Three Acts receive royal assent

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry records that several federal bills received royal assent on October 10, 2024, and are listed as Acts in the official record. The entry (published October 26, 2024) names three Acts: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders) (Bill S-205, chapter 22, 2024); An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse and exploitation material) (Bill C-291, chapter 23, 2024); and An Act respecting pharmacare (Bill C-64, chapter 24, 2024).

What it does#

• Lists that the three named bills received royal assent on October 10, 2024 and are recorded as Acts in Parliament’s official notice.
• Names the three Acts exactly as they appear in the Gazette:
  • An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders) (Bill S-205, chapter 22, 2024)
  • An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse and exploitation material) (Bill C-291, chapter 23, 2024)
  • An Act respecting pharmacare (Bill C-64, chapter 24, 2024)
• The notice also records that the written declaration of royal assent was communicated to both Houses of Parliament on October 10, 2024.

Who's affected#

• People involved in the criminal-justice system where interim release (bail) or domestic-violence recognizance orders are relevant — for example, accused people, victims, and lawyers.
• People affected by laws on child sexual abuse and exploitation material — survivors, accused persons, online platforms, and law enforcement.
• People who use prescription drugs, provincial/territorial health systems, pharmacies, and insurers may be affected by An Act respecting pharmacare.
• The Gazette notice itself is a formal record: it does not give details of how each Act will be applied. The exact groups covered and how they are affected depend on the text of each Act and any regulations or implementation steps that follow.

Why it matters#

• Royal assent is the formal final step that turns a bill passed by Parliament into an Act. This notice confirms that these three bills completed that step on October 10, 2024.
• Changes to the Criminal Code named here could alter how bail and domestic-violence-related orders are handled and how offences involving child sexual abuse material are treated — that can affect court procedures, policing, and public safety.
• A federal pharmacare Act could affect who gets prescription drug coverage, how costs are shared, and how drugs are purchased at scale — with real effects on patients’ out-of-pocket costs and provincial health plans.
• The Gazette entry itself is a short formal record. For the full legal details and timelines for implementation, you would need to read the full text of each Act or follow secondary announcements from the government.