a speech explaining the bill's purpose, which is to protect journalistic sources. He highlighted the importance of whistleblowers and confidential sources in a democracy and argued that current protections are insufficient, citing recent surveillance of journalists and the Supreme Court's rulings on the matter. The debate was adjourned, meaning it was paused to be continued at a later time.
This Senate sitting on December 12, 2016, included procedural motions, the tabling of reports, first reading of a bill, and continuation of debates on various legislative items, including Bill S-231 concerning journalistic sources, and received Royal Assent for other bills.
This document is a record of a Senate sitting on December 12, 2016. It details various procedural activities, including motions adopted regarding photographing a Royal Assent ceremony and adjustments to committee memberships and question period timing. The sitting also included the tabling of committee reports, the first reading of a bill, and the continuation of debates on several other bills, including Bill S-231 concerning the protection of journalistic sources, Bill C-35 (an appropriation bill), Bill C-2 (Income Tax Act), Bill C-26 (Canada Pension Plan), Bill S-230 (drug-impaired driving), and Bill S-215 (sentencing for violent offences against Aboriginal women). The record indicates that Royal Assent was received for some bills, and debates on others were adjourned or continued. It does not contain the full text of Bill S-231, but rather discussions about its second reading.
This record details a Senate sitting where Royal Assent was given to bills, and a debate on Bill S-231 concerning the protection of journalistic sources occurred, emphasizing the importance of a free press for democracy.
This document records a Senate sitting on December 12, 2016. A significant portion of the sitting involved the Royal Assent ceremony, where the Governor General formally approved bills. The rest of the sitting included various procedural matters such as tabling reports, introducing a bill, and debating other bills. Specifically, this artifact pertains to the second reading debate of Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources). Senator André Pratte spoke about the importance of protecting journalistic sources, citing recent instances of police surveillance on journalists in Quebec and elsewhere. He argued that such surveillance hinders investigative journalism, which is crucial for democracy. The debate also touched on other bills related to the Canada Pension Plan, income tax, appropriations, and various other matters before the Senate.
During a Senate sitting on December 14, 2016, new senators were introduced, tributes were paid to a retiring senator, and discussions were held on climate change, pension plans, drug-impaired driving, and the protection of journalistic sources, with Bill S-231 being referred to committee.
This Senate sitting on December 14, 2016, included the introduction of two new senators, Daniel Christmas and Rosa Galvez. Much of the sitting was dedicated to tributes for Senator Nancy Ruth, who was retiring. The Senate also dealt with several committee reports and notices of motions on various topics. During Question Period, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change answered questions on climate change, carbon pricing, and related issues. The sitting also included continued debate on Bill C-26 regarding the Canada Pension Plan, debate and an amendment to Bill S-230 concerning drug-impaired driving, and a second reading debate on Bill S-231 concerning the protection of journalistic sources. Bill S-231 was referred to committee. Finally, the Senate adopted a report on the broadcasting of its proceedings and adjourned.
The Senate's Committee of the Whole consideration of Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, was completed on March 9, 2017, before the bill eventually received Royal Assent.
This record indicates that the Senate Committee of the Whole stage for Bill S-231, an act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code concerning the protection of journalistic sources, was completed on March 9, 2017. This stage involved the committee examining the bill. The bill itself later received Royal Assent on October 18, 2017.
On March 9, 2017, the Senate convened for a sitting where the Thirteenth Report of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Bill S-231, proposing amendments to protect journalistic sources, was presented.
On March 9, 2017, the Senate convened for a sitting that included Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and Orders of the Day. During Routine Proceedings, the Thirteenth Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs was presented concerning Bill S-231, an Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code. This report included proposed amendments to the bill. Various other reports from parliamentary delegations were tabled, and a notice of motion to amend a Senate rule was given. Question Period addressed topics including infrastructure spending, the John Diefenbaker Defender of Human Rights and Freedom Award, international market access for agricultural products, grain transportation, medical assistance in dying, and the legalization of marijuana. The Orders of the Day featured continued debate on the third reading of Bill C-6 (Citizenship Act), second reading debates on Bill S-5 (Tobacco Act and Non-smokers' Health Act) and Bill C-37 (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act), a message from the House of Commons regarding an amendment to Bill S-201 (Genetic Non-Discrimination Act), and motions regarding the schedule of Question Period and adjournment. Additionally, there were debates and motions related to other bills and committee studies, including Senate Modernization, housing in Inuit communities, the Temporary Foreign Workers Program, and the impact of climate change on agriculture.
The Senate Report stage for Bill S-231 was completed on April 4, 2017, before the bill ultimately received Royal Assent.
The Senate Report stage for Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, was completed on April 4, 2017. This stage is where the Senate reviews and can propose amendments to a bill after it has been studied in committee. The provided text indicates this stage was completed, but does not detail the specific proceedings or any amendments made at this point. The bill later received Royal Assent on October 18, 2017.
The Senate considered and adopted amendments to Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, as proposed by the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
On April 4, 2017, the Senate proceeded to consider the thirteenth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs concerning Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources). Senator Serge Joyal moved the adoption of the report, explaining the five groups of amendments proposed by the committee. These amendments dealt with the definition of a journalist, extending protections to former journalists, adding a new element for court authorization of disclosure, extending the warrant procedure, and requiring judges to balance public interest with criminal prosecution when issuing warrants. The Senate adopted the report and the bill, as amended, was placed on the Order of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.
Bill S-231 completed its third reading in the Senate on April 11, 2017, before receiving Royal Assent later that year.
This record indicates that Bill S-231 completed its third reading stage in the Senate on April 11, 2017. This stage is a final review and approval of the bill in the Senate. The bill later received Royal Assent on October 18, 2017, which is when it officially became law.
On April 6, 2017, the Senate held its sitting, including Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and Orders of the Day, with significant debate and adjourned discussions on various bills and committee reports, including Bill S-231 concerning journalistic sources.
This record details the proceedings of the Senate on April 6, 2017. The Senate engaged in various activities including Senators' Statements on diverse topics such as the Montfort Hospital anniversary, the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and athlete Darlene Jakubowski. Routine Proceedings included the presentation of committee reports on topics ranging from omnibus bills to farmland acquisition and automated vehicles. Question Period addressed issues like reducing the stigma of depression, social isolation among seniors, and tax rates for small businesses. The Orders of the Day featured ongoing debates and motions on several bills, including amendments to the Canada Labour Code, Citizenship Act, and National Anthem Act, as well as discussions on financial aid for Bombardier Inc. and modernization of the Official Languages Act. Notably, Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, had its third reading debate adjourned.
The Senate convened on April 11, 2017, for routine proceedings, question period, and orders of the day, including debates on Bill S-231 (protection of journalistic sources) and other legislative matters.
This document is a record of a Senate sitting on April 11, 2017. It details various procedural activities, including the tabling of committee reports, the introduction of bills, and discussions on a range of topics. Notably, it records the third reading debate for Bill S-231, which concerns the protection of journalistic sources, and includes discussions on proposed amendments related to labour relations and citizenship.
Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, completed its First Reading in the House of Commons on May 3, 2017, as part of its legislative journey that concluded with Royal Assent.
This record details the initial step for Bill S-231 in the House of Commons, known as First Reading, which occurred on May 3, 2017. This is a procedural step where a bill is formally introduced and read for the first time, and it was completed on this date. The bill itself eventually received Royal Assent on October 18, 2017, becoming a statute. The provided text also outlines the bill's progress through various stages in both the Senate and the House of Commons, including readings, committee considerations, and report stages, culminating in its final assent.
The House of Commons debated various issues during this sitting, including the introduction of Bill S-231, which aims to protect journalistic sources.
This record details the first reading debate in the House of Commons for Bill S-231, an Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code concerning the protection of journalistic sources. The debate included discussions on various other topics such as national defence, foreign affairs, and ethics, but the specific proceedings related to Bill S-231 involved its introduction and first reading. The bill later received Royal Assent.
The House of Commons completed the Second Reading stage for Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, on June 9, 2017.
This artifact details the completion of the Second Reading stage for Bill S-231 in the House of Commons on June 9, 2017. This stage involved the bill being presented and discussed, and ultimately agreed to for referral to a committee. The bill, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, had previously passed through several stages in the Senate before being introduced in the House of Commons.
Members of Parliament debated Bill S-231, a Senate-passed bill designed to protect journalistic sources by amending the Canada Evidence Act and Criminal Code, with discussions focusing on its procedural implications and potential impacts.
During a House of Commons debate on May 11, 2017, Members of Parliament discussed Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code, which aims to protect journalistic sources. The discussion focused on the bill's provisions to shield sources, define who qualifies as a journalist, limit the authority to authorize investigations to Superior Court judges, and shift the burden of proof to the police when seeking to investigate journalists. While the bill had passed the Senate unanimously and received support from various media organizations, concerns were raised about the definition of a journalist being too narrow and potential conflicts with other laws, especially regarding national security and privacy.
During a House of Commons debate on Bill S-231, members discussed the crucial role of protecting journalistic sources for a healthy democracy, debating specific provisions related to journalist definitions, judicial authorization for investigations, and the burden of proof.
This is a record of a debate in the House of Commons on May 11, 2017, regarding Bill S-231, an Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code concerning the protection of journalistic sources. The debate focuses on the importance of protecting journalistic sources, the definition of a journalist, the role of judges in authorizing investigations, and the burden of proof in such cases. Members from different parties discussed the bill's potential impact on press freedom and democracy, with some expressing concerns about the bill's scope and application.
During a debate at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, Members of Parliament discussed Bill S-231, an act aimed at protecting journalistic sources, emphasizing its importance for press freedom and democracy.
This document is a transcript of a debate in the House of Commons concerning Bill S-231, an Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code, focused on protecting journalistic sources. The debate primarily involved Members of Parliament discussing the bill's provisions and its importance for press freedom and democracy in Canada. Key themes included the definition of a journalist, the process for obtaining warrants to investigate journalists, the reversal of the burden of proof for such investigations, and the broader implications for the relationship between the media, sources, and law enforcement.
During the second reading debate of Bill S-231 in the House of Commons, members discussed proposed amendments to protect journalistic sources by clarifying the definition of a journalist, altering the authorization process for investigations, and reversing the burden of proof.
During this debate at the second reading stage in the House of Commons on Bill S-231, members from various parties discussed the protection of journalistic sources. The bill aims to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code. There was discussion about the need for clearer definitions of journalists, the process for authorizing investigations into journalists, and the burden of proof in such cases. Members also commented on the evolving media landscape and the importance of protecting sources in the digital age.
On June 9, 2017, the House of Commons debated and referred Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, to a committee for further study, following its second reading.
On June 9, 2017, the House of Commons held a debate at the second reading stage for Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources). This debate occurred after the bill had already received Royal Assent. During the sitting, the House also discussed other matters, including the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1 (Bill C-44), and routine proceedings like tabling reports and petitions. The specific debate for Bill S-231 began later in the day, focusing on its purpose and provisions. The motion to refer Bill S-231 to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security was agreed to, meaning the House advanced the bill to the committee stage for further study.
Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, completed its committee review stage in the House of Commons on June 20, 2017, before receiving Royal Assent later that year.
This artifact details the legislative process for Bill S-231 in the House of Commons. It indicates that the bill completed its 'Consideration in committee' stage on June 20, 2017, after several sitting days dedicated to this process in June 2017. This stage involves a detailed review of the bill's content by a committee. The artifact also notes the bill eventually received Royal Assent on October 18, 2017.
On June 20, 2017, the House of Commons received a committee report with amendments on Bill S-231, an act concerning journalistic sources.
On June 20, 2017, the House of Commons, during its consideration in committee stage for Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources), a committee report was presented with amendments. The record details various procedural activities including the tabling of committee reports, the introduction of new bills, statements by members on various topics, oral questions, and points of order. Specifically, the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security presented its 13th report concerning Bill S-231, reporting the bill back to the House with amendments.
Bill S-231, an Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code regarding the protection of journalistic sources, completed its Report stage in the House of Commons on September 19, 2017.
This record shows that Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, completed the Report stage in the House of Commons on September 19, 2017. This stage allows for further amendments and consideration of the bill before it moves to Third Reading.
This House of Commons sitting on September 19, 2017, primarily featured extensive debate on Bill S-2 concerning motor vehicle safety and concluded with the concurrence and third reading of Bill S-231 regarding journalistic sources.
This document is a record of a sitting of the House of Commons on September 19, 2017. While the document is labeled as related to Bill S-231, the majority of the content discusses Bill S-2, an Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and to make a consequential amendment to another Act. The sitting included routine proceedings, government orders where Bill S-2 was debated extensively, statements by members on various topics, and oral questions on taxation, official languages, marijuana, privacy, veterans affairs, foreign affairs, indigenous affairs, natural resources, fisheries and oceans, and Canadian heritage. Towards the end of the sitting, there was a point of order regarding a previous ruling and the consideration of private members' business, specifically Bill S-231, which was then moved for concurrence and third reading. Finally, the House proceeded to adjournment proceedings.
This record marks the completion of the Third Reading in the House of Commons for Bill S-231, an act concerning the protection of journalistic sources, prior to the bill receiving Royal Assent.
This artifact details the completion of the Third Reading stage for Bill S-231 in the House of Commons on October 4, 2017. This stage is part of the legislative process that leads to a bill becoming law. The bill subsequently received Royal Assent on October 18, 2017, becoming Statute of Canada 2017, c. 22. The provided text outlines the bill's journey through various stages in both the Senate and the House of Commons, including readings, committee considerations, and report stages. It also notes messages exchanged between the chambers regarding amendments. The artifact also lists similar bills introduced in previous Parliaments.
During the third reading debate on Bill S-231, MPs from different parties discussed the bill's aim to protect journalistic sources and whistleblowers by changing legal procedures for investigations involving journalists.
On September 19, 2017, the House of Commons debated Bill S-231, an Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code to protect journalistic sources. This debate occurred during the third reading stage of the bill. Multiple MPs from various parties spoke, expressing general support for the bill's intent to safeguard journalistic sources and whistleblowers. Discussion themes included the definition of a journalist, the role of superior court judges in issuing warrants for investigations involving journalists, and the reversal of the burden of proof to require police to justify investigations targeting journalists. Amendments made in committee were also discussed, aiming to refine the bill's protections and ensure it aligns with existing legal frameworks.
During the third reading debate in the House of Commons on September 29, 2017, members discussed Bill S-231, aiming to enhance the protection of journalistic sources through amendments to the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code.
This document is a record of a debate in the House of Commons on September 29, 2017, concerning Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources). The debate occurred at the third reading stage of the bill. Members from various parties, including the NDP, CPC, and Liberal, spoke. The main discussion focused on the importance of protecting journalistic sources to ensure freedom of the press and public access to information. The bill aims to reverse the burden of proof, requiring authorities to justify why journalistic sources should be revealed, and to transfer the power to issue warrants from justices of the peace to superior court judges. Some members noted that while the bill had broad support, amendments were made to refine its application, particularly concerning the definition of 'journalist' and 'media', and to ensure it does not shield criminal conduct. The debate also touched upon the role of the Senate and House committees in refining the legislation.
The House of Commons debated and passed Bill S-231, concerning the protection of journalistic sources, during a sitting that also addressed other legislative matters.
On October 4, 2017, the House of Commons concluded the third reading debate and passed Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act and the Criminal Code (protection of journalistic sources). The artifact provided is a record of the House of Commons sitting on that date. The sitting included debates on various topics, the passage of other bills, and discussions related to Bill C-48 (Oil Tanker Moratorium Act) and Bill C-343 (Act respecting the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Criminal Acts). The debate and proceedings related to Bill S-231 are not detailed in this specific sitting record beyond its mention as being read the third time and passed.
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Vote Summary
Representative Voting Breakdown
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| Representative | Role | Riding | Party | Vote | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP | Spadina—Fort York | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | York South—Weston | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Fundy Royal | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brossard—Saint-Lambert | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Willowdale | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Richmond Centre | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beauport—Limoilou | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Mill Woods | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Orléans | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Halifax | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Alfred-Pellan | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ottawa West—Nepean | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Salaberry—Suroît | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mount Royal | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nipissing—Timiskaming | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Parkdale—High Park | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Peace River—Westlock | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Waterloo | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Huron—Bruce | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | South Shore—St. Margarets | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lambton—Kent—Middlesex | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough Southwest | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cumberland—Colchester | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Red Deer—Lacombe | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Banff—Airdrie | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Heritage | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hamilton East—Stoney Creek | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Markham—Unionville | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saskatoon—University | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Châteauguay—Lacolle | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Windsor West | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Simcoe North | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cambridge | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Portage—Lisgar | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Delta | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Toronto—St. Paul's | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ottawa Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Whitby | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nepean | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Windsor—Tecumseh | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | St. Catharines | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Grande Prairie—Mackenzie | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Abitibi—Témiscamingue | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | University—Rosedale | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Oshawa | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | West Nova | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint Boniface—Saint Vital | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Elmwood—Transcona | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Dartmouth—Cole Harbour | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Oxford | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Chatham-Kent—Leamington | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cypress Hills—Grasslands | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hamilton Centre | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Laurentides—Labelle | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | LaSalle—Émard—Verdun | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ottawa South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Flamborough—Glanbrook | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Fort McMurray—Cold Lake | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Niagara West | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | King—Vaughan | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Chicoutimi—Le Fjord | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brome—Missisquoi | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Haldimand—Norfolk | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver Kingsway | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Thunder Bay—Rainy River | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Red Deer—Mountain View | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Abbotsford | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Saanich—Gulf Islands | Green Party | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bourassa | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Laurent | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Durham | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Regina—Lewvan | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vimy | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Laval—Les Îles | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Glengarry—Prescott—Russell | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lac-Saint-Louis | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Drummond | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Maurice—Champlain | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pierrefonds—Dollard | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Joliette | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga—Streetsville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough—Rouge Park | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Don Valley North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Louis-Saint-Laurent | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Courtenay—Alberni | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Long Range Mountains | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Laurier—Sainte-Marie | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nunavut | Independent | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga—Erin Mills | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | London—Fanshawe | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lévis—Lotbinière | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Etobicoke—Lakeshore | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Markham—Stouffville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | La Prairie | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Québec | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pickering—Uxbridge | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver East | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Winnipeg South Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Yellowhead | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver Granville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Steveston—Richmond East | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Louis-Hébert | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cloverdale—Langley City | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough—Guildwood | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Perth—Wellington | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Oakville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vancouver Quadra | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Humber River—Black Creek | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Toronto—Danforth | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Davenport | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Papineau | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Simcoe—Grey | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton West | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | New Brunswick Southwest | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kanata—Carleton | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Elgin—Middlesex—London | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Burlington | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Jonquière | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton West | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Fleetwood—Port Kells | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Avalon | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Burnaby South | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Griesbach | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Winnipeg North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Battle River—Crowfoot | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saskatoon—Grasswood | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Northumberland—Peterborough South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Etobicoke North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Newmarket—Aurora | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Yukon | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brandon—Souris | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Confederation | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Strathcona | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Rivière-des-Mille-Îles | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Guelph | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Montcalm | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Richmond Hill | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Eglinton—Lawrence | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Compton—Stanstead | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sarnia—Lambton | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | La Pointe-de-l'Île | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hochelaga | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sydney—Victoria | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kingston and the Islands | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ajax | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Chilliwack—Hope | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Langley—Aldergrove | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bow River | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kitchener South—Hespeler | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Markham—Thornhill | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Peterborough—Kawartha | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kildonan—St. Paul | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Fredericton | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beloeil—Chambly | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beauce | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | North Okanagan—Shuswap | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Wellington—Halton Hills | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | York Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Terrebonne | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Montarville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Nose Hill | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Hastings—Lennox and Addington | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton—Wetaskiwin | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Ottawa—Vanier | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Repentigny | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Victoria | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Skeena—Bulkley Valley | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bay of Quinte | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Honoré-Mercier | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Oakville North—Burlington | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Miramichi—Grand Lake | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Thunder Bay—Superior North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sudbury | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga East—Cooksville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | London North Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | New Westminster—Burnaby | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Vaudreuil—Soulanges | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | York—Simcoe | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brantford—Brant | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Shefford | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Longueuil—Saint-Hubert | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Carleton | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lethbridge | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | North Island—Powell River | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton East | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kitchener Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Regina—Wascana | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Thérèse-De Blainville | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Madawaska—Restigouche | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Rivière-du-Nord | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | South Okanagan—West Kootenay | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Niagara Falls | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Trois-Rivières | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Egmont | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kenora | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Don Valley West | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Winnipeg Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Cape Breton—Canso | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Signal Hill | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Berthier—Maskinongé | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kings—Hants | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | St. John's South—Mount Pearl | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Charlottetown | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Central Nova | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Acadie—Bathurst | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Scarborough North | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Nanaimo—Ladysmith | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saskatoon West | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mirabel | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Brampton South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Calgary Midnapore | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kelowna—Lake Country | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Gatineau | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Surrey—Newton | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Mississauga—Lakeshore | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Tobique—Mactaquac | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
MP | MP | Provencher | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. |
| MP | Burnaby North—Seymour | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Winnipeg South | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Sault Ste. Marie | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Essex | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Niagara Centre | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Saint John—Rothesay | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Kootenay—Columbia | NDP | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pontiac | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères | Bloc Québécois | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Don Valley East | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Marc-Aurèle-Fortin | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Labrador | Liberal | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Edmonton Manning | Conservative | Yes | Recorded without an additional note. | |
| MP | Toronto Centre | Liberal | Paired | Paired during this recorded vote. | |
| MP | Manicouagan | Bloc Québécois | Paired | Paired during this recorded vote. |
Official sources
Status, sponsor, votes, and timeline on this page are drawn from these official legislative sources and public records. Each summary above is attributed to its own source.
How this data is sourced