Canadian Legislation

Canadians get more chances to vote and easier mail-in options. Parties face stricter privacy rules, and foreign influence and misinformation are tougher to do.

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November would be named National Immigration Month across Canada. It makes no new rules or holidays and only encourages voluntary messages and events to celebrate immigrants.

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This ends the rule that let shippers use another railway within 160 km in the Prairies. Businesses beyond 30 km lose that option; costs and delivery times could change.

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Parliament will name a Visual Artist Laureate for up to two years. They will promote the arts, create works for state events, and sponsor exhibitions in Parliament.

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Canada will use the current Chemical Weapons Convention text. Rules for listed chemicals can change automatically after treaty updates, affecting permits, reporting, and enforcement.

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The government must publish tax gap estimates every three years and list all tax evasion convictions. It shares data with the Budget Officer for independent checks.

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It adds crimes for wildfires and fires at places of worship. Police can seek wiretaps, and judges must weigh tougher sentences for negligent arson.

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Incorporated campgrounds would have profits treated as active business income, qualifying for the small business tax rate. Campers see no direct change; what counts as a campground is unclear.

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Airlines must pay flight attendants for pre-flight checks, boarding and getting off, mandatory training, and time at work during delays. More on-duty time will count as paid hours.

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Canadians could vote on electoral reform in a referendum, possibly on election day. The campaign must last at least 36 days, and the federal Cabinet decides where it applies.

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It names a livestock brand as a national symbol. No new rules or programs; you may see the logo in federal materials.

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The bill orders a national plan for unit pricing and price-change info. It may later make shelf labels clearer and teach shoppers how to compare prices.

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The bill updates many federal rules. It speeds emergency actions, enables electronic services, supports trade, and sets clearer safety, wildlife, and immigration data rules.

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Canada tightens competition rules. Big mergers may be stopped or undone, and cartels face higher fines and jail. Competition Bureau can challenge unfair prices and review deals for three years.

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It fixes typos, names, and court terms in many laws. It does not change rights, create crimes, or raise costs.

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Canada's housing plan must try to avoid camp removals on federal land and engage residents on options. It also strengthens Indigenous roles and adds better data tracking.

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Lying under oath to Parliament brings at least six months in jail. Each House can fine up to $50,000 for contempt and collect it through Federal Court.

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The government must keep cash services available and nearby, and encourage businesses to accept cash. It also blocks a Bank of Canada digital dollar.

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The minister must keep the Court Challenges Program. It funds major language and Charter rights cases, with an independent administrator and a yearly report to Parliament.

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January 7 becomes National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day. It is not a holiday and adds no new rules or costs.

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Provincial disability approvals would count for the Disability Tax Credit and Canada Pension Plan disability, unless the Minister says otherwise, reducing repeat paperwork starting with 2025 taxes.

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Creates a national plan to prevent and clean up shipping container spills. Requires public reports and work with Indigenous groups and coastal communities.

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People living in listed northern areas can claim higher daily tax deductions. Amounts rise with inflation, zones are merged into one, starting in 2025.

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Creates an independent watchdog for the immigration department to review fairness and bias, investigate complaints, and report to Parliament. The minister must answer its recommendations; it can't change decisions.

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