C-277Regulating the Online Use of Deepfakes Act
An Act to provide for the regulation of the online use of deepfakes and for related transparency measures
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on May 6, 2026
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since May 6, 2026
What it does
Creates rules for online platforms to label, remove and keep records about deepfakes, and adds administrative monetary penalties for violations.
What it does
- Requires online operators to set up a process, including user reporting, to identify deepfakes shared through their services.
- Requires operators to take reasonable steps so deepfakes shared through their services are clearly identified as deepfakes.
- Requires operators to take reasonable steps to stop deepfakes that may cause significant harm from being shared, and to remove them as soon as feasible after identification.
- Requires operators to keep records and data needed to show compliance with the act, and lets the Governor in Council make rules about those records.
- Creates an administrative monetary penalties scheme for violations, with penalty amounts set by regulation and possible liability for directors or officers who took part.
Who it affects
- Online platform operators
- Social media services
- Directors and officers of operators
- People depicted in deepfakes
Background
The bill defines deepfakes as photo, video or audio recordings altered or made with AI to use a person's appearance or voice, when meant to seem authentic. It applies to owners or operators of online undertakings and social media services accessible in Canada.
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
How the House voted
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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.