Anthony Rota

Division 827 · Agreed To · June 17, 2024

Division 826 · Negatived · June 17, 2024

Division 811 · Agreed To · June 11, 2024

Dec 17, 2024Royal assent

C-40

Clearer Release Notices for Crime Victims

Correctional Service of Canada and the Parole Board must explain how offender release and review dates are set for registered victims. This does not change release rules, only the notice.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 651 · Agreed To · February 28, 2024

Dec 17, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 426 · Agreed To · October 18, 2023

C-320

Two-Month GST/HST Holiday on Key Purchases

From Dec 14 to Feb 15, GST/HST is 0% on listed goods and restaurant meals. You must pay and get delivery in that window; other provincial taxes still apply.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 904 · Agreed To · November 28, 2024

Dec 12, 2024Royal assent

C-78

New Trust Protects Unpaid Produce Suppliers

Unpaid sellers of fresh produce get first claim if a buyer goes bankrupt. With 30-day terms and notice, the goods and sale money are held for them.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 430 · Agreed To · October 25, 2023

Dec 12, 2024Royal assent

C-280

Stronger Sentencing for Attacks on Health Workers, Responders

Judges must treat attacks or death threats against on-duty health workers and first responders as more serious at sentencing. No new crimes or higher maximums, but sentences may be tougher.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 650 · Agreed To · February 28, 2024

Dec 10, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 623 · Agreed To · January 31, 2024

C-321

Canada bans air export of slaughter horses

Flying horses abroad for slaughter would stop. Other air shipments need a signed declaration, with fines for lies. Rules start 18 months after approval.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 5, 2024Second reading

Division 622 · Agreed To · January 31, 2024

C-355

Plastics Removed From CEPA Toxic List

The bill removes plastic manufactured items from CEPA's toxic list. Federal single-use plastic bans may ease, but provinces and cities can still set their own rules.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 4, 2024Second reading

Division 909 · Negatived · December 4, 2024

C-380

An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)

Most vitamins and herbal remedies would face lighter rules than drugs. Health Canada could still recall unsafe products; nicotine replacement products stay under full drug-style monitoring.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 2, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 789 · Agreed To · May 29, 2024

C-368

Age and consent checks for porn

Porn makers and sites must check that people are 18 and gave written consent. Offenders face fines, jail, content removal, and court limits on internet use.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Nov 19, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 758 · Agreed To · May 8, 2024

C-270

New watchdog to oversee RCMP and CBSA

People can file complaints about RCMP and border officers. An independent commission will review cases, set timelines, and report results, with new rules for serious incidents.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 809 · Agreed To · June 11, 2024

Division 806 · Agreed To · June 10, 2024

Division 805 · Negatived · June 10, 2024

Oct 31, 2024Royal assent

C-20

Stronger Federal Whistleblower Protections

Federal workers get more ways to report wrongdoing and stronger protection from reprisals. A longer complaint window and penalties apply, and contractors are covered.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 31, 2024Second reading

Division 621 · Agreed To · January 31, 2024

C-290

National Brain Injury Strategy and Guidelines

The federal health minister must make a brain injury plan within 18 months. It will set care guides, online help, data, and a task force with people with brain injuries.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 28, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 812 · Agreed To · June 12, 2024

C-277

National Flood and Drought Forecast Plan

The government must craft a plan to forecast floods and droughts. It will consult provinces, cities, and Indigenous groups and publish the plan within two years.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 801 · Agreed To · June 5, 2024

Oct 24, 2024Second reading

Division 643 · Agreed To · February 14, 2024

C-317

Canada to Create National Pandemic Plan

It requires a public pandemic plan, updated often. It adds a federal lead to work with provinces and Indigenous communities on surveillance, stockpiles, staffing, and vaccine supply.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 22, 2024Second reading

Division 802 · Agreed To · June 5, 2024

C-293

Tougher Bail, New Tools for Domestic Violence

The law tightens bail in partner-violence cases and creates a new peace bond. Courts can order no-contact, monitoring, and gun bans; victims are told how to get release orders.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 864 · Agreed To · September 25, 2024

Division 863 · Agreed To · September 25, 2024

Division 862 · Negatived · September 25, 2024

Division 439 · Agreed To · November 1, 2023

Oct 10, 2024Royal assent

S-205

No-Cost Contraception and Diabetes Drugs

If your province signs on, you get no-cost coverage for contraception and diabetes drugs. Ottawa also starts national work on an essential medicines list and bulk buying.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 792 · Agreed To · May 30, 2024

Division 791 · Negatived · May 30, 2024

Division 753 · Agreed To · May 7, 2024

Division 752 · Negatived · May 7, 2024

Division 751 · Agreed To · May 6, 2024

Oct 10, 2024Royal assent

C-64

Set Deadlines for Open Banking Plan

Requires the finance minister to publish an open banking plan within 30 days. A full bill must follow in 6 months or a delay report is required. No immediate changes.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 9, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 671 · Agreed To · March 20, 2024

C-365

Modernized Rules for Atlantic Offshore Energy

Sets clear rules for offshore wind and renewables in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. Keeps joint control, adds safety and environmental checks, and can limit projects near protected areas.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 788 · Agreed To · May 29, 2024

Division 787 · Negatived · May 29, 2024

Division 750 · Agreed To · May 2, 2024

Division 420 · Agreed To · October 17, 2023

Division 419 · Negatived · October 17, 2023

Division 418 · Agreed To · October 16, 2023

Oct 3, 2024Royal assent

C-49

Broadcast regulator to consult provinces on French markets

The federal broadcast regulator must hear from provinces before setting rules that affect Quebec culture or French-language markets. It adds a consultation step but gives no provincial veto.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 2, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 649 · Agreed To · February 28, 2024

C-354

Omnibus Budget Law: Taxes, Competition, Housing

It adds taxes on big digital firms and buybacks, boosts clean tech credits, and creates housing and water agencies. Workers get new leaves; therapy is tax-free.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 785 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 784 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 783 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 782 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 781 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 780 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 779 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 777 · Agreed To · May 28, 2024

Division 776 · Negatived · May 28, 2024

Division 764 · Agreed To · May 21, 2024

Division 763 · Negatived · May 21, 2024

Division 759 · Agreed To · May 9, 2024

Division 668 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 667 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 665 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 664 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 663 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 662 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 661 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 660 · Agreed To · March 18, 2024

Division 659 · Negatived · March 18, 2024

C-59

Old Age Security Up 10%, Work Pays More

All seniors 65+ get a 10% Old Age Security increase. Low-income seniors can earn more from work before Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits are reduced.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Sep 25, 2024Third reading

Division 422 · Agreed To · October 18, 2023

C-319

Tougher Sentences for Repeat Car Theft

On a third car theft case treated as serious, judges must give at least three years in jail. No community sentences in serious cases; gang links count most.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Sep 18, 2024Second reading

Division 855 · Negatived · September 18, 2024

C-379

Canada Ends Spanking Defence in Law

Parents and teachers lose the correction defence for physical discipline. Spanking could be treated as assault; changes start 30 days after Royal Assent.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Sep 18, 2024Third reading

Division 644 · Agreed To · February 14, 2024

C-273

Mandatory Minimums for Extortion, Arson Aggravates

Extortion now carries at least 3 years in prison, more with guns or gang links. Arson during extortion must count against the offender.

Votes • Anthony Rota

May 22, 2024Second reading

Division 767 · Negatived · May 22, 2024

C-381

Parliament to Appoint Visual Artist Laureate

Parliament will name a Visual Artist Laureate for up to two years. They will promote the arts, create works for state events, and sponsor exhibitions in Parliament.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 642 · Agreed To · February 14, 2024

Division 624 · Agreed To · January 31, 2024

S-202

Sustainable Jobs Council and Action Plans

Ottawa will set five-year plans for jobs in a net-zero economy. A new council and secretariat guide training and supports; no new taxes or penalties.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 738 · Agreed To · April 15, 2024

Division 737 · Negatived · April 15, 2024

Division 736 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 735 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 733 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 732 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 731 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 730 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 729 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 728 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 727 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 726 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 724 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 723 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 722 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 721 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 720 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 719 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 718 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 717 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 716 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 715 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 714 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 713 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 712 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 711 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 710 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 709 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 708 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 707 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 706 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 705 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 704 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 703 · Agreed To · April 11, 2024

Division 702 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 701 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 700 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 699 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 698 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 697 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 696 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 695 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 693 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 692 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 691 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 690 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 689 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 688 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

Division 687 · Negatived · April 11, 2024

C-50

Ban on replacement workers in federal strikes

Employers in federal sectors can’t use most replacement workers during strikes or lockouts. Essential safety work continues, but you may see service delays; rules start June 20, 2025.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 774 · Agreed To · May 27, 2024

Division 647 · Agreed To · February 27, 2024

C-58

Budget Brings New Taxes, Credits, Protections

Canada's budget law adds a 15% minimum tax on large firms, new clean tech credits, worker rights, school food funds, housing rules, open banking, and stronger car-theft and money-laundering laws.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 845 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 844 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 843 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 841 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 840 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 839 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 838 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 837 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 836 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 835 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 834 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 833 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 832 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 831 · Negatived · June 18, 2024

Division 825 · Agreed To · June 17, 2024

Division 766 · Agreed To · May 22, 2024

Division 765 · Negatived · May 22, 2024

Division 761 · Agreed To · May 21, 2024

C-69

Authorizes $118B for Federal Services

Keeps federal services funded through March 2025. No new taxes; money covers health, housing, defence, and more. Some border and tax agency funds can be used into 2026.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 820 · Agreed To · June 13, 2024

Division 819 · Agreed To · June 13, 2024

Division 818 · Agreed To · June 13, 2024

C-74

Extra $11.2B for 2024–25 federal programs

Parliament authorizes $11.19B in extra 2024–25 spending. It keeps federal services running and adds funds for Indigenous communities, immigration, transport, health, veterans, and housing, with no new taxes.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 824 · Agreed To · June 13, 2024

Division 823 · Agreed To · June 13, 2024

Division 822 · Agreed To · June 13, 2024

C-75

Clearer Rules for Human Trafficking Exploitation

Police and courts will look for force, threats, lies, or abuse of power, not fear. Threats to family or others can count.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 853 · Negatived · June 19, 2024

Jun 19, 2024Report stage

S-224

No GST/HST on Therapy and Counselling

Therapy and mental health counselling by licensed providers would be tax-free. You would not pay GST/HST on these bills, starting six months after the law is passed.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 852 · Agreed To · June 19, 2024

Jun 19, 2024Third reading

Division 851 · Agreed To · June 19, 2024

C-323

More Ways to Vote, Stronger Election Rules

Canadians get more chances to vote and easier mail-in options. Parties face stricter privacy rules, and foreign influence and misinformation are tougher to do.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 12, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 829 · Agreed To · June 17, 2024

C-65

Crackdown on monopolies, mergers, and cartels

Canada tightens competition rules. Big mergers may be stopped or undone, and cartels face higher fines and jail. Competition Bureau can challenge unfair prices and review deals for three years.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Jun 19, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 633 · Agreed To · February 7, 2024

C-352

Court Challenges Program Enshrined in Law

The minister must keep the Court Challenges Program. It funds major language and Charter rights cases, with an independent administrator and a yearly report to Parliament.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Jun 13, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 451 · Agreed To · November 22, 2023

C-316

Canada Sanctions Hostage-Takers, Aids Families

Canada can freeze assets and block dealings with those who take Canadians hostage. Families get support, victims may be paid, and informants can earn rewards or immigration help.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 3, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 799 · Agreed To · June 5, 2024

C-353

Build Homes Faster or Lose Federal Funds

Cities get more or less federal money based on housing built and permit speed. New below-market rentals get a full GST rebate and more public land is sold for homes.

Votes • Anthony Rota

May 29, 2024Second reading

Division 790 · Negatived · May 29, 2024

C-356

Mandatory Maximum Security for High-Risk Offenders

Some high‑risk inmates must be held in maximum security and cannot get unescorted temporary absences. The rule starts three months after Royal Assent.

Votes • Anthony Rota

May 1, 2024Second reading

Division 745 · Negatived · May 1, 2024

C-351

March 11 recognized as Pandemic Observance Day

March 11 will be a national observance to remember COVID-19. No day off or closures; activities are optional.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 740 · Agreed To · April 17, 2024

Apr 30, 2024Royal assent

S-209

Indigenous-Led National Reconciliation Council Created

Creates an Indigenous-led council to track reconciliation. Expect yearly public reports, a Prime Minister response, and more education; donations to the council will get tax receipts.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 741 · Agreed To · April 29, 2024

Division 673 · Agreed To · March 20, 2024

Apr 30, 2024Royal assent

C-29

Allegiance Oath Becomes Optional for Parliament

Federal MPs and Senators can swear an Oath of Office instead of the Oath of Allegiance. It does not change services or taxes and starts when the bill becomes law.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Apr 10, 2024Second reading

Division 685 · Negatived · April 10, 2024

C-347

Canada tightens foreign investment security reviews

Some foreign investors must notify and wait before closing deals. The government can set temporary rules, review more minority and state-owned deals, share info with allies, and raise penalties.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 449 · Agreed To · November 20, 2023

Division 444 · Agreed To · November 7, 2023

Division 443 · Negatived · November 7, 2023

Division 442 · Agreed To · November 7, 2023

Division 440 · Agreed To · November 6, 2023

Mar 22, 2024Royal assent

C-34

Parliament approves $8.9B year-end spending

Parliament approves $8.9B to keep programs running. It funds defence, Indigenous services, and the Gordie Howe Bridge, and writes off some student loans without changing taxes.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 678 · Agreed To · March 21, 2024

Division 677 · Agreed To · March 21, 2024

Division 676 · Agreed To · March 21, 2024

Mar 22, 2024Royal assent

C-67

Interim $74B Keeps Federal Services Running

Parliament approves temporary funding to keep federal programs running until the full budget passes. Health care, Indigenous services, veterans supports, research, parks, ferries, and border services continue.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 682 · Agreed To · March 21, 2024

Division 680 · Agreed To · March 21, 2024

Mar 22, 2024Royal assent

C-68

Canada Commits to National Child Care System

The federal government pledges long-term child care funding through provincial and Indigenous agreements. A new council and yearly reports will track access, cost, quality, and inclusion.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 656 · Agreed To · February 29, 2024

Mar 19, 2024Royal assent

C-35

Implements updated Canada–Ukraine free trade agreement

Canada approves the updated trade deal with Ukraine and updates customs and tribunal laws. It adds oversight for Canadian firms in Ukraine and sets rules for disputes.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 627 · Agreed To · February 6, 2024

Division 607 · Agreed To · December 12, 2023

Division 450 · Agreed To · November 21, 2023

Mar 19, 2024Royal assent

C-57

MAID for mental illness delayed to 2027

People whose only condition is a mental illness cannot get MAID until March 17, 2027. Parliament will study the issue and may suggest changes before then.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 646 · Agreed To · February 15, 2024

Division 645 · Agreed To · February 15, 2024

Division 641 · Agreed To · February 14, 2024

Division 640 · Negatived · February 14, 2024

Feb 29, 2024Royal assent

C-62

Wireless licences must serve 50% in 3 years

Carriers must cover at least half of people in each local area within three years. If they fail, licences can be revoked and reassigned to keep service going.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Nov 8, 2023Second reading

Division 448 · Negatived · November 8, 2023

S-242

Boosts Rental Rebate, Toughens Competition Law

Removes GST on new rental builds, which could add supply. Strengthens competition law to curb unfair pricing and probe markets like groceries.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 606 · Agreed To · December 11, 2023

Division 474 · Agreed To · December 5, 2023

Division 473 · Agreed To · December 5, 2023

Division 472 · Negatived · December 5, 2023

Division 471 · Negatived · December 5, 2023

Division 456 · Agreed To · November 23, 2023

Dec 15, 2023Royal assent

C-56

Parliament approves $20.7B in-year funding

This bill adds $20.7B to federal budgets so services keep running. It boosts Indigenous programs, defence, immigration, health, housing, and infrastructure, with some funds usable into 2025.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 604 · Agreed To · December 7, 2023

Division 603 · Agreed To · December 7, 2023

Dec 15, 2023Royal assent

C-60

Tougher Neglect Rules for Long-Term Care

Long-term care owners and officers face a clear legal duty to provide basic needs. Courts can ban convicted leaders from working with vulnerable adults.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 479 · Agreed To · December 6, 2023

Dec 7, 2023First reading

C-295

Environmental Rights and Court Access for Canadians

It gives everyone a right to a healthy environment. People can get information, join decisions, and take court cases on environmental harm; public servants are protected for speaking up.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 6, 2023Second reading

Division 480 · Negatived · December 6, 2023

C-219

Sex Offender Registry and Publication Ban Reforms

The bill tightens sex offender registration and gives victims more say on publication bans. Police get new tools, and victims can get sentence updates.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 417 · Agreed To · October 5, 2023

Oct 26, 2023Royal assent

S-12

Ban on Federal COVID Vaccine Mandates

The federal government could not require COVID shots for federal staff, workers in federally regulated sectors, or passengers. Other rules like masks or testing could still apply.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 25, 2023Second reading

Division 434 · Negatived · October 25, 2023

C-278

Tougher Rules for Parole Breaches and Sentencing

Creates a new crime for serious offenders who break release conditions. Parole officers must report breaches, and fewer crimes qualify for serving sentences in the community.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 18, 2023Second reading

Division 425 · Negatived · October 18, 2023

C-325

No Assisted Dying for Mental Disorders

People with only a mental disorder could not get assisted dying. Doctors must send them to mental health care instead; rules for physical illness stay the same.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Oct 18, 2023Second reading

Division 423 · Negatived · October 18, 2023

C-314

Approves $21.6B for Federal Services

Lets Ottawa spend $21.6B more this year for health, housing, immigration, transit, defence, and Indigenous services. Core programs continue, and some funds can carry into next year.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Division 923 · Agreed To · December 10, 2024

Division 922 · Agreed To · December 10, 2024

Division 921 · Agreed To · December 10, 2024

Dec 17, 2024Royal assent

C-79

Kids' Unhealthy Food Ads Banned

Ads for high sugar, fat, or salt foods aimed at kids under 13 will be banned. What counts and which media are covered will be set in rules later.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 12, 2024Third reading

Division 429 · Agreed To · October 25, 2023

C-252

More Time to Report Workplace Harassment

Former workers can file within two years of leaving or two years after the process ends. Federally regulated employers must act on cases known within two years of leaving.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 11, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 861 · Agreed To · September 25, 2024

C-378

MPs Deemed Need-to-Know for Secret Clearances

MPs and Senators can apply for Secret clearance without proving need to know. They still face full screening and get no automatic access to classified files.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 9, 2024Consideration in committee

Division 800 · Agreed To · June 5, 2024

C-377

New Crime: Coercive Control in Relationships

Patterned controlling abuse in relationships becomes a criminal offence. Courts add victim safeguards and can limit guns; DNA and sex offender registry orders may apply.

Votes • Anthony Rota

Dec 5, 2024Second reading

Division 813 · Agreed To · June 12, 2024

C-332

Federal Offence for Risky Barn Entry

Entering barns without permission, if it could spread disease or toxins, becomes a federal crime. Fines and jail may apply; invited workers and inspectors are allowed.

Votes • Anthony Rota