Newfoundland and Labrador Bills
AN ACT TO AMEND THE WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY AND COMPENSATION ACT, 2022
If you were hurt at work and still get wage-loss benefits at 65, you get a one-time payment. The amount is 5% or 10% of past benefits with interest.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 2019
Student loan appeals move to an internal two-step review with the director's decision final. The minister can file a certificate that enforces unpaid loans like a court judgment.
Status
Third Reading
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AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILDREN'S LAW ACT AND THE FAMILY LAW ACT
Changes custody rules to decision-making, parenting time, and contact. Courts must use only the child's best interests and set clear relocation, safety, and enforcement steps.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FORESTRY ACT
Tightens fire rules near forests and in bushy areas. Officials can restrict access, require permits, and order help to fight fires.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT FOR GRANTING TO HIS MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2027 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Funds government services for 2026–27 and keeps hospitals, schools, roads, and social programs running. It also lets officials move money for pay, emergencies, and federal projects.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE RAISING OF MONEY BY WAY OF LOAN BY THE PROVINCE
Allows the government to borrow up to $3.9 billion to cover revenue shortfalls. It helps pay bills now but adds debt and future interest costs.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT, 2000
More people pay no provincial income tax because the tax-free amount rises. Volunteer credits double and small business corporate tax rates fall over three years.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT, 2000 NO. 2
Child benefit continues for six months after a child's death. Businesses can transfer unused green, manufacturing, and film tax credits after mergers or wind-ups, and excess film credits are refunded.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT TO REMOVE ANOMALIES AND ERRORS IN THE STATUTE LAW
Mostly technical fixes to update, clarify, and repeal old rules. Few direct changes; snowmobile stickers and a greenhouse gas penalty reference may affect certain users and businesses.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES ACT
Pharmacies can accept phone, transfers, and direct e-prescriptions for some controlled drugs when federal rules allow. Tamper-resistant pads are not required in several common cases.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT RESPECTING THE SENIORS' ADVOCATE
Creates a stronger, independent Seniors' Advocate who can investigate problems and get records. Care homes must forward seniors' requests to the office.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REVENUE ADMINISTRATION ACT
Sugary drinks will cost less because the sugary drink tax is removed. Stores and makers no longer collect or report this tax.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENSION BENEFITS ACT, 1997
If your pension is moved to another province, the receiving plan must be fairly funded (at least 85%). A regulator must approve the transfer.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
Raises fines and daily penalties, expands search, seizure and phone or electronic warrant powers, and allows limited permits; government gets up to 180 days to answer listing advice.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE WILD LIFE ACT
Hunters can be stopped for licence checks and face higher fines, jail, and licence bans for moose or caribou offences. Seized gear is returned if no charges in three months.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FUTURE FUND ACT
Net proceeds from big Crown asset sales go into the Future Fund. Money can only be used to pay debt or certain cleanup costs.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REVENUE ADMINISTRATION ACT NO. 2
Fuel taxes are set at lower rates and a 7-cent cut stays. Drivers, boat operators, and airlines pay less at the pump.
Status
Committee
Timeline
AN ACT RESPECTING THE DISABILITY ADVOCATE
Creates an independent office to help people with disabilities get service problems investigated and fixed. It can receive complaints, investigate, mediate with consent, and issue public recommendations.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
AN ACT GRANTING TO HIS MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2027 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Allows about $4 billion to keep hospitals, schools, roads and services running until the full budget is passed.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline