Education in Canada
Compare recent bills on this issue across different governments.
Canada
View Bills →Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1
Changes taxes, funds housing and school meals, and creates open banking and stablecoin rules. It gives credits, housing money, and new bank protections.
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Royal assent
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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.
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Royal assent
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Parliament Authorizes $115B for Government Services
Lets the federal government spend $115B to keep programs running in 2022–23. Funds health, defence, Indigenous services, jobs, infrastructure, housing, immigration, and research.
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Royal assent
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Appropriation Act No. 4, 2025-26
Adds $5.4 billion to keep mail, CBC, defence, and public services running until March 2026. It also cancels many old student loans.
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Royal assent
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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.
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Royal assent
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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.
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Royal assent
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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.
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Royal assent
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Authorizes $108B federal spending, 2023–24
This law funds federal programs through March 2024. It keeps health, defence, borders, Indigenous services, housing, and infrastructure running; no tax changes.
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Royal assent
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Ontario
View Bills →Vape Retail Crackdown: Age Raised To 21
People under 21 cannot buy or enter vape shops. Most flavours and online sales are banned, and only approved specialty stores may sell vapes.
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First Reading
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New Law Tightens Control Over Schools
The law gives the education minister more power over tests, budgets, school construction, and teacher bargaining. Parents, teachers, and boards will face new approvals and rules.
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Royal Assent
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Black Health Equity and Accountability Act
Requires hospitals and health units to collect race data, set equity targets, and fund Black-led services. Audits and penalties apply for institutions that fail to meet targets.
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First Reading
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Bill 75, Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025
Gives police faster licence suspensions and higher driving fines. It lets government collect pledged property, limits animal research, and changes police record checks and scholarships.
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Royal Assent
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Student Online Safety and AI Education Act
Creates a committee to add online safety and AI lessons for grades K to 12 students. Schools could restrict social media and chatbots during school, with some exceptions.
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First Reading
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Plan to Limit Social Media for Under 16s
Requires the health minister to make and carry out a plan to limit social media use by people under 16. It could lead to age checks or future bans.
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First Reading
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Schools and Buses Capped at 26°C
Classrooms and school buses must stay at or below 26°C while in use. Schools must make yearly heat plans and emergency steps.
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First Reading
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Bill 68, Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025 (No. 2)
Elections can be called anytime within five years. New tax credits, indexed benefits, pharmacy payment caps, and a new conservation agency change rules for businesses, families, and public lands.
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Royal Assent
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British Columbia
View Bills →Half Tax for Under-40s, Big Spending Cut
People under 40 would pay half their provincial income tax. Public services could face deep cuts to meet a required 50% spending cut within five years.
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First Reading
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Annual Government Spending Authorization
Allows the government to pay for public services and approved projects during the year. It does not create new taxes or change program rules.
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First Reading
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Freedom Convoy Recognition Day
Adds March 11 as a paid statutory holiday each year. Schools and many government offices close and eligible workers get holiday pay or premium rates.
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First Reading
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BC Budget Funds 2025 Services and Projects
Lets B.C. pay for health care, schools, and other services in 2025–26. Funds approved projects and paycheques; no new taxes.
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First Reading
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School Boards Gain Land and Housing Powers
School boards can more easily get land for schools and housing, with oversight. Some meetings may be closed to protect privacy and Indigenous talks.
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Royal Assent
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BC Committee to Review School Materials
BC would set up a committee to review school books and media. It would suggest age ratings and whether to keep items; parents could send items for review.
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First Reading
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BC updates campus sexual violence rules
Colleges and universities must post, review, and report on sexual violence policies. Students get training and a voice; complainants may learn steps and outcomes.
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N/A
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Schools Can Run Licensed Child Care
Public school boards can run licensed child care on school grounds. Families may see more nearby options and simpler drop-offs; fees and hours vary by district.
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Royal Assent
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Alberta
View Bills →Teach Industry Skills and Create Fossil Fuel Day
Students will learn about oil, farming, forestry, construction and related jobs. February 13 will be Fossil Fuel Recognition Day, not a holiday.
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Comes into Force
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Refocus Schools on Academics and Neutrality
Schools will focus on core learning and limit political programming. The anthem will play weekly with written opt-outs, and the province can assume some school properties.
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Royal Assent
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Municipal Reform and Development Acceleration Act
Speeds up development, changes who controls local services and taxes, and sets new rules for libraries, seniors' lodges, and municipal employee pay.
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Royal Assent
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Shielding School, Sport, and Youth Health Rules
Keeps certain school, sport, and youth health rules in force even if they conflict with Charter or human rights. Courts and rights bodies will have limited power to change them.
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Royal Assent
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Government Imposes Four-Year Teachers' Contract
Classes resume immediately and teachers must return to work. Pay rises and a four-year contract are set, and strikes or lockouts are banned.
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Royal Assent
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Approving Spending for Services and Projects
This bill lets government pay for hospitals, schools, roads, and social programs. It keeps services running and allows shifts to speed up school and health projects.
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Third Reading
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Shielding Professionals' Speech and Banning DEI Training
Stops regulators from disciplining most off-duty speech and bans mandatory DEI or cultural competency training. Protections still allow discipline for threats, sexual misconduct, confidentiality breaches, or criminal convictions.
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Royal Assent
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Ban on NDAs That Silence Survivors
Stops NDAs from silencing sexual misconduct survivors. Employers and others cannot use gag clauses and can be fined.
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Second Reading
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Québec
View Bills →Act to Strengthen Secularism in Quebec
It imposes limits on religious symbols in certain public places and services. This can affect students, staff, and families who use these services.
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Adoption
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Act to establish the provision of educational childcare services by individuals recognized as responsible for a community educational childcare service.
The text creates community childcare services with supervision and clear rules. It aims to increase the number of spaces while protecting children and safety.
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Adoption
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Quebec Schools Tighten Secular and French Rules
Students and staff must keep faces uncovered, with few exceptions. Most staff can’t wear religious symbols, schools bar group prayers, more French is required, and teachers face regular reviews.
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Sanction
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Act to Reduce Bureaucracy, Increase State Efficiency, and Strengthen Accountability of Senior Officials
The project brings together agencies and changes who manages certain public benefits. This could affect daily processes such as family benefits and health services.
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Adoption
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Bill No. 1 on Credits, 2026-2027
This law allows for the payment of public services starting April 1st. Hospitals, schools, daycare centers, and roads receive funding without a tax increase.
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Présentation
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Act to Implement Tax Measures Announced in the Budget Speech of March 25, 2025, and Certain Other Measures
It creates credits for research and innovation and changes several taxes. Families and businesses will see changes starting in 2025.
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Adoption
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Quebec Sets Rules for Supervised Drug Sites
Quebec requires approval for fixed supervised drug sites and bans them within 150 meters of schools. Permits last four years and include safety plans with public input.
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Adoption
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Quebec to Offer Free Contraception Provincewide
Birth control would be free for people in Quebec through the public plan. Minors could get it without parents, and schools must offer free condoms.
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Présentation
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New Brunswick
View Bills →Budget Bill authorizes broad public spending
The bill lets the province spend money on health, schools, housing, and roads for 2026-27. It doesn't raise new taxes or change programs yet.
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Royal Assent
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Midwifery Act expands student register
The bill lets student midwives join a new register. Employers must verify registration and monitor workers.
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Royal Assent
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Cross-province apprenticeship credentials made easier
Workers with credentials from other provinces could be treated as qualified here, and some fees would be waived. Officials would have power to order fixes for violations.
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N/A
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Real Estate Regulator Bill Tightens Licensing
A new regulator would oversee real estate professionals, set licensing rules, and run exams. It would publish a public register showing sanctions and allow investigations.
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Royal Assent
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Gov't approves $465M in extra spending
Provincial funds can grow by up to $465 million to support health, social programs, housing, and more. The specifics will be released later, but services could shift soon.
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Royal Assent
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Province approves $121.5M in past-year spending
The bill lets the province spend up to $121.5 million from last year. It mostly supports health and general services, but exact projects aren’t listed.
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Royal Assent
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Child care rules updated with pilots
The bill would let officials run pilot child care projects, raise some limits, and extend licenses. It could mean more options for families and longer approvals, with clearer rules.
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N/A
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Librarians Get Governance Roles at University
The bill gives librarians more voting power and creates a new Libraries Council. It also changes who sits in university meetings and how librarians and contract instructors are represented.
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Royal Assent
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Newfoundland and Labrador
View Bills →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.
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Royal Assent
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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.
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N/A
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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.
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Second Reading
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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.
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N/A
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Manitoba
View Bills →The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026
Sales tax is cut on most store groceries. Home tax credits rise, a new land transfer tax starts, and the government can build schools with child care.
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Royal Assent
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The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba School Boards Association Amendment Act
School codes must cover bullying, online and AI content and explain responses and appeals. Superintendents need set qualifications and Indigenous groups can join the school boards association.
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N/A
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The YellowquillUniversity College Act and Amendments to The Advanced Education Administration Act
Lets Yellowquill grant degrees and get provincial funding. Courses follow First Nations culture and the school must report spending and student outcomes.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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Non-Resident Landowners Gain Local Vote
Non-resident landowners who are Canadian citizens and have owned land for six months can vote in local and school board elections. The change starts 180 days after royal assent.
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First Reading
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The University of Winnipeg Amendment Act
Changes who sits on the university board and adds term limits. Meetings become mostly public, conflict disclosures posted, and the president gets annual reviews.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Adult Learning Centres Amendment Act
Allows schools, band councils, and union training centres to open adult learning centres by themselves. This can create more local classes and flexible schedules.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Motor Vehicle Statutes Amendment Act
Sets written-contract rules for driver training, clarifies farm truck use, and lets the public insurer pay counselling after serious crashes.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2026
Updates wording and names across many laws. It improves reporting, lets agencies request information, and can extend time to challenge missed ticket convictions.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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Nova Scotia
View Bills →Energy drinks ban for under 16
The bill would stop shops from selling energy drinks to anyone under 16, and bar them in schools and vending machines. It would require checks of IDs and basic notices.
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First Reading
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School Temperature Cap at 26°C
Public schools must keep classrooms at or below 26°C, monitor temps, and report exceedances. The plan could require funding for cooling upgrades in new and existing buildings.
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First Reading
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Universal School Meals for All Students
It would provide free meals to every public school student on school days. Schools must meet dietary needs and report annually.
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N/A
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Tick-Borne Illness Strategy and Fund
It would create a province-wide plan to prevent tick-borne illnesses and a fund for research and education. It aims to help families stay safe and informed.
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First Reading
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New bill requires more school support staff
The bill would require schools to provide more support staff and identify students' needs. It aims to keep students safe and in class, but funding details are unclear.
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First Reading
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Schools to Promote Safe Tech Use
The bill would require schools, parents and staff to support safe and responsible technology use. It sets duties but no penalties or specific costs yet.
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N/A
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New Suicide Prevention Strategy Moves Forward
A plan to improve mental health support and suicide prevention across government. It will set goals and report yearly on progress for communities and people who need help.
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N/A
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Down Syndrome Day Act
An Act to Establish Down Syndrome Day
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Royal Assent
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Saskatchewan
View Bills →Defamation Law for the Digital Age
You must give 14 days' written notice before suing for defamation. Courts can order removal or hiding from search engines of harmful online posts.
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Royal Assent
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Require Ready Land for New Schools
Cities and towns must secure and service land for new schools. The province can order action, charge developers, or withhold transfers if deadlines are missed.
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Royal Assent
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Spending Authority for 2026–27 Budget
Gives legal permission to spend on health, schools, roads and social programs for 2026–27. It does not change taxes or create new programs.
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Royal Assent
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Fast-Track School Site Purchases
This lets officials use a new faster law to buy land for new schools. That may speed construction and ease crowding, but owners may face different rules.
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Royal Assent
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Border Time Options Act
Most people keep Central Standard Time year-round. Border areas can match a neighbour's time after local consultation and at least 30 days' public notice.
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Royal Assent
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French-Language Community Consultation and Report
The bill makes the government hold a formal consultation with French-speaking residents. It collects experiences on schools and services and must publish a report with recommendations.
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First Reading
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Government to Create Official Heritage Observances
The government can name recurring official heritage days, weeks, or months. These are recognition events only and do not create new paid holidays or school closures.
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Royal Assent
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Update Public Libraries Act for Lloydminster
Libraries can send notices online and by email. Lloydminster will be treated as one city and get a three‑party funding agreement.
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Royal Assent
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Nunavut
View Bills →Interim Funding to Keep Services Running
Allows government to spend up to $2.47 billion for core services in 2026–27. It keeps hospitals, schools, housing and other services funded but does not create new programs.
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Assent
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2026–27 Capital Spending Authority
Adds $274 million for buildings, roads, schools and hospitals in 2026–27. You may see more local construction, though projects aren't listed.
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Third Reading
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Northwest Territories
View Bills →Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2026-2027
Adds one-time government funds for hospitals, schools, roads, and local services. Money must be spent by March 31, 2027.
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3rd Reading
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Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) 2026-2027.
Keeps government services funded for April 2026–March 2027 and sets how much the government can borrow. It does not change tax rates or program eligibility.
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3rd Reading
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Trespass to Property Act
Makes trespass illegal and lets occupiers order people off property. Convictions can lead to fines, jail, or a court ban.
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N/A
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Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2025-2026.
This bill gives $178.6M more to fund buildings, roads, schools and health work. Departments get the money now but must spend it by March 31, 2026.
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2nd Reading
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Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2026-2027.
Adds $61 million so public services keep running this year. It lets key departments spend more on health, education, infrastructure, justice, Indigenous and environment services.
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2nd Reading
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Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2025-2026.
Allows government to spend up to $2.38B for running services in 2025–26. Sets borrowing limits and requires records; it does not change taxes.
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3rd Reading
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Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2024-2025
Adds $142 million extra spending for programs and projects this year. Money lets departments run services and build projects, but unused funds expire March 31, 2025.
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2nd Reading
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Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2024-2025
This lets the government spend up to $2.23 billion to run public services in 2024–25. It sets borrowing caps so services keep running.
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1st Reading
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Yukon
View Bills →Budget Approves $2.46B for Services
This bill lets the government spend $2.46 billion on health, schools, roads, and homes. It also sets a $100 million contingency for emergencies.
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Third Reading
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Mid-Year Budget Top-Up Keeps Services Running
This adds money to keep health, schools, roads, and help programs running until March 31, 2026. It does not add new taxes.
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Third Reading
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Bridge Funding to Keep Services Running
Keeps government services running for two months while the full budget is finished. Pays for hospitals, schools, roads, and income supports.
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Assent
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United States
View Bills →Protect College Athletes Act
Students can earn from their name and get better medical coverage. The bill limits pay rules, sets transfer rights, and allows joint media deals under strict rules.
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Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
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Remove College Cost Barriers for Teachers
Removes college cost barriers to increase access to diverse, well-prepared teachers. No publicly available information about specific provisions.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Disapproving ICE student admission rule
Nullifies an ICE rule setting fixed admission periods and an extension process for student and exchange visitor visa categories.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
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Teacher and Home Educator Deduction
Raises teacher deduction and allows a similar deduction for home educators; currently under Senate Finance Committee review.
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N/A
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Academic exchanges with strategic partners
Requires colleges receiving federal funds to certify they will not engage in selective boycotts of major strategic partners and ensure study abroad and exchanges are open on equal terms.
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N/A
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DHS Intelligence Training Act
Establishes standardized and specialized training for DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis employees; requires tracking, reports, and a Comptroller General review.
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N/A
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Food for Thought Act
Competitive grants to colleges to provide free meals to low-income students, with nutrition standards and required reporting.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Increase K-12 Education Support Act
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to increase support for K–12 schools; referred to multiple House committees on September 16, 2026.
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Toronto
View Bills →Push for National School Food Program
The city asks the federal government to fund a national school food program. If funded, more students could get free or low-cost meals at school.
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N/A
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Eight-Tower Redevelopment Settlement
Council approved a settlement to build eight towers, two parks, and a new street with bike lanes. Construction will be phased and parking will be much reduced.
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Adopted by City Council
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High-Rise Redevelopment Settlement Plan
This plan would build eight tall towers, two parks, a new road, and possibly a school. Less parking may increase demand for nearby street parking and transit.
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Considered by City Council
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