Bishop Brigante Colon Cancer Prevention Act, 2026
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- Sponsor
- Gélinas, France
- Introduced
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- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1st—
- 2ndMay 19, 2026
- Comm.—
- 3rd—
- Senate—
- Assent—
Bill overview
Bill 102, “Bishop Brigante Colon Cancer Prevention Act, 2026”, is an Ontario bill from session 44-1. It was introduced by France Gélinas (NDP, Nickel Belt).
It reached second reading on May 19, 2026. Its latest recorded status is “In committee”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
Bill 102, the Bishop Brigante Colon Cancer Prevention Act, 2026, is currently at second reading in the Ontario legislature. Sponsored by France Gélinas, this bill aims to require certain employers to provide access to colon cancer screening for their employees. If passed, the bill would mandate that employers with 50 or more employees offer a colon cancer screening program, with the goal of reducing the incidence of colon cancer in Ontario.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Bishop Brigante Colon Cancer Prevention Act, 2026.
- 02The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the prevention of colon cancer in Ontario.
- 03The Minister of Health may establish a program to provide funding for colon cancer prevention initiatives in Ontario.
- 04The program established under this Act may include funding for research, education and awareness campaigns.
- 05The Minister of Health shall report to the Legislative Assembly on the effectiveness of the program established under this Act.
Vote roll
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