Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 160, Number 26: PARLIAMENT
HOUSE OF COMMONS
Summary
The Canada Gazette reports that on June 15, 2026 the Deputy of the Governor General signified Royal Assent to three federal bills: a cyber security bill that changes the Telecommunications Act, a Criminal Code change about sterilization procedures, and changes to bail and sentencing rules affecting criminal, youth justice and National Defence law. The notice also points to a standing order about notices for private bill applications and gives contact information.
What it does
This Issue of the Gazette records that written declaration of Royal Assent was given for three bills on June 15, 2026. It names the three Acts (with bill numbers and chapter numbers) and reminds readers that Standing Order 130 on notices of intended private bill applications was published earlier. The notice does not say when any of the Acts will actually come into force.
Who it affects
People and groups likely to notice this change include telecom and internet companies (because of the cyber security/Telecommunications Act changes); legal and medical communities and people affected by sterilization law (because of the Criminal Code change on sterilization procedures); defendants, victims, lawyers, youth justice services and military justice bodies (because of the bail and sentencing amendments); and anyone planning to apply for a private bill.
Why it matters
Royal Assent is the final parliamentary step before a bill becomes an Act, so these items signal that the underlying laws are finalized at the parliamentary level. That means rules affecting cyber security, telecom regulation, sterilization procedures, and bail/sentencing could change soon. The Gazette notice does not give dates when those changes take effect, so people and organizations affected should watch for implementation details and coming into-force dates.
Key dates
- Published
- June 27, 2026
- Comment deadline
- Unclear
- Effective date
- Unclear
Source: Canada Gazette