Canada Bills

Wage Subsidy Extended, Disability Payment, Time Limits Relief

Expands wage subsidies for employers hit by COVID-19. Gives a one-time payment to people with disabilities and pauses many federal deadlines missed during shutdowns.

Canada to Create Freshwater Strategy

The environment minister must create a national freshwater plan after consulting provinces, cities, Indigenous groups, and scientists. It will be online within two years. No new rules, funding, or penalties.

Thames River System Gains Federal Navigation Protection

Three Thames River branches become protected waters. More bridges and works need federal approval and public notice, helping keep boating routes open but adding steps for builders.

Ottawa Can Cap Credit Card Fees

The government would gain power to cap credit card fees charged to merchants. No caps take effect now; rules would come later and could lower costs for small businesses.

Ottawa approves $6B for 2020 programs

The federal government can spend $6.04B on listed programs this year. Money supports health, Indigenous services, transport, security, housing, and parks; most ends March 31, 2021.

Interim federal spending keeps services running

Allows the federal government to spend $55B to run programs and pay staff this year. Services like taxes, borders, health, and benefits continue without a break.

New National Children and Youth Commissioner

A new watchdog will check how Ottawa treats children. It can run inquiries, see records, and visit youth facilities, with special focus on First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Canada Lowers Federal Voting Age to 16

Canadians aged 16 and 17 could vote in federal elections after a short rollout. Names of attendees under 16 stay private on fundraising lists.

Senate Property Rules Repealed, Except Quebec

The bill ends the land and $4,000 wealth rules for Senators outside Quebec. Quebec still keeps its land rule for now, and nothing else in daily life changes.

COVID fixes to benefits, courts, wage subsidy

It broadens wage help, tightens emergency benefit rules, and pauses court deadlines. It also allows a one-time disability payment using limited data sharing.

Dairy Commission Borrowing Cap Raised to $500M

The bill raises the Dairy Commission borrowing cap to $500M. No price or tax changes, but more room to manage dairy stocks and higher federal risk.

Emergency Cash Support for Students

Pays students and 2020 grads cash for lost work during COVID-19. You cannot get it if you receive EI or CERB for the same time.

EI Sickness Benefits Extended to 50 Weeks

People on EI sickness benefits could get up to 50 weeks instead of 15. Applies to illness, injury, or quarantine, including self-employed; rates and eligibility rules stay the same.

Emergency Wage Subsidy and Financial Stability Powers

Pays employers up to 75% of wages to keep staff during COVID-19. Gives Finance temporary tools to steady credit markets, ending September 30, 2020.

Emergency COVID-19 Aid and Job Protections

Gives quick cash to workers and families, pauses student loans, and protects jobs. Lets government keep credit, mortgages, and drug supplies flowing during COVID-19.

Cabinet Gets Temporary Urgent Spending Power

Cabinet can approve urgent spending during adjournments when Parliament isn't sitting. This temporary power ends June 24, 2020.

Extra Federal Funds and Debt Relief

The bill adds $3.79B for federal programs. It forgives Indigenous land-claims debts and writes off many student loans, with small funds allowed into 2021.

Interim Supply Keeps Federal Services Running

It allows short-term funding so federal services continue. No new programs or tax changes; payments keep flowing for benefits, health, policing, and Indigenous services.

Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement Implementation Act

By-election after MP switches parties

If your MP switches parties, or an independent joins a party, their seat is vacated and a by-election is held. Your riding may have no MP for a time.

Voting Age Drops to 16 Federally

Canadian citizens aged 16 and 17 can vote in federal elections. Ages 14 and 15 can pre-register; ID rules stay the same.

National Cycling Strategy and Targets

The bill orders Ottawa to plan and report on cycling, covering safety, bike lanes, health, and climate. It sets deadlines but adds no funding or new rules.

Align Chemical Weapons Law with Treaty Updates

Canada will use the current chemical weapons treaty text, not a copy in our law. No new rules; companies must follow official treaty updates as they take effect.

Nationwide Ban on Conversion Therapy and Ads

It makes conversion therapy a crime, especially for minors. Ads and paid services are banned, and courts can order online ads removed.