Canada Bills
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)
The federal government could override Charter rights only after a Supreme Court ruling and a two-thirds House vote. Public reasons and more debate would be required.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (demographic information)
Big parties must post candidate rules and diversity plans online. Elections Canada will publish anonymous reports on candidate demographics after elections.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Vote 16 Act
Citizens aged 16 and 17 can vote in federal elections and referendums. Forms, voter lists, and party fundraiser reports will include them.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (independence of the judiciary)
Judges may give lower sentences and use treatment programs. Juries can recommend parole timing in murder cases.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Alcoholic Beverage Promotion Prohibition Act
Alcohol ads, endorsements, and sponsorships would mostly end. Only limited adult-only and point-of-sale info stays. Inspectors could enforce rules; violations bring heavy fines and possible jail.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
People diagnosed with serious illness could authorize assisted dying if they later lose capacity, using a witnessed, doctor-certified declaration. All existing safeguards apply, and care stops if they resist.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Automatic Expiry of Criminal Records
Most records would expire automatically 2 or 5 years after sentences end. Expired records stay separate and hidden from most checks, helping people get jobs and housing.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
Strong Borders Act
Expect tighter border checks, cash limits, and faster police access to basic data. Refugee rules change, and tech firms must help lawful access without weakening encryption.
Status
Second reading
Timeline
National Livestock Brand of Canada Act
The bill makes a livestock brand a national symbol. It changes no branding rules and creates no new programs, fees, or rights.
Status
First reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan
A province cannot replace CPP with its own plan unless two thirds of CPP provinces, representing two thirds of their population, agree. Your CPP contribution and benefits stay the same.
Status
First reading
Timeline
National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act
The federal government must create a national plan for brain injury prevention, care, and rehab. It will set guidelines, improve data, and link supports in schools, sports, and workplaces.
Status
First reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the National Housing Strategy Act
The bill stops quick clearings of homeless camps on federal land. It requires meaningful talks, options for residents, and Indigenous involvement, with better data and reporting.
Status
First reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit)
Volunteer firefighters and search and rescue workers can claim a bigger tax credit starting in 2026. On-call time counts, and small pay won't block eligibility; credit remains non-refundable.
Status
First reading
Timeline
Ukrainian Heritage Month Act
September would be recognized as Ukrainian Heritage Month across Canada. It creates no new programs or costs and does not change services or laws.
Status
First reading
Timeline
An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services)
Public plans must cover mental health and addiction care, including in community settings. Provinces decide details and timing; no new federal funding.
Status
First reading
Timeline