Canadian House of Commons Passes Anti-Transnational Repression Bill C-219
On October 8, 2026, the House of Commons of the Parliament of Canada passed Bill C-219, which aims to strengthen sanctions against foreign nationals involved in corruption and human rights violations and to combat transnational repression. The bill has completed third reading and been passed, and will next be sent to the Senate for consideration, where it must receive Royal Assent before it becomes law.