Bailey’s Law Moves Forward in Parliament

It was back in my December 10th report I last wrote on “Bailey’s Law”.

“Bailey’s Law” is a Private Member’s Bill (Bill C 225) from my Conservative colleague Frank Caputo, MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola.  MP Caputo’s bill could fundamentally change how Canada addresses intimate partner violence.

As I mentioned at the time, currently, the Criminal Code treats all assaults the same, whether it’s a bar fight or violence against a spouse. Bailey’s Law recognizes that intimate partner violence is not just another assault—it is a deeply personal crime with devastating consequences. Under this bill, killing an intimate partner would automatically be treated as first-degree murder, sending a clear message that these acts will face the harshest penalties.

For a more detailed review of Bailey’s Law please do not hesitate to contact my office directly or you can view my previous report on this here at: https://danalbasmp.ca/2025/12/10/one-of-the-most-moving-moments-ive-seen-in-parliament/

Fortunately, after second reading, every MP in the House of Commons supported Bailey’s Law allowing the Bill to move on to committee stage review.

As the elected MP for Okanagan Lake West–South Kelowna, I have provided my commitment to continue to strongly support Bailey’s Law at every opportunity and provide updates to citizens here locally on this Bill as I know this tragedy touched many lives.

I can now provide another update on Bailey’s Law. This week Bill C-225 passed committee stage review with only minor amendments and now returns back to the House of Commons for third reading.  It remains my hope that the bill is once again unanimously supported and will move on to the Senate.

While on the topic of Private Members Bills, I can also now announce that earlier this week I was able to announce my own Private Member’s Bill, – Bill 262 “An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act”.

In this Bill I am proposing legislative changes that would allow Canada Post to deliver Canadian beer, wine and spirits directly to consumers across provincial borders.

The current patchwork system of rules in Canada currently prohibit “intoxicating beverages” from being shipped to a majority of provinces by common carriers, preventing most Canadians from ordering alcohol produced elsewhere in Canada. Bill C-262 would amend these rules and remove a long-standing barrier to interprovincial trade. As one local producer said to me: under these rules, it is easier for me to send my wines to London, England than to London, Ontario, despite the fact that BC rules allow in shipments from Ontario. This is not fair to Okanagan producers.

This Bill is obviously a small step towards increasing inter-provincial trade but one that can be helpful to many small family operators in our region who produce wine, beer or spirits.

I was fortunate to have gained early support from the Liberal Government who have indicated they are willing to use my bill in discussions at the next provincial/federal Committee on Internal Trade meeting happening in Ottawa later this month.

On a different note, I would also like to take a moment to thank all of those who came out to participate in the “Stop the Crime” Townhall I hosted on March 3rd – your attendance was sincerely appreciated.

This leads to my question for this week.  Would you like to see more community town halls, and if so, on what topics? Please join the discussion online at my Facebook Page or reach me directly at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca   or toll-free at 1-800-665-8711.