C-219 (45-1) - Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act

Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-05 15:19:33.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Governance, Trade]

Private Member's Bill C-219, titled the Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act, proposes amendments to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Special Economic Measures Act, and the Broadcasting Act. Sponsored by Conservative Member of Parliament James Bezan for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman during the 45th Parliament (1st Session), the bill advanced through second reading and committee review by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development before reaching report stage in the House of Commons on October 5, 2026. The legislation aims to strengthen Canada's legislative framework regarding international sanctions, human rights protection, and anti-corruption measures.