S-267An Act to amend the Criminal Code (aggravating circumstance — evacuation order or emergency)
Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on June 13, 2023
- Status
- At second reading in the Senate since June 13, 2023
- Sponsor
- Salma AtaullahjanSenator
- Senator
What it does
Adds a sentencing factor when someone commits an offence while a place is under evacuation or facing a natural disaster or emergency.
What it does
- Adds a new aggravating circumstance under the Criminal Code for sentencing when an offender takes advantage of a lawful evacuation order, natural disaster, or other emergency where the offence happened.
Who it affects
- People sentenced for criminal offences
- Victims in evacuation areas
- Courts
Topics
Background
The bill changes section 718.2 of the Criminal Code, which lists factors courts must consider when deciding a sentence.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
House of Commons
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by a senator. If the Senate passes it, it goes to the House of Commons, where an MP must agree to sponsor it. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
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LEGISinfo status: At second reading in the Senate. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.