C-207An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on December 7, 2021
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since December 7, 2021
What it does
Adds a right to proper housing at a reasonable cost and free of unreasonable barriers to the Canadian Bill of Rights.
What it does
- Adds to the Canadian Bill of Rights a right to proper housing at a reasonable cost and free of unreasonable barriers.
- Brings the change into force on the first anniversary of royal assent.
Who it affects
- Individuals in Canada
- People seeking housing
- Federal decision-makers
Background
The bill amends section 1 of the Canadian Bill of Rights by adding a new paragraph on housing rights.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.