C-371Rail Passenger Priority Act
An Act to amend the Canada Transportation Act (passenger rail service)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on December 13, 2023
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since December 13, 2023
What it does
Requires railway companies to give passenger rail service priority over freight when there is a conflict, and allows penalties for breaking the rule.
What it does
- Requires railway companies to give passenger rail service priority over freight when there is a conflict on a railway line.
- Allows a breach of this rule to be handled as a violation under the Canada Transportation Act, with a maximum penalty of $250,000 for each violation.
- Lets the Minister delegate related violation powers, duties, or functions to the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Who it affects
- Passenger rail travellers
- Railway companies
- Freight rail operators
- Minister of Transport
- Canadian Transportation Agency
Background
It amends the Canada Transportation Act.
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
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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.