Canadian Legislation

Canada names June 4 as International Tax Justice Day. It is not a holiday and does not change taxes or duties.

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Flying horses abroad for slaughter would stop. Other air shipments need a signed declaration, with fines for lies. Rules start 18 months after approval.

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Sex crimes involving CAF members in Canada go to civilian police and courts. Victims get more help, and military justice jobs have stronger independence and public reports.

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Provinces may set rules for MAID advance requests when people lose capacity. Clinicians are protected if they follow those rules; ignoring required safeguards could be a crime.

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Most records expire automatically after two or five years; no extra wait if you were a child. Employers cannot ask about expired convictions, and applications are free.

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Seven land parcels in Windsor become a federal urban park managed by Parks Canada. Park rules protect wildlife and nature; a public plan must follow within five years.

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The Health Minister must create a national plan for heart failure care. It may guide future actions, like better data and remote monitoring, but adds no funding now.

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The bill removes GST/HST from AEDs and related pads and batteries. It lowers checkout prices but does not require anyone to install AEDs.

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Government must publish a plan to speed energy and mining projects. It eases sending munitions to Ukraine and tells two federal banks to favor Ukraine arms factories.

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Adoptive and surrogacy parents get up to 15 more weeks of EI to bond with their child. Federally regulated workers also gain longer, job-protected adoption leave.

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Creates an Indigenous-led council to track reconciliation. Expect yearly public reports, a Prime Minister response, and more education; donations to the council will get tax receipts.

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March 11 will be a national observance to remember COVID-19. No day off or closures; activities are optional.

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A province can't quit the CPP on its own. It must get approval from two thirds of CPP provinces that also represent two thirds of their people.

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Simple drug possession would no longer be a federal crime once a start date is set. A national plan would boost health responses instead of charges.

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A new medal will honour people who serve at least seven days in a government-named emergency. Military, RCMP, firefighters, and first responders may qualify; one medal, bars for more operations.

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Some foreign investors must notify and wait before closing deals. The government can set temporary rules, review more minority and state-owned deals, share info with allies, and raise penalties.

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Parliament approves $8.9B to keep programs running. It funds defence, Indigenous services, and the Gordie Howe Bridge, and writes off some student loans without changing taxes.

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Parliament approves temporary funding to keep federal programs running until the full budget passes. Health care, Indigenous services, veterans supports, research, parks, ferries, and border services continue.

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The federal government pledges long-term child care funding through provincial and Indigenous agreements. A new council and yearly reports will track access, cost, quality, and inclusion.

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Canada approves the updated trade deal with Ukraine and updates customs and tribunal laws. It adds oversight for Canadian firms in Ukraine and sets rules for disputes.

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Drivers hauling livestock or insects get a 240-km buffer at trip start and end. Time there won't count toward daily limits, so some days can be longer.

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October would be Turkish Heritage Month in Canada. It is symbolic only; no programs or rules, but communities may hold events.

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People whose only condition is a mental illness cannot get MAID until March 17, 2027. Parliament will study the issue and may suggest changes before then.

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Two local Catholic corporations become one. All property, debts, contracts, and donations move to the new body automatically; you don't need to change wills, cheques, or agreements.

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