Bill C-275

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual assault material)

Sponsor

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

Status

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated), as of April 28, 2026

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Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment amends the Criminal Code to make it an offence to carry out certain activities in relation to visual recordings depicting non-consensual sexual activity.

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-275s:

C-275 (2022) An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)

C-275 (2021) An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses deduction for tradespersons)

C-275 (2016) An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (business transfer)

C-275 (2013) An Act to amend the Hazardous Products Act (recreational snow sport helmets)

JusticeStatements by Members

May 1st, 2026 / 11 a.m.

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Conservative

Burton Bailey Conservative Red Deer, AB

Mr. Speaker, this week I introduced Bill C-275, Melanie's law, named after Melanie from Red Deer, a woman who suffered a truly devastating violation. In a past relationship, she was drugged and sexually assaulted, and the assault was secretly filmed and shared online, all without her knowledge. The betrayal and trauma she endured is heartbreaking.

Tragically, Melanie is not alone. An investigation uncovered a disturbing network of abusers who commit these vile crimes and spread the material around the world. When Melanie's story was shared with me, I was horrified.

As parliamentarians, we have a duty to protect vulnerable Canadians and deliver justice for victims. Bill C-275 would make it a criminal offence to create, distribute or possess sexual assault material. The safety of Canadians is non-partisan, and justice for victims is not political. I urge all members of the House to learn about Melanie's law and to come together to support Melanie.