Projets de loi de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

If you were hurt at work and still get wage-loss benefits at 65, you get a one-time payment. The amount is 5% or 10% of past benefits with interest.

Student loan appeals move to an internal two-step review with the director's decision final. The minister can file a certificate that enforces unpaid loans like a court judgment.

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.

Tightens fire rules near forests and in bushy areas. Officials can restrict access, require permits, and order help to fight fires.

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.

Allows the government to borrow up to $3.9 billion to cover revenue shortfalls. It helps pay bills now but adds debt and future interest costs.

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.

Child benefit continues for six months after a child's death. Businesses can transfer unused green, manufacturing, and film tax credits after mergers or wind-ups, and excess film credits are refunded.

Mostly technical fixes to update, clarify, and repeal old rules. Few direct changes; snowmobile stickers and a greenhouse gas penalty reference may affect certain users and businesses.

Pharmacies can accept phone, transfers, and direct e-prescriptions for some controlled drugs when federal rules allow. Tamper-resistant pads are not required in several common cases.

Creates a stronger, independent Seniors' Advocate who can investigate problems and get records. Care homes must forward seniors' requests to the office.

Sugary drinks will cost less because the sugary drink tax is removed. Stores and makers no longer collect or report this tax.

If your pension is moved to another province, the receiving plan must be fairly funded (at least 85%). A regulator must approve the transfer.

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.

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.

Net proceeds from big Crown asset sales go into the Future Fund. Money can only be used to pay debt or certain cleanup costs.

Fuel taxes are set at lower rates and a 7-cent cut stays. Drivers, boat operators, and airlines pay less at the pump.

Creates an independent office to help people with disabilities get service problems investigated and fixed. It can receive complaints, investigate, mediate with consent, and issue public recommendations.

Allows about $4 billion to keep hospitals, schools, roads and services running until the full budget is passed.