Jim Carr

26 nov. 2024Third reading

Division 100 · Agreed To · May 18, 2022

C-232

Legal to Bypass Digital Locks for Repair

You and your repair shop can legally bypass digital locks on products only to diagnose, maintain, or fix them. It doesn't allow copying software or require parts or manuals.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 187 · Agreed To · October 5, 2022

7 nov. 2024Royal assent

C-244

Allow Bypassing Digital Locks for Interoperability

You can legally bypass a digital lock on software you bought to make it work with other devices or parts. Sharing info is allowed only for that purpose.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 229 · Agreed To · November 30, 2022

7 nov. 2024Royal assent

C-294

Travel Tax Break for Construction Workers

Construction tradespeople can deduct travel to job sites 120 km or more from home. Starting with 2022 taxes, this lowers income if you pay for travel and got no allowance.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 139 · Agreed To · June 8, 2022

7 nov. 2024Third reading

C-241

Renaming Child Pornography to Abuse Material

It changes the term to child sexual abuse and exploitation material. No new crimes; penalties and bans stay the same, and it takes effect one year after Royal Assent.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 221 · Agreed To · November 23, 2022

10 oct. 2024Royal assent

C-291

Canada Plans Environmental Justice Strategy

The environment minister must create a national plan to address environmental racism. It requires consultations, public data, and five-year reviews, but makes no direct cleanup or permit changes.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 167 · Agreed To · June 22, 2022

20 juin 2024Royal assent

C-226

Clear Home Internet Speed Labels

ISPs must publish typical speeds and service quality. The CRTC will set how to measure and display it and enforce compliance.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 228 · Agreed To · November 30, 2022

20 juin 2024Royal assent

C-288

Farm carbon charge exemptions for 8 years

For eight years, farms won't pay the carbon charge on natural gas and propane used to heat barns, greenhouses, or dry grain. Home heating bills are unchanged.

Votes • Jim Carr

12 déc. 2023Third reading

Division 96 · Agreed To · May 18, 2022

C-234

New human rights law tightens sanctions, media

Canada will publish a yearly human rights report. It also tightens sanctions follow-up, blocks licences for sanctioned foreign-linked media, and bans loans or investments tied to cluster munitions.

Votes • Jim Carr

29 mai 2024Second reading

Division 217 · Agreed To · November 16, 2022

C-281

Indigenous-Led National Reconciliation Council Created

Creates an Indigenous-led council to track reconciliation. Expect yearly public reports, a Prime Minister response, and more education; donations to the council will get tax receipts.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 230 · Agreed To · December 1, 2022

Division 226 · Agreed To · November 29, 2022

Division 225 · Agreed To · November 29, 2022

Division 224 · Agreed To · November 29, 2022

30 avr. 2024Royal assent

C-29

New Ojibway National Urban Park in Windsor

Seven land parcels in Windsor become a federal urban park managed by Parks Canada. Park rules protect wildlife and nature; a public plan must follow within five years.

Votes • Jim Carr

28 mai 2024Consideration in committee

Division 137 · Agreed To · June 8, 2022

C-248

Gun Crackdown and Nuclear Security Powers

Penalties for gun crimes increase. Police and courts can remove guns in risky homes, limit handgun transfers, stop ghost guns, and allow trained guards at nuclear sites.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 174 · Agreed To · June 23, 2022

Division 173 · Negatived · June 23, 2022

Division 172 · Negatived · June 23, 2022

Division 162 · Agreed To · June 21, 2022

15 déc. 2023Royal assent

C-21

New Discipline System for Federal Judges

You can file complaints about federal judges. Hearings are usually public, panels can order warnings or recommend removal, and some legal costs are paid by the federal government.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 206 · Agreed To · October 31, 2022

Division 201 · Agreed To · October 26, 2022

C-9

Platforms Must Pay For Canadian News

Sets rules for deals between big platforms and news outlets. You may see changes to news links, while more money goes to Canadian and local journalism.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 112 · Agreed To · May 31, 2022

Division 111 · Negatived · May 31, 2022

C-18

Firefighter cancer awareness and prevention framework

The federal government must build a national plan on firefighter cancers within a year, to share facts, suggest screening, and report results. January becomes Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 166 · Agreed To · June 22, 2022

C-224

Five-Year Visits for Parents and Grandparents

Parents and grandparents can visit for five years at a time, with approved foreign health insurance allowed. Government must report on possibly lowering the host income requirement.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 76 · Agreed To · May 4, 2022

C-242

Food Day in Canada each August

The bill names a yearly Food Day in early August. It does not create a holiday or any new rules.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 209 · Agreed To · November 2, 2022

11 mai 2023Royal assent

S-227

Citizenship restored for some born abroad

People who lost citizenship under an old age 28 rule would be citizens again. It does not change the current first-generation born abroad limit.

Votes • Jim Carr

12 juin 2023Consideration in committee

Division 216 · Agreed To · November 16, 2022

S-245

New Rules Strengthen French Language Rights

People in Quebec can get French service from banks, airlines, and telecoms. Workers in federally regulated firms gain French workplace rights, and Ottawa will set targets for francophone immigration.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 108 · Agreed To · May 30, 2022

Division 107 · Negatived · May 30, 2022

Division 106 · Negatived · May 30, 2022

Division 102 · Agreed To · May 20, 2022

20 juin 2023Royal assent

C-13

Canada Recognizes International Mother Language Day

February 21 becomes International Mother Language Day in Canada. It's symbolic only: no holiday, no schedule changes, and no required programs.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 156 · Agreed To · June 15, 2022

S-214

Canada Bans Child Labour Goods, Requires Reports

Big companies must post yearly plans to prevent forced and child labour in their supply chains. Canada also blocks imports made with child labour.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 113 · Agreed To · June 1, 2022

11 mai 2023Royal assent

S-211

Streaming Platforms Face Canadian Content Duties

Streaming services must support Canadian shows and make them easier to find. Most user uploads stay outside the rules. CRTC can fine companies that break the rules.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 164 · Agreed To · June 21, 2022

Division 160 · Agreed To · June 20, 2022

Division 158 · Negatived · June 20, 2022

Division 87 · Negatived · May 12, 2022

Division 86 · Agreed To · May 11, 2022

C-11

Canada Recognizes Right to Healthy Environment

It updates pollution and product rules nationwide. It adds a right to a healthy environment and stronger checks on toxic chemicals and some drugs.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 210 · Agreed To · November 3, 2022

13 juin 2023Royal assent

S-5

Pensions Paid First in Bankruptcies

If your employer goes bankrupt, pension shortfalls get paid before many other debts. Some group insurance claims also move up.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 223 · Agreed To · November 23, 2022

Division 165 · Agreed To · June 22, 2022

C-228

Ankle monitors in partner violence bail

Prosecutors can ask for ankle monitors as a bail condition in partner violence cases. Judges must consider victim safety and will get new training on intimate partner violence.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 115 · Agreed To · June 1, 2022

C-233

Employment Insurance sickness benefits extended to 52 weeks

Workers who qualify can get up to 52 weeks of Employment Insurance sickness pay instead of 15. Self-employed participants are included, and rates and eligibility rules stay the same.

Votes • Jim Carr

29 mars 2023Third reading

Division 153 · Agreed To · June 15, 2022

C-215

Budget bill boosts housing, ends student interest

Helps first-time buyers save, taxes quick flips, and ends interest on federal student loans. Adds taxes on big banks and funds clean energy projects.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 237 · Agreed To · December 8, 2022

Division 233 · Agreed To · December 7, 2022

Division 232 · Negatived · December 7, 2022

Division 220 · Agreed To · November 22, 2022

Division 218 · Agreed To · November 21, 2022

C-32

Extra $20.8B Keeps Federal Services Running

It gives the government $20.8B to fund programs this year. Health, housing, Indigenous services, immigration, and border work continue without gaps.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 242 · Agreed To · December 8, 2022

Division 241 · Agreed To · December 8, 2022

Division 240 · Agreed To · December 8, 2022

C-36

Canada Criminalizes Organ Trafficking, Bars Offenders

It makes using or buying organs taken without consent or for payment a serious crime, even abroad. Offenders face up to 14 years and can be denied entry or status.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 98 · Agreed To · May 18, 2022

S-223

National Plan for Crypto Sector Growth

The bill orders a national plan for crypto. It sets timelines and public consultations to lower red tape, but makes no immediate changes to taxes or consumer rules.

Votes • Jim Carr

23 nov. 2022Second reading

Division 222 · Negatived · November 23, 2022

C-249

Cuts Mandatory Minimums, Adds Health-Based Drug Diversion

Judges get more say in sentences and can use community sentences. Police favor warnings or health referrals for simple possession, and some records are set aside after two years.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 155 · Agreed To · June 15, 2022

Division 154 · Negatived · June 15, 2022

Division 148 · Agreed To · June 13, 2022

Division 142 · Agreed To · June 9, 2022

Division 53 · Agreed To · March 31, 2022

17 nov. 2022Royal assent

C-5

Kids' dental benefit and renter payment

Families get cash for kids' dental care if uninsured, and low-income renters get a one-time $500. Apply with basic info; false claims can be penalized.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 205 · Agreed To · October 27, 2022

Division 204 · Agreed To · October 27, 2022

Division 203 · Agreed To · October 27, 2022

Division 202 · Agreed To · October 27, 2022

Division 195 · Agreed To · October 19, 2022

Division 194 · Negatived · October 19, 2022

17 nov. 2022Royal assent

C-31

Châteauguay—Lacolle Riding Renamed in Quebec

The federal riding will be called Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville. Only the name changes; your MP, boundaries, and polling place stay the same.

Votes • Jim Carr

2 nov. 2022Second reading

Division 208 · Negatived · November 2, 2022

S-207

Auditor General to Audit Bank of Canada

The Auditor General would audit the Bank of Canada with a private firm, which must rotate every five years. It does not change interest rates or your bank services.

Votes • Jim Carr

19 oct. 2022Second reading

Division 196 · Negatived · October 19, 2022

C-253

Jury Secrecy Eases for Mental Health Care

Jurors may tell licensed health workers about deliberations after trial to get treatment. Sharing for other reasons remains illegal.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 177 · Agreed To · September 28, 2022

Division 97 · Agreed To · May 18, 2022

18 oct. 2022Royal assent

S-206

One-Time GST Credit Top-Up

Low-income Canadians get a one-time GST credit top-up worth half their annual credit. No application needed if you filed 2021 taxes.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 188 · Agreed To · October 6, 2022

18 oct. 2022Royal assent

C-30

Ban coercing or firing over assisted dying refusal

It makes it a crime to intimidate or force health workers to take part in medical assistance in dying. Employers can't fire or reject someone only for saying no.

Votes • Jim Carr

5 oct. 2022Second reading

Division 186 · Negatived · October 5, 2022

C-230

Provinces can opt out; Quebec keeps health funds

Provinces could leave federal programs but keep the same money if goals match. Quebec would get full health cash even without meeting Canada Health Act rules.

Votes • Jim Carr

5 oct. 2022Second reading

Division 185 · Negatived · October 5, 2022

C-237

Ottawa Aligns with Quebec French Language Charter

Federal jobs and firms in Quebec must follow Quebec French rules. Permanent residents there must show French for citizenship.

Votes • Jim Carr

28 sept. 2022Second reading

Division 180 · Negatived · September 28, 2022

C-238

Budget Act adds taxes, housing ban, sick leave

It raises some taxes and bans most foreign home buyers. Workers get paid sick days, families get quarterly carbon rebates, and provinces get health and transit funds.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 145 · Agreed To · June 9, 2022

Division 143 · Negatived · June 9, 2022

Division 126 · Agreed To · June 7, 2022

Division 125 · Negatived · June 7, 2022

Division 124 · Agreed To · June 7, 2022

Division 123 · Negatived · June 7, 2022

Division 122 · Negatived · June 7, 2022

Division 121 · Agreed To · June 6, 2022

Division 82 · Agreed To · May 10, 2022

Division 81 · Negatived · May 10, 2022

Division 80 · Negatived · May 10, 2022

23 juin 2022Royal assent

C-19

Parliament Authorizes $115B for Government Services

Lets the federal government spend $115B to keep programs running in 2022–23. Funds health, defence, Indigenous services, jobs, infrastructure, housing, immigration, and research.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 132 · Agreed To · June 7, 2022

Division 131 · Agreed To · June 7, 2022

Division 130 · Agreed To · June 7, 2022

23 juin 2022Royal assent

C-24

Mid-Year $8.8B Federal Funding Boost

Parliament approves $8.8B for health, travel, defence, immigration, and Indigenous services. Money covers 2022-23 needs and keeps programs running.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 136 · Agreed To · June 7, 2022

Division 134 · Agreed To · June 7, 2022

23 juin 2022Royal assent

C-25

Refocus Infrastructure Bank on Climate and Communities

The Infrastructure Bank must put climate, public, Northern, and Indigenous projects first. It adds Indigenous-recommended board members and reports each year to Parliament.

Votes • Jim Carr

22 juin 2022Second reading

Division 168 · Negatived · June 22, 2022

C-245

New housing tax, credits, and COVID funding

Adds a 1% tax on vacant homes owned by non-residents. Expands tax credits, funds COVID tests and school ventilation, and temporarily extends EI for some seasonal workers.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 75 · Agreed To · May 4, 2022

Division 74 · Negatived · May 4, 2022

Division 73 · Negatived · May 4, 2022

Division 22 · Agreed To · February 10, 2022

9 juin 2022Royal assent

C-8

Quebec Guaranteed 25% of Commons Seats

Quebec would keep at least 25% of House seats. Extra Quebec MPs would be added after each census if needed, growing the House; other provinces keep their seats.

Votes • Jim Carr

8 juin 2022Second reading

Division 140 · Negatived · June 8, 2022

C-246

Drug Possession Decriminalized, Records Expunged

Simple drug possession would stop being a crime. Past simple possession records could be erased for free, and the government must create a national plan for treatment and harm reduction.

Votes • Jim Carr

1 juin 2022Second reading

Division 114 · Negatived · June 1, 2022

C-216

Federal $2.5B for COVID-19 Tests

The Health Minister can spend up to $2.5B on COVID-19 tests and send them to provinces, clinics, schools, and others. This could mean more tests where you live.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 28 · Agreed To · February 15, 2022

4 mars 2022Royal assent

C-10

Seniors' benefits ignore COVID relief payments

After June 2022, COVID relief payments won’t count as income for Old Age Security top-ups and the Allowance. Some low-income seniors will get higher monthly payments; taxes stay the same.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 31 · Agreed To · February 16, 2022

3 mars 2022Royal assent

C-12

Targeted COVID Aid for Workers and Businesses

Extends wage and rent help for hard-hit sectors. Adds $300 weekly during lockdowns and more sick and caregiving weeks, plus job-protected COVID leave.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 5 · Agreed To · December 2, 2021

Division 5 · Agreed To · December 10, 2019

Division 4 · Agreed To · December 10, 2019

Division 3 · Agreed To · December 10, 2019

17 déc. 2021Royal assent

C-2

Protect Clinics and Add Paid Sick Days

Creates crimes for intimidating health workers and blocking care. Gives many federally regulated workers up to 10 paid sick days and longer bereavement leave.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 10 · Agreed To · December 9, 2021

Division 9 · Agreed To · December 8, 2021

17 déc. 2021Royal assent

C-3

Kids' Unhealthy Food Ads Banned

Ads for high sugar, fat, or salt foods aimed at kids under 13 will be banned. What counts and which media are covered will be set in rules later.

Votes • Jim Carr

12 déc. 2024Third reading

Division 181 · Agreed To · September 28, 2022

C-252

Coordinating Prairie Green Economy Programs

The minister must set a Prairie green economy plan and report on progress. It coordinates programs, consults local and Indigenous groups, but adds no new funding.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 236 · Agreed To · December 7, 2022

Division 117 · Agreed To · June 1, 2022

C-235

Supplementary Federal Spending for 2019–20

Lets the federal government spend up to $4.86B more on 2019–20 programs across many departments. No new programs; most funds expire after the allowed time.

Votes • Jim Carr

Division 5 · Agreed To · December 2, 2021

Division 5 · Agreed To · December 10, 2019

Division 4 · Agreed To · December 10, 2019

Division 3 · Agreed To · December 10, 2019

12 déc. 2019Royal assent

C-2

Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement Implementation Act

Votes • Jim Carr