Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 26: PARLIAMENT
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Summary
This Canada Gazette notice reports that three bills were given Royal Assent on June 15, 2026: a law on cyber security that amends the Telecommunications Act, a Criminal Code amendment about sterilization procedures, and a set of amendments on bail and sentencing affecting the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act. The entry also notes a separate notice about private bills and where to get more information.
What it does
It records that Parliament completed the final step (Royal Assent) for three bills, listing their short titles and chapter numbers. The Gazette item does not explain the details of the changes in each law; it mainly announces that these bills were approved and became Acts and points readers to the House of Commons office for private-bill notices.
Who it affects
Potentially many groups, depending on each law: telecom companies, internet and communications service providers, and businesses concerned with cyber security; people and health or legal professionals involved with sterilization issues; courts, accused people, young people in the justice system, and military justice processes for bail and sentencing. The Gazette notice itself only gives titles, so the exact scope and affected groups are unclear from this entry alone.
Why it matters
If you work in telecommunications or rely on online services, the cyber security law could change rules or responsibilities for companies and possibly affect services or protections. Changes to the Criminal Code about sterilization procedures could affect medical and legal practices and rights, while the bail and sentencing amendments could change how courts handle accused adults, youth, or military personnel. The notice signals that these are now Acts, but it does not describe their specific measures or when each change will take effect.
Key dates
- Published
- June 27, 2026
- Comment deadline
- Unclear
- Effective date
- Unclear
Source: Canada Gazette