Canada Bills
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
Temporary fuel tax cuts aim to lower pump prices this summer. The bill also changes taxes, pensions, EI, payments rules, and food and pesticide orders.
Status
Royal assent
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Military Justice System Modernization Act
Most military sexual offence cases will go to civilian courts. Victims can choose a court martial and get more support, while justice leaders gain independence and clearer rules.
Status
Royal assent
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Protecting Victims Act
Creates a new crime for controlling a partner, boosts penalties, and strengthens victim rights. Tightens sex offence rules and forces online services to report child abuse material.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Build Canada Homes Act
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.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Strong and Free Elections Act
Stops foreign money and deepfake lies in elections. Parties must protect voter data and donations must be traceable.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Federal housing cash for provinces
The federal government gives up to $1.713 billion to provinces to help build more homes. Provinces decide how and when to use the money.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Combatting Hate Act
Police can charge hate cases faster. Public Nazi or terrorist symbols are banned, with narrow exceptions, hate-driven crimes get tougher penalties, and access to worship and community sites is protected.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Arab Heritage Month Act
April will be Arab Heritage Month across Canada. It is symbolic only and creates no new programs, costs, or rules.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Lawful Access Act, 2026
Police and security agencies can get subscriber and transmission data faster. Some service providers may have to retain metadata and help with access.
Status
Third reading
Timeline
Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine Act
This law makes the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government the legal government for its people and lands. Residents must follow Tłegǫ́hłı̨ laws and may pay local taxes.
Status
Third reading
Timeline
Financial Crimes Agency Act
Creates a federal agency to investigate serious financial crimes and recover assets. Businesses may face more federal probes and some cases move to federal prosecutors.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act
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.
Status
Consideration in committee
Timeline
Indigenous Rights Statement Act
Each government bill must show possible impacts on section 35 Indigenous rights and state UNDRIP consistency. It must note any consultations or say none occurred.
Status
First reading
Timeline
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
It makes cell coverage maps more reliable and starts a national review of spectrum rules. The goal is to fix rural, Indigenous and highway dead zones over time.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
National Immigration Month Act
November would honor immigrants nationwide. No new programs or rights; you may see more events, lessons, and posts.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (small businesses)
Ministers must check federal bills and tabled regulations for big effects on small firms under 50 employees. If significant, an impact assessment must be published.
Status
First reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (theft of property of cultural or religious significance)
Stealing or holding sacred or cultural items can mean tougher prison sentences. Police may get wiretap warrants in serious investigations.
Status
First reading
Timeline
Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act
The law forces life sentences for supplying tiny amounts of powerful synthetic opioids and bans parole for 25 years. Offences near schools or treatment centres bring harsher punishment.
Status
First reading
Timeline
Protection Against Online Fraud Act
Online platforms must remove scams and warn users who clicked or bought. Courts will treat fraud against vulnerable people as more serious.
Status
First reading
Timeline
Housing Cost Transparency Act
The National Research Council must publish plain summaries showing how proposed code changes affect typical home costs, timelines, and complexity. This only improves information, not rules or permits.
Status
First reading
Timeline
National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act
Sets national rules so appliances and electronics last longer and are easier to fix. Makers must provide labels, parts, manuals, and software support for a set time.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act
The federal government would build a plan to upgrade flood and drought forecasts. Better maps and alerts could help families, farmers, and towns prepare and protect homes and roads.
Status
Consideration in committee
Timeline
Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 4
It adds civil-law words to federal laws and recognizes notarial wills. Banks must accept Quebec estate papers, and home loan limits apply clearly to both mortgages and hypothecs.
Status
Third reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Criminal Code
Creates new domestic violence crimes with higher penalties. Treats intimate partner murder as first-degree and tightens arrest, bail, and seized property rules.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline