S-226 — Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
Bill S-226 · Legislation · 10/28/2026, 5:47:19 AM
Bill summary
Based on the official bill text (As passed by the Senate, February 10, 2026) — Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo/DocumentViewer)
What the bill does
- Designates the second week of May each year as “Jury Duty Appreciation Week” throughout Canada.
- Gives the legislation the short title Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act.
Who it affects
- The designation applies throughout Canada. The preamble recognizes Canadians who perform jury duty and refers to jurors’ well-being and mental health.
- It says the week is intended to highlight jurors’ work and educate citizens, organizations, the justice system, and provincial and federal governments about jury duty.
Changes and notable details
- The text does not amend existing legislation or establish new duties, powers, funding or spending requirements.
- The supplied text says the bill was passed by the Senate on February 10, 2026; the stage is listed as first reading.
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