Bill C-226

National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act

An Act to establish a national framework to improve food price transparency

Sponsor

Gurbux Saini Liberal

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

In committee (House), as of April 22, 2026

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Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment provides for the development of a national framework respecting grocery pricing and unit price display practices. It also sets out reporting requirements in relation to the framework.

Similar bills

C-406 (44th Parliament, 1st session) National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-226s:

C-226 (2022) Law National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act

C-226 (2020) An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)

C-226 (2016) Impaired Driving Act

Votes

April 22, 2026 Passed 2nd reading of Bill C-226, An Act to establish a national framework to improve food price transparency

Food Price TransparencyStatements by Members

April 20th, 2026 / 2 p.m.

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Liberal

Gurbux Saini Liberal Fleetwood—Port Kells, BC

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note that my private member's bill, Bill C-226, an act to improve food price transparency, will be voted on in the House on Wednesday.

At a time when families are facing high grocery costs, Canadians deserve clear information to make informed choices. Too often, unclear pricing makes it difficult to compare products and find the best value. The bill proposes a practical, balanced federal framework focused on transparency while respecting provincial jurisdiction. It does not claim to solve all aspects of food affordability. Rather, it represents a thoughtful step forward.

I urge all members of the House to support my bill, Bill C-226, on Wednesday.