C-395An Act to amend the Criminal Code (public transit workers)
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
Adds public transit workers to the Criminal Code rule that treats assault against them as an aggravating factor at sentencing.
What it does
- Replaces Criminal Code section 269.01 to require courts to treat assault against a public transit worker as an aggravating factor when sentencing the listed offences.
- Defines public transit to mean passenger transportation service provided to the public, including paratransit and school bus services.
Who it affects
- Public transit workers
- People charged with assault
- Courts
Background
The bill replaces section 269.01 of the Criminal Code. It expands the aggravating circumstance from public transit operators to all public transit workers.
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
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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: 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.