House of Commons Voting Analysis — Freight & Ports — Feb 23–27, 2026
During the February 23–27, 2026 sitting block, the House of Commons focused on regulatory reforms in the freight and ports sector, notably passing Bill C-244.
House of Commons sitting block Feb 23–27, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bill
23.6% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bill went to a roll-call in this sitting block.
Most contested: Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and (Passed, 23.6% margin).
CON saw the most party-line defections (4).
During the February 23–27, 2026 sitting block, the House of Commons focused on regulatory reforms in the freight and ports sector, notably passing Bill C-244. This legislation amends both the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, signaling a federal effort to strengthen environmental oversight and management of maritime hazards. The vote reflects ongoing concerns about vessel abandonment and pollution in Canadian waters, issues particularly relevant to coastal provinces and port authorities. The passage of Bill C-244 underscores the government's commitment to modernizing maritime environmental protections and clarifying federal responsibilities in managing hazardous vessels.
Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act
Bill C-244 proposes amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act, aiming to strengthen federal oversight of environmental risks posed by derelict and hazardous vessels in Canadian waters. The bill addresses longstanding concerns from coastal communities and port authorities, particularly in British Columbia and Atlantic Canada, about the environmental and navigational hazards created by abandoned ships. Its progress reflects ongoing federal efforts to clarify responsibility and enforcement mechanisms for vessel cleanup and pollution prevention.
C-244
No 3rd reading yet
Latest vote: Y 202 · N 125
Latest gap 77 votes (23.6%)
Party split
Yea
Nay
(Np) = MPs formally paired — sit out the tally
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- CON 4: Aaron Gunn (Y), Jacob Mantle (Y), Jeff Kibble (Y), Tamara Kronis (Y)
