Canada Bills
Clean Coasts Act
The bill tightens sea dumping bans and blocks sales of boats to buyers who cannot maintain them. Sellers and owners face penalties if they allow dumping or risky transfers.
Status
Consideration in committee
Timeline
Tax Credit for Industrial Heat Recovery
Businesses can claim a 30% tax credit for new heat-recovery equipment used in Canadian industry. It lowers factory energy costs and can create local retrofit jobs.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Fair Representation Act
Employers cannot create or control unions, and leaders must be worker-elected. Workers can ask the labour board to cancel a fake union, and bosses face fines up to $100,000.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Seniors' Pension Boost and Work Exemption
People 65 and over would get a larger Old Age Security cheque. Low-income seniors could earn more from work before their Guaranteed Income Supplement is cut.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Keeping Children Safe Act
Courts must prioritize child safety and family violence in custody decisions. It limits alienation claims, bans reunification therapy, and eases moves for primary caregivers.
Status
Consideration in committee
Timeline
An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements)
More people can get Indian status if one parent has it. Women who lost band membership by marrying out, and their descendants, can be added back.
Status
Consideration in committee
Timeline
End Ban on Large Oil Tankers
The law would let large oil tankers use certain coastal ports. That may bring port jobs but raise spill and fishing risks for coastal communities.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Preventing Coercion of Persons Not Seeking Medical Assistance in Dying Act
Government workers could not bring up assisted dying unless you ask first. Doctors and nurses can still discuss it, but others who do could face a criminal charge.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Regulations
Electricity and gas meters must meet updated rules and regular checks. Inspectors get new powers, and fees may apply, which could change your bill if a meter is wrong.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
The second week of May would honor jurors. It raises awareness of juror stress and mental health, but makes no changes to pay, leave, or court rules.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act
Creates a national plan to make it easier for tradespeople to work across provinces. It aims to cut paperwork and speed up housing and infrastructure projects.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act
Canada recognizes the Red River Métis government in law. Their laws and a tax deal take effect, and courts can review decisions after people use internal appeal steps.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Stand on Guard Act
If someone unlawfully enters your home, courts will start by assuming you acted in self-defence. This makes it easier to use force, including lethal force, to protect people inside.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Your income tax rate drops and first-time buyers get a new-home rebate. The federal fuel charge ends, which may lower fuel costs, and political parties must follow clear privacy rules.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
National Strategy for Children and Youth Act
The federal government must create a national plan for kids and teens. It sets goals, tracks progress, and reports to the public while consulting families, youth, and Indigenous groups.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act
First Nations can run and license lotteries on reserves after giving notice. Provincial control ends on-reserve, and local rules apply, including online raffles for charities.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)
Vitamins and herbal remedies would not face the same federal monitoring as drugs and devices. Nicotine quit aids stay under stricter rules. Some past cases are paused.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act
People can order beer, wine and spirits from other provinces for home delivery by Canada Post or approved carriers. An adult must show ID at delivery.
Status
First reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims)
Registered victims will get notices that show how parole and release dates were set. Release rules do not change; officials must add clear, simple explanations.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
National Strategy on Housing for Young Canadians Act
The government must draft a housing plan for people 17 to 34. It will consult provinces, cities, students, and renters and publish reports, but no new money or programs.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Quarterly GST credit payments go up for low and modest income people. A 50% boost in 2025-26, then 25% higher for five years; file your taxes to get it.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline
Cities and Municipalities Day Act
Creates a national Cities and Municipalities Day on October 31. It is not a legal holiday; schools and businesses stay open, and any events or observances are optional.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System Act
The bill puts the Chignecto dikes under federal control. It allows faster emergency repairs and partnerships, but it sets no funding or timelines.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Appropriation Act No. 3, 2025-26
Adds $10.85B so federal services keep running. Supports health, Indigenous programs, immigration, travel security, and defence, with no new taxes or benefit rules.
Status
Royal assent
Timeline