Canadian Legislation

Adds political belief or activity to banned discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Workers in federal workplaces and users of federal services can complain if treated unfairly.

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More people can gain Indian status and band list membership, including affected women and descendants. You can also ask to leave the Register; descendants keep their rights.

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People with only a mental disorder could not get assisted dying. Doctors must send them to mental health care instead; rules for physical illness stay the same.

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Judges must consider pregnancy harm at sentencing. Prosecutors can ask for tougher penalties when a victim is pregnant, including for emotional harm.

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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.

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Only the law's name changes. Sanctions rules stay the same; most people see no change.

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The CPP fund must avoid and sell investments linked to human rights, labour, environmental abuses, banned weapons, or corruption. Your CPP benefits stay the same.

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People charged with listed gun crimes under a firearms ban face tougher bail. Jail is presumed unless they prove release is safe, and the release first rule will not apply.

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Updates 52 laws so wording fits both common law and Quebec civil law. Banking, mortgage, and property papers will use clear terms like mortgage or hypothec, reducing confusion.

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The federal government would plan for all electricity to be renewable by 2030. New incentives would help start-up costs for solar, wind, tidal, and biomass, with reports and Indigenous input.

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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.

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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.

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

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January 4 will be National Ribbon Skirt Day. It honors Indigenous women and culture but does not create a holiday or require events.

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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.

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More court steps can happen by video or phone, and juries may be picked electronically. Police can get some warrants remotely, and new rules add fingerprint orders and formal reviews.

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Creates a new board to hear EI appeals near you. Removes an extra appeal step and keeps benefits going while another appeal is heard.

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Volunteer firefighters and search and rescue workers can claim a bigger tax credit, up to $1,500. On call time counts, and small stipends will not block you, starting with 2022.

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Certain public bodies could not use federal bankruptcy or restructuring laws. Their money troubles would be handled by governments, not insolvency courts.

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The federal government must keep and update a national plan to fight human trafficking. It must report every year and review the plan with public input.

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Federally regulated employers must offer free menstrual products at work. Products must be easy to find for employees and visitors, as set by future rules.

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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.

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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.

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The bill names November 19 as National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. It is symbolic only and creates no programs, rules, funding, or holidays.

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