S-6Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 4
A fourth Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law
Government bill, introduced in the Senate on February 24, 2026
- Status
- Awaiting first reading in the House of Commons since June 17, 2026
- Sponsor
- Pierre MoreauSenator
- Senator
What it does
Amends 51 federal laws to fit Quebec civil law and to make both language versions reflect common law and civil law.
What it does
- Amends 51 federal statutes to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec.
- Updates financial laws, including the Bank Act, Cooperative Credit Associations Act, Insurance Companies Act and Trust and Loan Companies Act.
- Updates other laws, including the Access to Information Act, Financial Administration Act, Interpretation Act and Official Languages Act.
- Ensures each language version of the amended laws takes into account both common law and civil law.
Who it affects
- Federal departments and agencies
- Banks and credit unions
- Insurance companies
- Trust and loan companies
- People and businesses using federal laws in Quebec
- Users of federal laws in English and French
Background
This is the fourth in a series of bills linked to the harmonisation of federal statutes after the Civil Code of Québec came into force in 1994.
Where it is
Senate
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Completed.
Committee
Completed.
Third reading
Completed.
House of Commons
First reading
Current stage. Now here
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
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
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LEGISinfo status: Senate bill awaiting first reading in the House of Commons. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.