House of Commons Voting Analysis — Fisheries — Feb 23–27, 2026
1 bill voted on Feb 23–27, 2026. Most contested: Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (Atlantic groundfish fisheries).
House of Commons sitting block Feb 23–27, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bill
19.0% avg margin
1 close call (<20%)
1 bill went to a roll-call in this sitting block.
Most contested: Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (Atlantic groundfish fisheries) (Failed, 19.0% margin).
During the February 23–27, 2026 sitting block, the House of Commons focused on Atlantic fisheries management, specifically considering Bill C-237, which proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act affecting Atlantic groundfish fisheries. The bill, which failed to pass, highlighted ongoing debates over federal regulation of fisheries in Atlantic provinces such as Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. The vote reflected divisions among MPs regarding the balance between conservation measures and the economic interests of coastal communities. The outcome underscores persistent challenges in aligning federal fisheries policy with regional priorities and stakeholder concerns.
Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (Atlantic groundfish fisheries)
Bill C-237 proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act focused on the management of Atlantic groundfish fisheries, a sector critical to the economies of Atlantic provinces such as Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. The bill aimed to address longstanding concerns around stock sustainability, allocation, and the involvement of local communities in fisheries management. Its defeat signals ongoing debate over federal approaches to resource management and the balance between conservation and economic interests in the region.
C-237
No 3rd reading yet
Latest vote: Y 134 · N 197
Latest gap 63 votes (19.0%)
Party split
Yea
Nay
(Np) = MPs formally paired — sit out the tally
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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