C-72Connected Care For Canadians Act
An Act respecting the interoperability of health information technology and to prohibit data blocking by health information technology vendors
Government bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 6, 2024
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since June 6, 2024
What it does
Requires health information technology vendors to make their systems interoperable and stops data blocking.
What it does
- Requires health information technology that is licensed, sold, or supplied as a service to be interoperable, meaning it can work with other systems.
- Prohibits data blocking by health information technology vendors.
- Aims to support a connected, secure, and person-centred health system.
Who it affects
- Health information technology vendors
- Health care organisations
- Patients
- People using health services
Background
Bill C-72 was introduced in the House of Commons on 6 June 2024 and received first reading.
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 a cabinet minister on behalf of the government. Government bills get set time for debate, so they are the most likely to become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
No recorded votes yet
Read the source
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.