C-248 — An Act respecting the holding of a pan-Canadian conference on time change

What it does

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Bill C-248, the Time Change Act, is a Private Member's Bill introduced in the House of Commons on October 6, 2025. As suggested by its long title, the bill would require the holding of a pan-Canadian conference on time change, presumably to coordinate a national approach to the issue of seasonal time changes. The bill received first reading and currently sits outside the Order of Precedence, meaning it has not yet been scheduled for further debate.

Passage outlook

Unlikely to pass because it's a private member's bill (which rarely passes), it's outside the order of precedence.

Historically 0–5% of comparable federal bills became law (base rate 4%, n=1067). Momentum has slowed, so that historical rate likely overstates its current odds.

If this private member's bill would create new spending, it needs a Royal Recommendation (Cabinet only) — without one, passage is effectively nil.

A private member's bill's fate hinges on its position in the Order of Precedence (a random draw) — bills low on the list often run out of calendar time.

A transparent, rule-based outlook from bill type, stage, and verified government standing — not a guaranteed prediction.