Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act
An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make a related amendment to the Criminal Code
- Sponsor
- Chak Au
- Introduced
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- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1stJun 17, 2026
- 2nd—
- Comm.—
- 3rd—
- Senate—
- Assent—
Bill overview
Bill C-289, “Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act”, is a federal bill from session 45-1. Its long title is “An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make a related amendment to the Criminal Code”. It was introduced by Chak Au (Conservative, Richmond Centre-Marpole).
It reached first reading on June 17, 2026. Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to increase penalties for unauthorized distribution of controlled substances.
- 02The Act makes a related amendment to the Criminal Code to expand the definition of 'trafficking in substances'.
- 03The amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act come into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.
- 04The related amendment to the Criminal Code comes into force on the day this Act receives Royal Assent.
- 05This Act does not apply to any act or omission that occurred before the day this Act receives Royal Assent.
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