Federal

Canadian Legislation

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45th Parliament1st Session

189 bills
S-239Senator

Canadian Prosperity Act

It lets the Competition Commissioner suggest changes to rules that curb competition. Federal heads must respond, and responses may be published, helping people see how rules affect prices and choices.

Consideration in committee

C-31Minister of Finance and National Revenue

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

A new Defence Investment Agency would steer defence buying and stockpiling. It also bans most non-compete clauses and expands tax rules, affecting workers and small businesses.

Consideration in committee

S-210Senator

Ukrainian Heritage Month Act

If passed, September would be Ukrainian Heritage Month across Canada. It does not require anyone to participate or spend money.

Third reading

S-223Senator

RCMP to Enforce First Nation Laws

RCMP peace officers would enforce First Nation laws and carry out warrants under those laws. The bill does not create a new agency or spell out cooperation with First Nations.

Consideration in committee

C-234Member of Parliament

Living Donor Recognition Medal Act

This bill would let living organ donors be honored with a medal. It would not pay money, and rules would be set later for who qualifies.

Consideration in committee

C-285Member of Parliament

Used Car Tax Cut Act

It would zero-rate qualifying used car sales when ownership changes. This could reduce costs for buyers but may raise enforcement questions.

First reading

C-35Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act

The bill aims to stop goods made with forced labour from entering Canada. It could let border officers detain shipments and require importers to share information.

First reading

S-224Senator

Federal Prosecutors for First Nation By-law Cases

The bill would have the Director of Public Prosecutions handle certain Indigenous-law cases if a First Nation doesn't have its own prosecutor. It changes who prosecutes these offenses.

Second reading

S-221Senator

National Bird of Canada Act

It would officially name the Canada jay Canada's national bird. It would not create programs or change rules for daily life.

Third reading

S-219Senator

Judicial Independence Day Act

January 11 would be named Judicial Independence Day nationwide. It would not change court procedures or require any action.

Third reading

C-265Member of Parliament

Faster Access to Unapproved Treatments

The bill would create a list of non-marketed therapies patients could request. It does not guarantee access and depends on minister decisions.

Second reading

C-34Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages

Safe Social Media Act

The bill would set new online safety rules for platforms and chatbots. It would give users tools to flag content, block accounts, and require safety plans and crisis responses.

First reading

S-248Senator

Caribbean Heritage Month Act

July would be officially named Caribbean Heritage Month across Canada. It recognizes Caribbean contributions but does not require events or funding.

Second reading

S-249Senator

Christian Heritage Month Act

If passed, December would be named Christian Heritage Month. It does not require anyone to act or spend money.

First reading

S-246Senator

Wartime Service Recognition Act

It would set up a framework to recognize wartime service and publish operation assessments for transparency. It does not guarantee payments or an appeal process.

Second reading

C-284Member of Parliament

Ban Managers and HR as Strike Replacements

The bill would limit using workers from other workplaces to fill bargaining-unit duties during a strike. This could affect how quickly services resume.

First reading

C-283Member of Parliament

Somali Heritage Month Act

July would be set as Somali Heritage Month across Canada if it becomes law. The bill is symbolic and does not require any action or funding.

First reading

C-235Member of Parliament

Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act

The bill would require longer parole waits for some murder cases, up to 40 years. It mainly affects families and communities by keeping serious offenders in custody longer.

Consideration in committee

C-263Member of Parliament

Silver Alert National Framework Act

It would create a national plan for coordinated alerts about missing older people. It would involve provinces and police, and improve public education about the alerts.

Second reading

S-4Senator

An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act

The bill would require more products meet energy standards and let the government check compliance, with penalties for violations.

First reading

C-282Member of Parliament

Service Dogs for Veterans Act

If passed, it would let rehab plans for veterans include service dogs. The rules would guide training and funding, but a dog would not be guaranteed.

First reading

C-281Member of Parliament

Canadian Flag Must Show Origin

Dealers and importers would have to label flags with their origin. Prepackaged flags would need extra packaging labels, which could raise costs for sellers and affect buyers.

First reading

C-280Member of Parliament

Mental Health Parity Act

The bill would tie federal health funding to provinces' insured mental health and addiction services. It could affect which services are covered and how provinces pay for them.

First reading

S-244Senator

National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day Act

It designates a national awareness day for a serious brain tumor. It does not require funding or any specific actions.

Second reading