C-394Stronger Sentences for Safer Streets Act
An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (importing, exporting and producing certain substances)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 12, 2024
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since June 12, 2024
What it does
Reinstates mandatory minimum jail terms for some drug importing, exporting and production offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
What it does
- Reinstates minimum jail terms for importing or exporting Schedule I substances, including 1 year in some cases and 18 months when the amount is more than 1 kilogram.
- Sets importing or exporting Schedule II substances as an indictable offence punishable by life in prison, and keeps penalties for Schedule III, IV, V and VI substances.
- Raises the penalty for producing a Schedule I substance to life in prison, with a minimum of 3 years when certain aggravating factors apply and 2 years in other cases.
- Adds aggravating factors for drug production, including using another person’s property, risking people under 18, creating a safety hazard in a residential area, or using traps or devices that could cause death or bodily harm.
Who it affects
- People charged with drug importing or exporting
- People charged with drug production
- Courts
- Law enforcement
Topics
Background
The bill amends the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. It applies to offences involving substances listed in Schedules I to VI.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
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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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
Royal assent
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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: At second reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.