Federal
Canadian Legislation

45th Parliament1st Session
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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