Canadian Legislation

No money now. Ottawa must design a basic income framework, consult provinces and Indigenous leaders, set region-based amounts, and report to Parliament online each year.

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It gives everyone a right to a healthy environment. People can get information, join decisions, and take court cases on environmental harm; public servants are protected for speaking up.

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Ottawa could let provinces collect federal income taxes and send money back. Quebec talks must start within 90 days. A single tax return is possible; worker impacts should be eased.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Sell private shares or real estate, donate cash within 30 days, and pay no capital gains tax on that portion. Strong rules stop abuse and can claw back later.

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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.

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Registered charities may fund non-charities if they take reasonable steps to ensure charitable use. Disbursement rules stay, penalties rise for related transfers, and a government review is required.

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Big companies must publish yearly reports on steps to stop forced and child labour in their supply chains. Canada will also block imports made with child labour.

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The law turns VIA Rail into its own Crown corporation. It must run passenger service on listed routes, but the law sets no schedules, fares, or on-time rules.

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Independent repair shops could get the same tools, data, and parts as dealers if the Competition Tribunal orders it. Drivers may see more choices, shorter waits, and better prices.

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Publicly displaying or selling hate symbols becomes a crime. Good faith education or films are protected. Courts can seize items.

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Canadian citizens aged 16 and 17 could vote in federal elections. Teens 14-15 could pre-register as future voters.

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If your employer goes bankrupt, pension shortfalls and severance move up in line. Group health and life insurance must continue during court protection.

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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.

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

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Lets Ottawa spend $8.75B more this year to keep programs running and add support, including Indigenous services, health, defence, and aid. Funds count from April 1, 2021.

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Qualified tradespeople can deduct travel to job sites 80 km from home, starting in 2022, if their contract makes them pay. No deduction if a tax-free allowance covered it.

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Surviving spouses get benefits even if the marriage began after age 60 or retirement. Private pensions in federally regulated jobs must pay a survivor share if you have a spouse.

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Courts must treat on-duty attacks or threats against health care workers as more serious at sentencing. Applies to hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, residential facilities, and home care.

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Psychotherapy by licensed providers would be tax-exempt. Patients pay less per session; clinics stop charging GST/HST.

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The environment minister must create a national plan for fresh water within two years, after public and Indigenous input. No new rules today; Parliament will review it in five years.

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