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Every person has the right to understand their government. We turn legislation, votes, and public records into a clear account of what is changing and who is responsible.
Independent, non-partisan, and built for the public. Follow the work as it moves through legislatures in Canada and the United States.
Latest bills
The newest legislation, organized by legislature and updated as the public record changes.
C-22·Parliament of Canada
Lawful Access Act, 2026
The bill would let authorities demand and keep certain online data. People may face more government checks, but only with rules and court orders.
Second reading
C-40·Parliament of Canada
Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act
A new federal defence-focused corporation could speed up buying and loans for defence and national security. Some purchases might skip full competition.
Second reading
S-252·Parliament of Canada
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consent to pornographic material)
Parliament would require age and consent checks for commercial pornography under a new bill. Courts could order removal and internet restrictions for violations.
First reading
C-219·Parliament of Canada
International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law No. 3)
Bill would expand Canada's sanctions grounds to include transnational repression and human rights violations, require reporting by the Foreign Affairs Minister, and set penalties up to $100,000 or three years.
First reading
C-293·Parliament of Canada
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (violent home invasion)
A bill would create a new violent home invasion offence with a five-year minimum and possible life imprisonment, and make it an aggravating factor in related dwelling-house cases.
First reading
C-39·Parliament of Canada
Building Canada Strong Act
The plan speeds up major project approvals, boosts trade rules, and strengthens worker protections, with more public input and digital documentation.
Consideration in committee
C-38·Parliament of Canada
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
It would keep fuel taxes lower for a few months, so drivers could pay less at the pump. The change is temporary and may affect sellers and tax rules.
First reading
S-217·Parliament of Canada
Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act (measuring the tax gap to fight international tax evasion)
The bill requires more tax data and a list of evasion convictions in reports. It does not change tax rates.
Second reading
H.R.10887·United States Congress
Ban on generic drug patent deals
Bill would ban value-for-delay patent settlements between brand-name and generic drug makers, enforceable by the FTC with penalties up to triple the value.
Introduced
H.R.10879·United States Congress
Limit Noncompetes for Low-Income Workers
Lawmakers would prohibit noncompete agreements for workers below specified income thresholds.
Introduced
H.R.7022·United States Congress
Mystic Alerts Act
Allows mobile providers to elect satellite emergency alerts and directs the FCC to set technical rules within set timelines.
Signed by President.
H.R.10858·United States Congress
Bill Creates National Blood Cancer Program
The CARE for Blood Cancer Act would create a National Blood Cancer Program under HHS to coordinate research, education, and patient support with grants and annual reports to Congress.
Introduced
H.R.10865·United States Congress
Foster Care Review Notices Expanded
Foster-care bill would require states to notify parents, relatives, guardians, and attorneys within 90 days of a placement decision and let the child’s attorney seek a court review within seven days.
Introduced
H.R.10868·United States Congress
Parents inspect K-12 instructional materials
Education bill would require local and state agencies to let parents inspect instructional materials purchased with federal funds and bar funding for sexually explicit content in K–12.
Introduced
H.R.10882·United States Congress
Presumption for male breast cancer in veterans
A bill would create a service-connection presumption for male breast cancer in veterans for VA disability compensation; it is referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and not law.
Introduced
H.R.10874·United States Congress
Medicare Part D subsidies expanded for low income
Lawmakers introduce a bill to extend Medicare Part D subsidies to low-income beneficiaries in territories starting in 2027.
Introduced
Bill 119·Ontario Legislature
Public Safety and Adoption Overhaul
Adds new police powers, tightens adoption rules, bans some pill presses, and helps trafficking victims stop debt collections.
Second Reading
Bill 109·Ontario Legislature
Protecting Farmland and Modernizing Farm Rules
Stops many foreign and designated buyers from buying farmland without permission. Strengthens farmer payment protections, dairy safety rules, and penalties for non-compliance.
Second Reading
Bill 110·Ontario Legislature
Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
The province will take ownership of certain airport lands from the city and pay compensation. Flights will not change now, but future plans and who makes decisions may change.
Royal Assent
Bill 139·Ontario Legislature
Open Cities to Fourplexes and Midrise
Makes it easier to build four-unit houses and midrise buildings on main streets. Municipal rules can’t block these changes and parking, setbacks, and appeals are limited.
First Reading
Bill 98·Ontario Legislature
Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water
Creates province-wide rules for transit fares, services, and unified payment. Limits local planning powers, speeds housing approvals, and exempts non-profit retirement homes from development charges.
Royal Assent
Bill 130·Ontario Legislature
Heat Safety and Climate Adaptation Act
Requires paid cool-down breaks, water, and heat training for workers. Creates a climate adaptation plan, a fund, housing temperature limits, and stronger flood and wildfire rules.
First Reading
Bill 137·Ontario Legislature
Student Online Safety and AI Education Act
Creates a committee to add online safety and AI lessons for grades K to 12 students. Schools could restrict social media and chatbots during school, with some exceptions.
First Reading
Bill 138·Ontario Legislature
Plan to Limit Social Media for Under 16s
Requires the health minister to make and carry out a plan to limit social media use by people under 16. It could lead to age checks or future bans.
First Reading
2026.PH32.7·Toronto City Council
Airport Expansion Could Block Housing Growth
If the runway is lengthened and jets fly, nearby people could hear more noise and face stricter building limits. Commuters may need big transit upgrades.
Adopt Item as Amended
2026.MM43.75·Toronto City Council
Stricter Oversight for Large Data Centres
City will slow and deepen review of a big data centre to check noise, power and water impacts. Neighbors get stricter studies, notices, and more public meetings.
Adopt Item as Amended
2023.CC13.2·Toronto City Council
Major Deal Funds Transit and Housing
The deal brings funding for transit, housing, shelters, and highway upkeep. Riders get more safety measures; drivers face no immediate tolls.
Adopted by City Council
2026.EX33.33·Toronto City Council
Study Ban on Algorithmic Grocery Pricing
City staff will study banning grocery price changes based on personal data and algorithms. No rules take effect now; options reported to Council in early 2027.
Adopt Item
2026.MM43.128·Toronto City Council
Island Ferry Fares Free This August for Children and Seniors
From August 1 to 31, eligible riders get free round trips on the Island ferry. It means families and seniors pay less when visiting the island.
Adopt Item
2023.CC13.7·Toronto City Council
Cap on Driver Licences, Zero-Emission Exemption
Limits new taxi and ride-hail licences to the Oct 12 level until late 2024. Owners of zero-emission vehicles are exempt, and a court case could change this.
Adopted by City Council
2023.CC12.14·Toronto City Council
Park Tree Removal Oversight and Planting
Sets rules for tree removal and replacement during park redevelopment. City permits apply on city land; the province will follow city standards on provincial land.
Adopted by City Council
2023.CC11.1·Toronto City Council
Push for National School Food Program
The city asks the federal government to fund a national school food program. If funded, more students could get free or low-cost meals at school.
Adopted by City Council
Bill 24·Québec National Assembly
Law protecting consumers against misleading or fraudulent use of a person's identity or image
The law prohibits using a person's image, voice, or identity without consent for selling or promoting. The OPC or the AMF can order the removal and preservation of evidence.
Adoption
Bill 1·Québec National Assembly
Constitutional Act of 2025 on Quebec
The project creates a Constitution for Quebec and provides more autonomy from Ottawa. It could change who enforces the laws and how certain real estate is sold.
Étude détaillée en commission
Bill 9·Québec National Assembly
Act to Strengthen Secularism in Quebec
It imposes limits on religious symbols in certain public places and services. This can affect students, staff, and families who use these services.
Adoption
Bill 595·Québec National Assembly
Personal Self-Directed Assistance Act for Persons with Disabilities
You receive a monthly payment to pay for assistants of your choice. The application is made to Retraite Québec and needs are reassessed every two years.
Présentation
Bill 23·Québec National Assembly
Act mainly aimed at better supporting individuals whose mental state may pose a risk to their own safety or that of others.
You can write psychiatric directives. Assessments and temporary holds will be faster, with the right to a lawyer and appeal to a specialized court.
Adoption
Bill 11·Québec National Assembly
An Act to amend various provisions primarily for the purpose of reducing regulatory and administrative burdens
The text aims to simplify the processes and permits for businesses. This could reduce costs and formalities for owners and workers.
Adoption
Bill 22·Québec National Assembly
An Act to Enhance the Intervention Powers of Municipalities and to Amend Other Legislative Provisions
The city can acquire properties with unpaid taxes and sell or give small parcels to neighbors. More municipal buildings offered to non-profit organizations and early childhood centers.
Adoption
Bill 5·Québec National Assembly
Act to Accelerate the Granting of Required Authorizations for the Implementation of Priority and Nationally Significant Projects
This text creates a single authorization for certain large projects, speeding up timelines and reducing the number of permits. Environmental regulations can be adjusted under certain conditions.
Étude détaillée en commission
1268516003·Montréal City Council
City hikes contingency for cooling project
City council approves motion to raise contingency funding by $552,100 and transfer $200,000 for cooling project, lifting contract total to $8,949,867.62, with work resuming Oct 2026 and finishing Apr 2027.
Résolution
1264069005·Montréal City Council
City backs multi-floor lease change
Motion would back Gallion lease at 1611 Crémazie Est, delaying 8th–9th floors to Nov 1, 2026 and extending three floors to May 31, 2036, with $398,416 rent and $344,704 renovations.
Orientation au conseil d'agglomération
1264716001·Montréal City Council
City contracts firm for management assessments
Montréal council approves three-year management assessments contract worth $820,404.11.
Orientation au conseil d'agglomération
1266750001·Montréal City Council
City bylaw bars abusive conduct toward staff
Montreal council backs a motion to adopt a bylaw banning abusive conduct toward city staff. Fines would start at $350.
Orientation au conseil d'agglomération
1268122002·Montréal City Council
Montreal grants nearly $4M to LGBTQ groups
Resolution would authorize nearly $4M in LGBTQ2IA+ grants for 2026-2029 to 15 Montreal groups.
Résolution
1260607001·Montréal City Council
Montreal approves water-mains monitoring contract
Montreal council backs a motion to monitor 38 km of water mains with Pure Technologies, 10-year contract, totaling about $26.77 million, phased through 2028 with a five-year extension.
Orientation au conseil d'agglomération
1263716001·Montréal City Council
City funds affordable housing project
City council's motion would authorize a $13,151,528 contribution to a 395-unit affordable housing project in Sud-Ouest, with occupancy targeted for February 2030.
Orientation au conseil d'agglomération
1263956001·Montréal City Council
Montreal to fund demolition for social housing
Montreal's agglomeration council motion would approve up to $1.6 million to SOLIDES for building demolition in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, paving the way for a future social-housing project.
Orientation au conseil d'agglomération
PY17XQ·Vancouver City Council
Rezoning plan adds social housing and childcare
Motion to approve in-principle CD-1 rezoning would add at least 75 social housing homes and replace 129 rental units with 69 rental and 75 social homes on a downtown site.
Council decision
1T3S5M·Vancouver City Council
Rezoning plan adds 1,000 rental homes near transit
Resolution would approve in-principle rezoning for Cambie Street site to enable 1,000 rental homes near transit.
Council decision
AXXX40·Vancouver City Council
City approves tall student-housing rezoning
Motion to approve in-principle rezoning for Main Street passes in Vancouver, enabling 305 student housing units and 10 arts-school units in a 25-storey tower, pending heritage designation.
Council decision
GSPB0Y·Vancouver City Council
City rezoning adds park and rentals
City council in Vancouver approves rezoning to mix six-storey rentals, low-density housing, and a public park, with a land exchange tied to the plan.
Council decision
NCP264·Vancouver City Council
Council approves in-principle high-rise housing
Vancouver City Council approves zoning for 1031–1039 Burnaby Street to permit a 32-storey rental tower with 329 units, including about 58 social-housing homes, subject to enactment of the CD-1 bylaw.
Council decision
HFF4NJ·Vancouver City Council
Council approves housing changes for 11 developments
Motion would let 11 Vancouver housing developments adjust affordability terms; BMR discounts could drop to 10% or CMHC average.
Council decision
V3PYJX·Vancouver City Council
Vancouver rezoning to add 233 rental homes
Vancouver City Council motion would rezone for a 26-storey rental building, securing about 233 homes with 60-year below-market rents.
Council decision
W15PA1·Vancouver City Council
City converts artist space to five million fund
Vancouver City Council motion would replace a 6,500-square-foot artist space with about five million dollars in cash for arts projects in False Creek Flats and Strathcona.
Public hearing decision
OCC03662·Edmonton City Council
Council Must Approve Design Committee Plan
Motion to approve Terms of Reference and 2027–28 Work Plan for the Edmonton Design Committee moves to City Council.
Committee decision
CS03678·Edmonton City Council
City approves transit outreach contract with Bent Arrow
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society will deliver transit outreach services under a city council motion. The four-year agreement runs 2027-2030 and is capped at $2.1 million, excluding GST.
Committee decision
CS03145·Edmonton City Council
City bylaw targets distressing fetus images
A bill in Edmonton would require sealed, warning-labeled hand-delivered fetal-image materials, with a $500 minimum fine if approved.
Committee decision
UPE03667·Edmonton City Council
City weighs residential plan for industrial land
Urban Planning Committee voted 3-2 to urge City Council to authorize preparation of a residential statutory plan for about 107 hectares in the southwest corner of the Winterburn Industrial Area.
Committee decision
UPE03676·Edmonton City Council
City studies unfunded traffic package
Edmonton's Urban Planning Committee carries motion directing staff to prepare an unfunded traffic package for the 2027–2030 budget.
Committee decision
KWW77N·Edmonton City Council
Council weighs 250 affordable housing renewal
Motion would task City staff to work with HomeEd to renew 250 at-risk affordable units with an unfunded service package for the 2027–2030 budget.
Committee decision
OCC03659·Edmonton City Council
Council Advances Accessibility Committee Plan
The City Council is considering approval to continue two subcommittees and adopt terms of reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee and a 2027–28 work plan.
Committee decision
OCC03660·Edmonton City Council
Council to decide on advisory committee terms
City Council will decide on updated terms of reference for the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Committee. A 2027–2028 work plan would guide its activities through December 2028.
Committee decision
IP2026-0703·Calgary City Council
Growth area plan adds 1,527 homes
Calgary council motion would approve a growth-area plan, enabling 1,527 homes and 37,161 sq m of commercial space; about $1.5 million in operating funding planned for 2028.
Committee decision
IP2026-0863·Calgary City Council
Belvedere Growth Plan Moves Ahead
Council would consider approving the Belvedere Growth Application, enabling 1,110 homes and $0.23 million in 2028 operating funding, with Phase 1 MAX Purple BRT eyed for 2027–2030.
Committee decision
C2026-0743·Calgary City Council
Municipal council approves six subsidiary board appointments
Motion would authorize the mayor or deputy mayor to sign shareholder resolutions appointing six subsidiary board members.
Council decision
C2026-0900·Calgary City Council
City appoints Water Utility Oversight Board; names withheld
Motion to appoint public members to the Water Utility Oversight Board approved by Calgary City Council. Names will be announced only after appointees are notified and accept.
Council decision
N2026-0588·Calgary City Council
Calgary approves public board appointments
Calgary council approves four public-board appointments to Civic Partners and a Tourism Calgary committee on Oct 20, 2026. Appointee names will be released after notification.
Council decision
N2026-0796·Calgary City Council
City approves public-member appointments
Motion approves public-member appointments to 24 Calgary boards and committees. Names will be released after applicant notification by Oct 23, with police and oversight panels pending security checks.
Council decision
C2026-0636·Calgary City Council
Calgary Council reshapes two committees
Motion would appoint seven councillors to two Standing Policy Committees, with Mayor Farkas ex-officio, through the 2027 Organizational Meeting.
Council decision
C2026-0696·Calgary City Council
Calgary to cover board meeting travel costs
Calgary would cover reasonable travel costs for its Federation of Canadian Municipalities National Board representative, under the city's expenses bylaw.
Council decision
Bill M 249·British Columbia Legislature
Risk Agreements for Experimental Medicines
Doctors and pharmacists could use listed drugs only if distributors sign risk agreements with the health minister. This may delay access to vaccines, SSRIs, harm-reduction medicines, and gender care.
First Reading
Bill M 245·British Columbia Legislature
Half Tax for Under-40s, Big Spending Cut
People under 40 would pay half their provincial income tax. Public services could face deep cuts to meet a required 50% spending cut within five years.
First Reading
Bill M 235·British Columbia Legislature
Close Overdose Sites and Suspend Benefits
It would close provincially funded supervised drug sites, require not using illegal drugs in funded housing, and suspend benefits after drug possession until treatment is done.
First Reading
Bill 20·British Columbia Legislature
K'ómoks Treaty Becomes Law
This makes the K'ómoks Treaty law and gives the First Nation ownership and local rule over its lands. It changes farming, forestry, and shoreline rules for people and businesses there.
Royal Assent
Bill M 244·British Columbia Legislature
Tenancy Law Repeal Moves Disputes To Court
Renters will take new disputes to provincial court instead of the tenancy board, and rental rules will be set later by government regulation.
First Reading
Bill 2·British Columbia Legislature
New Service Taxes, Investment Credit, Disability Benefit
Adds sales tax to many professional services and creates a new investment tax credit. Starts a monthly disability supplement and pauses some income tax inflation adjustments.
Royal Assent
Bill M 240·British Columbia Legislature
Mandatory Funding Transparency for Advocacy Groups
Groups that advocate must publicly report government and foreign funding and post clear website notices. Citizens can ask courts to enforce rules; big fines can apply.
First Reading
Bill 9·British Columbia Legislature
Online Government Services and Data-Sharing Reform
Gives government new power to share your data across online service platforms. Makes more records public and changes how people ask for information.
Royal Assent
Bill 207·Alberta Legislature
Teach Industry Skills and Create Fossil Fuel Day
Students will learn about oil, farming, forestry, construction and related jobs. February 13 will be Fossil Fuel Recognition Day, not a holiday.
Comes into Force
Bill 9·Alberta Legislature
Shielding School, Sport, and Youth Health Rules
Keeps certain school, sport, and youth health rules in force even if they conflict with Charter or human rights. Courts and rights bodies will have limited power to change them.
Comes into Force
Bill 25·Alberta Legislature
Refocus Schools on Academics and Neutrality
Schools will focus on core learning and limit political programming. The anthem will play weekly with written opt-outs, and the province can assume some school properties.
Royal Assent
Bill 28·Alberta Legislature
Municipal Reform and Development Acceleration Act
Speeds up development, changes who controls local services and taxes, and sets new rules for libraries, seniors' lodges, and municipal employee pay.
Royal Assent
Bill 18·Alberta Legislature
Tightening Rules for Medical Assistance in Dying
MAID would be limited to adults expected to die within 12 months and excludes mental-illness-only cases. Some facilities can refuse on-site MAID and a provincial service will approve providers.
Royal Assent
Bill 23·Alberta Legislature
Ban Deepfakes and Restrict Citizen Petitions
Makes it illegal to make or share fake political videos and lets officials remove them. Stops citizen initiatives near elections and raises the public pay disclosure threshold.
Comes into Force
Bill 17·Alberta Legislature
Tourism Levy Hike and Pension Overhaul
Hotel stays will face a 6% tourism levy from April 2026. Caregiver tax credits and pension rules change, and data centres and credit unions face new fees and oversight.
Committee of the Whole
Bill 19·Alberta Legislature
Approving Spending for Services and Projects
This bill lets government pay for hospitals, schools, roads, and social programs. It keeps services running and allows shifts to speed up school and health projects.
Comes into Force
Bill 45·New Brunswick Legislature
Bill would overhaul mineral rights and mining
Bill would replace the Mining Act with a Mineral Resources Act, giving the Minister broad licensing and land-transfer powers. Vesting orders and strategic-supply actions could be taken with limited review.
Royal Assent
Bill 38·New Brunswick Legislature
Appropriations Bill Sets Large Spending Ceiling
Provincial government would authorize up to $14.544 billion for public-service expenses in 2026-27, with capital and loan provisions; the measure is at first reading.
Royal Assent
Bill 31·New Brunswick Legislature
Judicial Complaints Process Overhaul
Bill would create a 19-member complaints committee to handle complaints against provincial court judges and adjudicators. The Registrar would review complaints and sanctions could include suspension.
Royal Assent
Bill 23·New Brunswick Legislature
Environmental Rights Bill Expands Resident Protections
Bill would create the Environmental Bill of Rights and appoint an Environmental Rights Commissioner. Residents could request reviews, pursue civil actions, and workers could report reprisals.
Second Reading
Bill 37·New Brunswick Legislature
Bill would authorize supplementary spending for 2024-25
Bill would authorize up to $121,503,446.55 in 2024-25 spending across government departments. Spending follows Supplementary Estimates, Volume 2.
Royal Assent
Bill 39·New Brunswick Legislature
Tax Credit Expansion for Small Business
Lawmakers would expand the Small Business Investor Tax Credit with higher limits, and the bill would also permit convertible debentures.
Royal Assent
Bill 40·New Brunswick Legislature
Health safety bill expands patient protection
Bill would require incident reporting, establish a Quality of Care and Patient Safety Advisory Committee, and impose data-sharing duties starting April 1, 2027 and December 1, 2027.
Royal Assent
Bill 41·New Brunswick Legislature
Local governments could own clean-energy facilities
Bill would let local governments build, own or operate a clean-energy facility and form a corporation to run it, with borrowing up to 50% of the year's budget.
Royal Assent
Bill 240·Manitoba Legislature
Pharmacists Could Prescribe Designated Drugs
A bill would let Manitoba pharmacists prescribe designated drugs for listed conditions, subject to regulations. Start date depends on royal assent.
Timeline unavailable
Bill 21·Manitoba Legislature
The Drinking Water Safety Amendment Act
Most shared systems must get an operating licence. Landowners can be ordered to run unknown-owner systems and must follow safety rules with health officer approval.
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Bill 54·Manitoba Legislature
The Smoking and Vapour Products Control Amendment Act
In listed cities, flavoured vaping liquids can only be sold in shops that bar children. Convenience stores in those cities must stop selling flavours; tobacco flavours stay allowed.
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Bill 55·Manitoba Legislature
Tax credit boost, hydro levy bill
Lawmakers would pass a bill to set an employee share purchase tax credit capped at $202,500 per eligible individual and tweak Hydro bills using an intensive-use levy, starting in 2027.
First Reading
Bill 13·Manitoba Legislature
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act
Landlords must register rental units and can face higher fines. Old tenancy orders are hidden after seven years and landlords may show units before move-out with notice.
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Bill 56·Manitoba Legislature
The Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Amendment Act
Regulators could set minimum staff at cannabis stores. If rules require more workers, stores must hire and customers may see changes in service.
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Bill 47·Manitoba Legislature
The Apprenticeship and Certification Amendment Act
Creates an online registry that shows who holds trade and occupational certificates. Only minimal personal data can be shared with approved providers.
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Bill 58·Manitoba Legislature
The Limitations Amendment Act (Intimate Partner Violence)
This bill adds intimate partner violence tort claims to the rules for filing suits. It could change the deadlines for people bringing or defending such cases.
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Bill 253·Nova Scotia Legislature
Plan reforms: fishing rules and land-use changes
It shifts who writes fishing and land rules and could add costs for fishers, farmers, and towns.
Third Reading Passed
Bill 303·Nova Scotia Legislature
Intellectual Property Bank boosts local innovation
A new IP Bank would help turn publicly funded ideas into local jobs and businesses. It aims to keep innovation activity in the province.
First Reading
Bill 296·Nova Scotia Legislature
Grocery stores gain new competition rights
The bill would remove lease and land-use limits that block new grocery stores. It could mean more stores near you and more choice, but price changes are not guaranteed.
First Reading
Bill 297·Nova Scotia Legislature
Partner-risk disclosure to boost safety
People could ask police for information about a partner's violence risk. The bill lets sharing with others for safety planning, with details decided later.
First Reading
Bill 288·Nova Scotia Legislature
Firefighters get gear cleaning and cancer screening
The bill would require gear cleaning rules and better cancer screening for firefighters, including volunteers. It aims to reduce health risks and may shift costs to governments and departments.
First Reading
Bill 269·Nova Scotia Legislature
Conservation Officer Service Created to Enforce Laws
New Conservation Officer Service gives officers powers to enforce laws and protect the public. It also tightens 911 rules, strengthens protections for intimate images, and sets air-ambulance safety corridors.
Third Reading Passed
Bill 308·Nova Scotia Legislature
Keeps property tax base in family transfers
Family members who get property could keep the current tax base if they move to Nova Scotia within a year. The bill adds rules to explain decisions and curb avoidance.
First Reading
Bill 256·Nova Scotia Legislature
Overtime Threshold Drops; Tip Rules Change
It lowers overtime to 44 hours and adds tip rules that affect how workers are paid. It also lets the government set rules for directors' liability in the future.
Royal Assent
Bill 7·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
Raises fines and daily penalties, expands search, seizure and phone or electronic warrant powers, and allows limited permits; government gets up to 180 days to answer listing advice.
Royal Assent
Bill 12·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILDREN'S LAW ACT AND THE FAMILY LAW ACT
Changes custody rules to decision-making, parenting time, and contact. Courts must use only the child's best interests and set clear relocation, safety, and enforcement steps.
Royal Assent
Bill 13·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FORESTRY ACT
Tightens fire rules near forests and in bushy areas. Officials can restrict access, require permits, and order help to fight fires.
Royal Assent
Bill 14·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT FOR GRANTING TO HIS MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2027 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Funds government services for 2026–27 and keeps hospitals, schools, roads, and social programs running. It also lets officials move money for pay, emergencies, and federal projects.
Royal Assent
Bill 2·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT RESPECTING THE SENIORS' ADVOCATE
Creates a stronger, independent Seniors' Advocate who can investigate problems and get records. Care homes must forward seniors' requests to the office.
Royal Assent
Bill 6·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENSION BENEFITS ACT, 1997
If your pension is moved to another province, the receiving plan must be fairly funded (at least 85%). A regulator must approve the transfer.
Royal Assent
Bill 8·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT TO AMEND THE WILD LIFE ACT
Hunters can be stopped for licence checks and face higher fines, jail, and licence bans for moose or caribou offences. Seized gear is returned if no charges in three months.
Royal Assent
Bill 16·Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT, 2000
More people pay no provincial income tax because the tax-free amount rises. Volunteer credits double and small business corporate tax rates fall over three years.
Royal Assent
Bill 47·Saskatchewan Legislature
Hold Drug Traffickers Financially Accountable
The law lets government and people sue drug traffickers to recover health and social costs. It can also cancel some public jobs, grants, and contracts for recent convictions.
Royal Assent
Bill 56·Saskatchewan Legislature
Associate Judges to Speed Family Cases
Creates associate judges to hear more civil and family cases and free up judges. They have set pay, rules, and a public complaint process.
Royal Assent
Bill 60·Saskatchewan Legislature
Spending Authority for 2026–27 Budget
Gives legal permission to spend on health, schools, roads and social programs for 2026–27. It does not change taxes or create new programs.
Royal Assent
Bill 24·Saskatchewan Legislature
Mutual Recognition for Goods and Services
Products and services approved elsewhere in Canada can be sold here without extra approvals or fees. Regulators must change rules to follow mutual recognition.
Royal Assent
Bill 31·Saskatchewan Legislature
Defamation Law for the Digital Age
You must give 14 days' written notice before suing for defamation. Courts can order removal or hiding from search engines of harmful online posts.
Royal Assent
Bill 38·Saskatchewan Legislature
Require Ready Land for New Schools
Cities and towns must secure and service land for new schools. The province can order action, charge developers, or withhold transfers if deadlines are missed.
Royal Assent
Bill 43·Saskatchewan Legislature
Municipal Transparency and Governance Reform
Lets you find municipal finances, minutes and bylaws online. Changes tax, assessment, animal safety, and council rules affecting residents and property owners.
Royal Assent
Bill 48·Saskatchewan Legislature
Rapid Treatment Orders for High-Risk Addiction
Police or health workers can take adults with severe substance problems for quick assessment. A board or judge can order short inpatient stays or community treatment with legal review.
Royal Assent
1·Nunavut Legislative Assembly
Interim Funding to Keep Services Running
Allows government to spend up to $2.47 billion for core services in 2026–27. It keeps hospitals, schools, housing and other services funded but does not create new programs.
Assent
2·Nunavut Legislative Assembly
2026–27 Capital Spending Authority
Adds $274 million for buildings, roads, schools and hospitals in 2026–27. You may see more local construction, though projects aren't listed.
Assent
3·Nunavut Legislative Assembly
Top-up Funding for Health and Social Services
Government can adopt official safety and technical codes published online. This may make rules update faster and affect trades, insurers, and people using those services.
Assent
4·Nunavut Legislative Assembly
Extra Capital Funding for Public Infrastructure
Families with children get a bigger monthly payment. The amount will rise each year with inflation starting in 2026.
Assent
Bill 54·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
An Act to Amend the Opioid Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act
Bill would give the Government of Canada the right to sue opioid-related manufacturers, wholesalers and consultants to recover health care costs, including aggregate claims with anonymized records.
2nd Reading
Bill 56·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
Health and Social Services Professions Statutes Amendment Act
Summary coming soon.
Notice
Bill 57·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act
Summary coming soon.
Notice
Bill 55·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act
Summary coming soon.
Notice
Bill 49·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act
Officials can order people to leave rental units linked to illegal activity and end tenancies. Innocent tenants may get help, but failure to obey can mean fines or jail.
2nd Reading
Bill 46·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
Prevention of Proceedings that Hamper Expression on Matters of Public Interest Act
Lets people sued over public-issue speech ask a judge to dismiss the case early. The lawsuit pauses while the judge decides and dismissed cases can trigger higher costs.
2nd Reading
Bill 48·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act, No. 2
Firefighters and front-line emergency workers get an automatic presumption for some cancers, heart injuries, and PTSD so it's easier to get workers' compensation.
3rd Reading
Bill 45·Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
Civil Forfeiture Act
Government can seize property likely tied to crime through court or paperwork. Owners must dispute within 60 days or may lose assets.
2nd Reading
Bill 3·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Suing Opioid Companies for Health Costs
Governments can sue opioid makers to recover health care costs using population data. Your medical records stay private and prescriptions are not affected.
Assent
Bill 5·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Health Transition: Interim Authority and Powers
Gives the minister short-term control over the health system during the change. Your care continues, but health information may be shared and suing over transition actions is mostly barred.
Assent
Bill 201·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Budget Approves $2.46B for Services
This bill lets the government spend $2.46 billion on health, schools, roads, and homes. It also sets a $100 million contingency for emergencies.
Assent
Bill 4·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Budget Contingency Vote for Emergencies
Allows a small emergency fund in the annual budget for urgent, unforeseen public needs. Transfers need board approval and public reports.
Assent
Bill 200·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Mid-Year Budget Top-Up Keeps Services Running
This adds money to keep health, schools, roads, and help programs running until March 31, 2026. It does not add new taxes.
Assent
Bill 2·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Clean Energy Law Repealed
The law ends the Clean Energy Act and removes duties, targets, and some rules created by it. Programs tied only to the act may stop; contact the government office.
Assent
Bill 202·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Bridge Funding to Keep Services Running
Keeps government services running for two months while the full budget is finished. Pays for hospitals, schools, roads, and income supports.
Assent
Bill 1·Yukon Legislative Assembly
Assembly Control Over Debate Agenda
Allows the legislature to set and prioritize its own debate topics, even if not listed when the session began. No new services or duties for the public.
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