Bill C-255

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief — religious property)

Sponsor

Kelly Block Conservative

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

Status

Second reading (House), as of March 19, 2026

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Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment amends the Criminal Code to increase the punishment for mischief relating to religious property.

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-255s:

C-255 (2022) Post-Secondary Education Financial Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act

C-255 (2020) Employing Persons with Disabilities Act

C-255 (2016) An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (appeal process for temporary resident visa applicants)

C-255 (2013) Breast Implant Registry Act

Faith Communities in Kildonan—St. PaulStatements by Members

November 27th, 2025 / 2:05 p.m.

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Conservative

Raquel Dancho Conservative Kildonan—St. Paul, MB

Mr. Speaker, this year we celebrate remarkable milestones in Manitoba's faith community: the 100th anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Parish and St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, as well as the 200th anniversary of St. Paul's Anglican Church. I am proud to represent all three.

For a century, St. Anthony of Padua Parish has strengthened neighbourhoods through compassionate service. St. Mary the Protectress has been a place of belonging for generations of Ukrainian Canadians, and St. Paul's Anglican carries a rich pioneer history sustained through war, hardship and renewal.

These contributions reflect what faith communities across Canada do every single day. However, many places of worship continue to face vandalism and arson. No faith tradition should fear for the safety of its sacred places, and that is why we support robust protections for places of worship, including measures in Conservative Bill C-255 to hold offenders accountable.

As we honour 100 and 200 years of faith and service in our community, let us recommit to safeguarding the places that give Canadians hope and spiritual refuge.