Canadian Legislation

It blocks future trade deals from raising quotas or cutting tariffs on dairy, poultry, and eggs. Current prices and rules stay the same.

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Alcohol ads, sponsorships, and giveaways would be mostly banned. Stores could show only price and availability, and violators face big fines and possible jail.

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Parliament would recognize April as Arab Heritage Month. It changes no holidays, programs, or duties; any observance is optional.

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The minister must lead work to prevent partner violence and report every two years. They will meet yearly with governments and engage Indigenous partners and survivors.

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Courts can freeze property sooner, including crypto. After certain convictions, owners must prove assets are legal or lose them, and the government may publicly list criminal groups.

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The Health Minister must draft a plan to improve access to eye exams, glasses, and treatment. No new coverage yet; the plan and progress reports will be public.

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Porn makers and sites must check that people are 18 and gave written consent. Offenders face fines, jail, content removal, and court limits on internet use.

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You and your repair shop can legally bypass digital locks on products only to diagnose, maintain, or fix them. It doesn't allow copying software or require parts or manuals.

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The Health Minister must work with provinces and Indigenous partners to create an eye care plan in 18 months. It may speed drug reviews and makes February an awareness month.

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You can legally bypass a digital lock on software you bought to make it work with other devices or parts. Sharing info is allowed only for that purpose.

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Canada recognizes the Council of the Haida Nation as the Haida government. Services continue, contracts shift to CHN, and workers avoid personal lawsuits unless they act in bad faith.

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February 5 will be a national day to honor Thanadelthur and Indigenous women. It is not a legal holiday, and no one is required to close or take time off.

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No immediate changes; Ottawa will draft a plan on sports betting ads and support services, and the CRTC will review current ad rules and report within a year.

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More workers qualify sooner, with higher, longer benefits. Employers and employees pay premiums on more earnings; some benefits are paid from general federal funds.

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Veterans Affairs Canada must set national rules for animal-assisted services for veterans, with third-party accreditation and public reports. It does not add funding or new benefits.

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People can file complaints about RCMP and border officers. An independent commission will review cases, set timelines, and report results, with new rules for serious incidents.

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The federal health minister must make a brain injury plan within 18 months. It will set care guides, online help, data, and a task force with people with brain injuries.

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People who grew up in Canadian care can apply for citizenship through a new process. Deportation is paused while their application is decided.

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October will be Hungarian Heritage Month across Canada. It is symbolic and adds no new rules, funding, or duties.

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Flight attendants must be paid for boarding, training, and time on duty during delays. This time also counts toward daily and weekly hours under the Labour Code.

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It changes the term to child sexual abuse and exploitation material. No new crimes; penalties and bans stay the same, and it takes effect one year after Royal Assent.

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If your province signs on, you get no-cost coverage for contraception and diabetes drugs. Ottawa also starts national work on an essential medicines list and bulk buying.

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The law tightens bail in partner-violence cases and creates a new peace bond. Courts can order no-contact, monitoring, and gun bans; victims are told how to get release orders.

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It makes mental health and addiction care insured under the Canada Health Act. Provinces must cover more care in community clinics and limit extra fees.

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