Canadian Legislation

October 18 becomes a national day to raise awareness of inherited blood disorders. It is not a legal holiday and creates no new programs or benefits.

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Police and other authorities can seize mail under more laws. The receiver is treated as owner; only they or Canada Post can seek return of seized drugs or cannabis.

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Creates an independent watchdog to check how the federal government carries out modern treaties with Indigenous peoples. The Commissioner audits departments, reports to Parliament, and shares findings with Indigenous partners.

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The bill locks Gatineau Park’s borders and makes nature protection the top rule. Visitors may see new permits, fees, and limits; landowners must notify the National Capital Commission before selling.

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Requires the finance minister to publish an open banking plan within 30 days. A full bill must follow in 6 months or a delay report is required. No immediate changes.

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The bill makes clear that forced sterilization is aggravated assault, with penalties up to 14 years. Voluntary sterilization stays legal.

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Sets clear rules for offshore wind and renewables in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Keeps joint control, adds safety and environmental checks, and can limit projects near protected areas.

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The town, not Parks Canada, will handle zoning, building, and sign permits once a local by-law starts. Park conservation rules stay the same.

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The federal broadcast regulator must hear from provinces before setting rules that affect Quebec culture or French-language markets. It adds a consultation step but gives no provincial veto.

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Publicly denying, downplaying, or justifying residential schools in a way that promotes hatred becomes a crime. Penalties include up to two years in jail and device seizure.

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All seniors 65+ get a 10% Old Age Security increase. Low-income seniors can earn more from work before Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits are reduced.

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It creates an unpaid EI Council of workers and employers to advise the Commission. No change to benefits; you may see more public EI reports each year.

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Parents and teachers lose the correction defence for physical discipline. Spanking could be treated as assault; changes start 30 days after Royal Assent.

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The bill tells the federal government to plan a school food system with provinces and Indigenous partners. It sets standards and timelines but does not start meals or spend money.

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Platforms must add strong safety settings and parental controls for kids. Publishing deepfake sexual images and online harassment become crimes, and courts can order removal and identify anonymous abusers.

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The environment minister must create a national plan to address environmental racism. It requires consultations, public data, and five-year reviews, but makes no direct cleanup or permit changes.

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ISPs must publish typical speeds and service quality. The CRTC will set how to measure and display it and enforce compliance.

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Ottawa will set five-year plans for jobs in a net-zero economy. A new council and secretariat guide training and supports; no new taxes or penalties.

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Employers in federal sectors can’t use most replacement workers during strikes or lockouts. Essential safety work continues, but you may see service delays; rules start June 20, 2025.

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It adds taxes on big digital firms and buybacks, boosts clean tech credits, and creates housing and water agencies. Workers get new leaves; therapy is tax-free.

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Canada's budget law adds a 15% minimum tax on large firms, new clean tech credits, worker rights, school food funds, housing rules, open banking, and stronger car-theft and money-laundering laws.

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If you act for a foreign state in politics, you must register. The law adds new crimes, stronger spy powers, and new court rules to handle secrets.

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Keeps federal services funded through March 2025. No new taxes; money covers health, housing, defence, and more. Some border and tax agency funds can be used into 2026.

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Parliament authorizes $11.19B in extra 2024–25 spending. It keeps federal services running and adds funds for Indigenous communities, immigration, transport, health, veterans, and housing, with no new taxes.

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