Human Rights Bill C-281 Passes House Unanimously

Conservative MP Philip Lawrence rises during Question PConservative MP Philip Lawrence rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on May 28, 2021 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

A private member’s bill to strengthen Canada’s defence of human rights at home and abroad received unanimous support in the House of Commons and will proceed to the Senate.

The International Human Rights Act (Bill C-281), sponsored by Conservative MP Philip Lawrence, completed its third reading on June 7.