C-220 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (immigration status in sentencing)
Bill C-220 · Legislation · 10/28/2026, 5:47:19 AM
Bill summary
Based on the official bill text (First reading, September 17, 2025) — Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo/DocumentViewer)
What the bill does
- Bill C-220 would add section 718.202 to the Criminal Code.
- When sentencing an offender who is not a Canadian citizen, a court would be prohibited from considering any potential impact of the sentence on the immigration status in Canada of the offender or a member of their family.
Who it affects
- The proposed rule applies to courts sentencing offenders who are not Canadian citizens. It also covers potential effects on their family members’ immigration status.
Status and other details
- The bill received first reading on September 17, 2025.
- The provided text specifies no costs or implementation deadline.
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