Canadian Legislation

The federal government could not require COVID shots for federal staff, workers in federally regulated sectors, or passengers. Other rules like masks or testing could still apply.

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Courts could recommend some federal inmates serve time in addiction treatment areas. CSC must place them soon, and plans must include quick mental health checks and treatment needs.

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It makes lying or hiding facts during required identity checks a crime. You could face big fines or up to 10 years in prison.

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Canada will list and better protect historic places. Federal sites must follow conservation rules, canals may have new limits, and Indigenous members join the national heritage board.

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Ottawa must publish a one-year plan for college and university failures. Later, publicly funded schools avoid bankruptcy courts, with student and staff protections set by later rules.

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Adds medical history and belief as protected rights. Bars reprisals for health choices, requires work and travel accommodation, and keeps EI if you lose a job for a health choice.

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Stops sale, possession, and use of glyphosate after a 1-year phase-in. Farms, forestry, utilities, and households must switch to other weed control methods.

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The government could name certain foreign diplomas as equal for immigration points. This may speed skilled worker selection, but it won't grant a licence to work.

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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.

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The government can name groups as criminal organizations. Groups can apply to be delisted, and people can fix mistaken identity while courts use the list in cases.

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Canada can now sanction family of listed abusers. Banks and people must report holdings, and Parliament gets a new tool to review orders.

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Federally regulated employers cannot use replacement workers during legal strikes or lockouts. Strikers must be reinstated after, and violations face daily fines.

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If you are charged again while on release, getting bail becomes much harder. Repeat serious charges mean jail before trial unless you show exceptional reasons.

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Within two years, the government must publish a plan to boost jobs for people with disabilities. It will educate employers and track results, with no quotas, new taxes, or mandates.

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The River could be represented in court and hearings. An Indigenous-led committee would sue for harm and advise on projects; recreation like boating stays allowed.

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Courts could move frozen assets to help victims, refugees, and aid groups. A public list would show names and values of frozen funds.

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Judges could give lower sentences and change mandatory bans when fair. Courts may delay sentencing for treatment, and juries can advise on how long before parole in murder cases.

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CRTC must pick a three-digit suicide help number within a year. You may use it to get help; areas may switch to 10-digit dialing, and no funding is included.

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Every November would be Lebanese Heritage Month in Canada. It is symbolic only and creates no programs, costs, or rules.

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Authorizes $75.5B to keep federal programs and payments going this year. Health, Indigenous services, benefits, parks, and border operations continue without interruption.

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It lets the federal government spend $13.2B to keep health, Indigenous, defence, and infrastructure programs running. Some funds carry into 2022–23; many student and immigration debts are written off.

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Non-alcoholic beer would no longer pay federal excise duty. Prices may drop, but GST/HST and provincial fees still apply.

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The bill stops automatic yearly hikes to federal excise taxes on beer, wine, and spirits. Rates are fixed, and any future change would need a new law.

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The Health Minister must create a plan for mental health during and after pregnancy. It sets consultations and timelines but adds no new funding or services.

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