Canadian Legislation

Canada can freeze assets and block dealings with those who take Canadians hostage. Families get support, victims may be paid, and informants can earn rewards or immigration help.

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Charities must report how many board leaders are women, Indigenous, people with disabilities, or visible minorities. The government will post yearly sector totals, without naming any charity or person.

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The government must craft a plan to forecast floods and droughts. It will consult provinces, cities, and Indigenous groups and publish the plan within two years.

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It requires a public pandemic plan, updated often. It adds a federal lead to work with provinces and Indigenous communities on surveillance, stockpiles, staffing, and vaccine supply.

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Therapy and mental health counselling by licensed providers would be tax-free. You would not pay GST/HST on these bills, starting six months after the law is passed.

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Funeral services would no longer charge GST/HST. Families could report a death once to the government, which would share it with partner programs.

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Judges must treat assaults on on-duty transit workers as more serious, leading to tougher sentences. It covers buses, trains, ferries, paratransit, school buses, and licensed taxis.

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Provincial cases must finish in 18 months; superior court in 30, or be stayed. Serious offences are exempt.

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It brings back mandatory jail for importing, exporting, or making hard drugs like opioids, cocaine, and meth. Minimums rise when there are risks or abuse of trust.

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You will not pay GST/HST on the carbon charge on fuel and heating bills. Emission allowance trades are taxed at 0%. Changes start 45 days after Royal Assent.

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Judges must give tougher sentences for weapons in or near hospitals. Illicit or unprescribed drug use cannot be approved inside hospitals; prescribed drugs for patients still allowed.

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The bill requires the environment minister to publish a national biodiversity plan and progress reports. It adds an expert panel and Indigenous input, but sets no new rules.

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The federal government will lead work on the Chignecto dykes to reduce flood risk. It can fast-track permits in emergencies and sign contracts to build and run the system.

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Porn websites must keep minors out or face fines. Adults may need privacy-safe age checks; noncompliant sites can be blocked by Canadian ISPs.

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For listed electronics, a drop-off and recycling program must exist, with clear public info. Makers and importers must run or join it; provinces with similar systems can be exempt.

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It sets national rules so health systems share records securely. Vendors must not block data; applies by province only where local rules are weaker.

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The federal government must develop a national plan for children and youth within two years. It sets goals, consultations, and reports but creates no new programs or funding.

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The Health Minister must create a national plan for sickle cell disease. It sets care standards, training, screening, research, awareness, and studies a tax credit for patients and caregivers.

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Sets the second week of May as Jury Duty Appreciation Week. It does not change jury rules, pay, or duties, and adds no costs or new programs.

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First Nations can run and license lotteries on their reserves after giving notice. Provincial lottery rules stop there; councils set licence terms and can allow charities, fairs, and small games.

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Canada will mark May 17 to raise awareness of diffuse midline glioma. No new holiday, programs, or costs; observance is optional.

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Canada will mark March as Hellenic Heritage Month. It creates no holidays, programs, or costs, but communities may choose to celebrate.

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Canada will publish a yearly human rights report. It also tightens sanctions follow-up, blocks licences for sanctioned foreign-linked media, and bans loans or investments tied to cluster munitions.

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Directors must weigh people and planet, not just profit. Companies must publish a yearly impact report and could face more lawsuits if they ignore these duties.

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