COVID-19 Measures Act Receives Royal Assent

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry (published March 19, 2022) records a notice about private bills and the formal approval of a federal COVID-19 measure. The bill approved is An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19 (Bill C-10, chapter 2, 2022), which received Royal Assent on March 4, 2022.

What it does#

• Notes that Standing Order 130 (rules about notices for intended private-bill applications) was published earlier; it points people to the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons for more information.
• Records that An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19 (Bill C-10, chapter 2, 2022) was given Royal Assent (formal approval) in writing on March 4, 2022, and that both Houses of Parliament were notified that same day.

Who's affected#

• People, businesses, or organizations covered by the COVID-19 measures in Bill C-10. The Gazette notice does not list the specific measures, so it is unclear exactly which groups will be affected.
• Members of Parliament and anyone preparing or watching private-bill applications, who would use the guidance under Standing Order 130 and the Private Members’ Business Office contact information.

Why it matters#

• Royal Assent means the bill is formally approved and becomes an Act; that can change rights, responsibilities, or supports related to COVID-19. The Gazette entry confirms that approval happened on March 4, 2022, but it does not say when the Act’s rules take effect or what exactly they do.
• The Standing Order notice matters to people seeking private bills because it explains where to find the rules and how to start that process. If you might be affected by the COVID-19 Act, you will need to look up the Act itself to see what it changes.