S-240 — An Act to amend the Criminal Code (declaration of exception pursuant to subsection 33(1) of the Charter for mandatory minimum sentences for
Bill S-240 · Legislation · 10/28/2026, 5:47:19 AM
Bill summary
Based on the official bill text (First reading, November 5, 2025) — Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo/DocumentViewer)
What the bill does
- Bill S-240 would add a declaration to section 163.1 of the Criminal Code, using subsection 33(1) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- The declaration would make two Criminal Code paragraphs operate notwithstanding section 12 of the Charter.
Who it affects
- The affected paragraphs include mandatory minimum sentences for the offences of possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material. The bill concerns those subject to those provisions.
Other notable points
- The bill does not state the length of the mandatory minimum sentences, specify costs, or set a deadline.
- It was introduced in the Senate and received first reading on November 5, 2025.
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