Taxes change, clean energy credits grow, and open banking starts. Renters and builders get faster write-offs; some taxes end. Stablecoins face new rules. Big projects like high-speed rail move ahead.
Your income tax rate drops and first-time buyers get a new-home rebate. The federal fuel charge ends, which may lower fuel costs, and political parties must follow clear privacy rules.
More people can get Indian status if one parent has it. Women who lost band membership by marrying out, and their descendants, can be added back.
Tighter border checks, new drug and money laundering rules, and faster asylum decisions. Government can pause immigration streams; the Coast Guard moves to Defence.
Bail gets harder for repeat and violent crimes. Sentences get tougher, with more weapon bans and faster police action when release rules are broken.
A new federal builder will fund and build affordable homes, using public land. It can partner with cities and non-profits and offer loans and grants.
Canada adds new sanctions for foreign repression and corruption. Some family of sanctioned people lose visas, and broadcasters tied to bad actors can lose licences.
Many goods from Indonesia will get cheaper as tariffs drop. The deal sets clear trade rules and has protections for workers and the environment.
Large users like data centres face new connection rules. Some grid costs may move from electricity bills to taxes, which could lower rates but shift costs to taxpayers.
Garbage pickup and many roads will be run by your city, not Peel Region. Contracts and staff move, and the Province can set rules to guide the change.
Ontario will toughen driving penalties, tighten bail collections, and limit inquest recording. It bans invasive research on dogs and cats and keeps a scholarship for families of fallen officers.
Makers must share repair info, parts, and tools. Car buyers get stronger refund or replacement rights for serious defects.
Ontario will require sexual harassment training for bar staff and all employers. Bars must post signs and keep a policy; workplaces must train workers and supervisors and address online conduct.
Injured workers would get 90% of net wages and pain-and-suffering pay. It speeds payments, funds retraining and medical care, and covers students and volunteers; employers may pay higher premiums.
The bill updates Ontario’s emergency laws for faster, clearer responses. Expect regular public updates, stronger planning, and rules for critical infrastructure and social service providers.
Stronger wildfire rules, new permits, and higher fines aim to keep communities safe. The bill also sets strict rules for underground carbon storage and fixes risky oil and gas wells.
It sets a written provincial constitution and makes French the only official language. It changes court challenge rules, protects abortion and end‑of‑life care, and may refuse some federal funds.
You can check air quality on your phone. Tougher standards, more sensors, and planning rules aim to cut pollution and protect health.
Members get secret-ballot votes on dues and rules. Unions must give yearly financial reports and cannot use mandatory dues for politics; threats against dissent are banned.
Ticket resales must be clearly labeled with fair prices, and online subscriptions need an easy cancel button with reminders before charges rise. Ads must show extra fees.
New regional tables help match newcomers to local jobs and services. Cities can run settlement programs, and current immigrants are protected from sudden rule changes.
Food businesses must donate safe unsold food instead of trashing it. The minister will set a plan and track progress to cut waste by half by 2030.
Parents get more childcare choices in community places. Self-employed providers must meet safety rules and child limits, and coordinators can evacuate unsafe sites.
The government can fast-track major projects with one authorization, replacing many permits. Environmental reviews and a public hearing still occur, but some steps and local approvals are shortened.
BC can cap or price power for crypto, data, and hydrogen export. First Nations can co-own a new North Coast transmission line. Some costs may raise customer bills.
Landlords could not reset rent to market when a tenant leaves. New rent would be about the last rent plus the annual cap.
B.C. can sue vaping companies to recover public health costs using market share and privacy-protected data. Consumers see no new rules, but prices could rise.
Novice drivers may move up faster after approved training. Motorcyclists need more gear, and distracted driving rules tighten; your driving history from other places may also count.
Lets a tribunal and court quickly stop sharing intimate images without consent and award damages. Streamlines steps, protects privacy, and lets the ministry gather info to help victims.
School boards can more easily get land for schools and housing, with oversight. Some meetings may be closed to protect privacy and Indigenous talks.
Workers can take up to 27 weeks off for a serious illness or injury without losing their job. The leave is unpaid and needs a medical note.
Health authorities must warn if your wait exceeds safe times and list options in other regions. The Minister will publish yearly counts of patients who died before scheduled care.
Schools reopen and strikes are banned for four years. Teachers get steady raises and more staff are hired, especially in northern areas.
Alberta creates new health corporations under minister control. Surgery for transgender minors is banned now, and youth hormones will need minister approval later; labour and privacy rules also change.
Alberta won't apply parts of international deals in provincial areas unless the Legislature passes a law. Businesses and public bodies may see delays before new rules take effect.
All K–3 students will take short reading and math checks. Parents get results, and schools must send data to the province for a yearly report.
Speeds decisions, allows some moves between rivers, and makes water deal prices public. Water users get reuse options and stricter monitoring; some rain capture systems may now need approval.
The province can rate violence risk and share information to prevent harm. It aligns labour rules for a police agency, permits inmate transfers, and lets permanent residents become officers.
Minimum wage hits $18 by 2027, then rises with inflation. Tips belong to workers. No lower pay for youth or students.
Most workers will pay less income tax. It also changes income support and legal aid funding, shifts surplus savings, raises train fuel tax, and ends some adoption health benefits.
Gives everyone a right to a healthy environment and a new commissioner. Sets a public registry, stronger input, and protects workers who report harms.
If a product or service is allowed in another province, it can be sold in this province too. This should cut red tape and add choice, while keeping safety rules.
Speeds up a big hydro rebuild with special buying, bonding, and labor rules. Could lower financing costs and affect power rates and worker arrangements.
The minister can agree with parents to place children with other caregivers without court. Past agreements since January 26, 2024 are valid, with protection for good-faith actions.
The government adds $465 million to key services this year. More money goes to health, social supports, housing, education, and public safety. No new taxes.
Investors get a faster dispute service with awards up to $350,000. The bill tightens promotion rules, raises fines, and protects people who report wrongdoing to stop scams.
911 calls will be handled more smoothly and securely. Agencies must meet new standards, share needed info to respond, report outages, and face penalties for misuse.
People 16+ can make a will. Marriage won't cancel your will, but breakups usually cancel gifts to an ex. Courts can use more evidence to carry out your wishes.