​​In the coming weeks, Parliament will vote on a number of Private Members’ Bills — legislation brought forward by individual MPs and Senators.

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Before I cast my vote, I review each bill carefully and follow the debate in the House of Commons. Just as importantly, I want to hear directly from constituents.

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Below is a summary of the upcoming bills included in my Spring 2026 constituency newsletter. I invite you to share how you think I should vote.

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Bill C-218

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)

This bill would permanently stop the scheduled 2027 expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for individuals suffering solely from mental illness. As of March 17, 2027, individuals with only a mental illness — with no physical illness or terminal condition — would become eligible for MAiD under current law. The proposed expansion has sparked significant national debate among psychiatrists, mental health advocates, Indigenous communities, and disability rights organizations.

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Bill C-231

An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act

This bill seeks to help young people struggling with addiction access treatment programs rather than face punishment through the justice system alone. If passed, youth courts could defer sentencing in certain cases to allow participation in substance abuse treatment programs. Courts could also require attendance in treatment as a condition of certain orders.

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Bill C-232

An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (maximum security offenders)

This bill would require dangerous offenders and mass murderers to remain permanently classified as maximum-security inmates.

The legislation follows public concern after serial killer Paul Bernardo was transferred from a maximum-security prison in Ontario to a medium-security institution in Quebec in 2023. The bill would also repeal the “least restrictive environment” standard and restore previous language focused on “necessary restrictions” for inmate placement.

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Bill C-239

An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (accountability)

This bill would require provinces and territories receiving federal health transfers to establish accountability frameworks and publicly report on health-care performance benchmarks. The legislation aims to improve transparency and provide Canadians with clearer information on wait times, access to care, and health system performance while respecting provincial jurisdiction over healthcare delivery.

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Bill C-240

Offender Rehabilitation Act

This bill would allow courts to require offenders to complete rehabilitation measures such as education, job training, or addiction treatment while serving their sentence. The legislation would also require these rehabilitation measures to form part of correctional plans and be considered during parole decisions. In addition, the bill would make large-scale fentanyl trafficking an aggravating factor during sentencing.

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Bill C-252

National Day of Remembrance for Peacetime Military Deaths

This bill would establish a national day recognizing members of the Canadian Armed Forces who died while serving Canada outside wartime operations. The legislation aims to recognize service members who lost their lives during training exercises, domestic operations, and other non-combat duties.

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Bill S-211

Gambling Advertisement Restrictions

This bill would place additional restrictions on gambling advertisements in an effort to reduce exposure to youth and vulnerable Canadians. The legislation responds to growing concerns about the impact of gambling promotion on families and communities.

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Bill S-226

Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act

This bill would designate the second week of May each year as Jury Duty Appreciation Week across Canada. The legislation seeks to recognize Canadians who serve on juries and raise awareness about the importance of civic participation in the justice system.

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Bill S-233

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against persons who provide health services and first responders)

This bill would require courts to treat assaults against healthcare workers and first responders as an aggravating factor during sentencing. The legislation is intended to strengthen protections for frontline workers facing increasing violence on the job.