Foreign Affairs in Canada
Compare recent bills on this issue across different governments.
Canada
View Bills →Strong and Free Elections Act
Stops foreign money and deepfake lies in elections. Parties must protect voter data and donations must be traceable.
Status
Royal assent
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Lawful Access Act, 2026
Police and security agencies can get subscriber and transmission data faster. Some service providers may have to retain metadata and help with access.
Status
Third reading
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Financial Crimes Agency Act
Creates a federal agency to investigate serious financial crimes and recover assets. Businesses may face more federal probes and some cases move to federal prosecutors.
Status
Second reading
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Appropriation Act No. 2, 2026-27
This law lets federal departments keep running and paying staff through March 31, 2027. It does not change taxes or benefits.
Status
Royal assent
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New Consumer Privacy Law
Businesses must protect and limit use of your personal data and tell you about serious breaches. You can access, correct, delete, move data, and get explanations for major automated decisions.
Status
First reading
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Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act
Canada adds new sanctions for foreign repression and corruption. Some family of sanctioned people lose visas, and broadcasters tied to bad actors can lose licences.
Status
Consideration in committee
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Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27
This law lets the government spend $11.1 billion for services and projects on the government's spending list. It keeps mail, rail, airport screening, housing, and Indigenous programs funded.
Status
Royal assent
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Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act
Stops goods made with forced labour from entering Canada. Border officers can detain shipments and demand importer documents.
Status
First reading
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Ontario
View Bills →British Columbia
View Bills →Mandatory Funding Transparency for Advocacy Groups
Groups that advocate must publicly report government and foreign funding and post clear website notices. Citizens can ask courts to enforce rules; big fines can apply.
Status
First Reading
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Restrict China-linked Suppliers in Public Procurement
Government services must avoid China-linked vendors when a similar trusted alternative exists. Large contracts need disclosure forms and yearly public reporting of China-linked spending.
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First Reading
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Alberta
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View Bills →United States
View Bills →VISITOR Act
Lets some passport and visa fee money be used to speed visa processing and sets a three-week interview goal for most nonimmigrant applicants.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Appropriations, 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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AGOA extension and apparel rules
Extends AGOA duty-free access through 2028, extends apparel program timelines, and allows reliquidation of past entries, while adjusting customs deadline dates and related fee authorities.
Status
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Intelligence Authorization FY2027
Funds intelligence activities and reorganizations, sets AI standards, tightens counterintelligence, and expands oversight and collaboration with allies.
Status
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
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Per Diem for Required Leave
Allow per diem pay for Foreign Service members during required leave; referred to House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Foreign Language Readiness Act
Requires the State Department to create and update a critical-language list, define proficiency, coordinate with other agencies, support language training, and report on readiness by end of 2027.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Withdrawal of Forces from Iran
A joint resolution to order withdrawal of forces from hostilities with Iran not authorized by Congress, limiting executive use of force without congressional approval.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Assist Foreign Endangered Species Conservation
Provides U.S. assistance for conserving critically endangered species in other countries.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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CTA international recognition advocacy
Directs the Secretary of State to press for inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration in international bodies and meetings.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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