Indigenous 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.
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Royal assent
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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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First Nations Clean Water Act
Gives First Nations power to set and enforce water rules on their lands. Seeks reliable, safe drinking water, enough water for needs, and better wastewater services.
Status
First reading
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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2
This bill changes taxes, housing, work rules, and travel complaints. It bans most non‑competes, raises housing guarantees, and adds new tax and crypto reporting for businesses.
Status
Senate pre-study
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Indigenous Rights Statement Act
Each government bill must show possible impacts on section 35 Indigenous rights and state UNDRIP consistency. It must note any consultations or say none occurred.
Status
First reading
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End Federal Power To Judge Secession
Removes the federal law that sets tests for secession referendums. The government would rely on politics and courts, not a clear rule.
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First reading
Timeline
Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine Act
This law makes the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government the legal government for its people and lands. Residents must follow Tłegǫ́hłı̨ laws and may pay local taxes.
Status
Third reading
Timeline
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
It makes cell coverage maps more reliable and starts a national review of spectrum rules. The goal is to fix rural, Indigenous and highway dead zones over time.
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Second reading
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Ontario
View Bills →Budget Overhaul: Retail, Tickets, Pensions
Lowers some pension guarantees, changes taxes and privacy rules. Stores can open on two holidays and ticket resale prices are capped.
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Royal Assent
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Ontario fast-tracks mines, rewrites species law
This law speeds up big projects and changes rules for mines, energy, and heritage. It limits some public reviews and can bar certain suppliers from energy contracts.
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Royal Assent
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Ontario Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
Ontario would launch a climate plan, fund, and resource centre. It sets cooling rules for rentals, stronger worker heat safety, and upgrades to homes, farms, and infrastructure.
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First Reading
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Bill 46, Protect Ontario by Cutting Red Tape Act, 2025
Sets rules for rewards points, posts long term care reports, moves municipal notices online, allows alcohol in signed park areas, and changes forest permits with Indigenous and environmental checks.
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Third Reading
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Ontario Plans for Urban Wildfire Readiness
A provincial committee will study urban wildfire risk and report in a year. The government must update building rules, planning, training, and evacuation plans to better prevent and fight fires.
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First Reading
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Menstrual Health Awareness Day
May 28 is Menstrual Health Day to raise awareness about access and stigma. It creates no new programs, duties, or paid holidays.
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First Reading
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British Columbia
View Bills →K'ómoks Treaty Becomes Law
This makes the K'ómoks Treaty law and gives the First Nation ownership and local rule over its lands. It changes farming, forestry, and shoreline rules for people and businesses there.
Status
Third Reading
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BC speeds small homes, tightens short-term rentals
Most single-house lots can add more small homes after mid-2026. Cities must follow province rules and may face lower parking requirements.
Status
Royal Assent
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Temporary Tax Cuts and Fast Approvals
You would pay less provincial income tax for at least two years. Cabinet can change rules to speed projects and cut public and Indigenous review.
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First Reading
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Kitselas Treaty Comes Into Force
The law makes the Kitselas Treaty legally binding and gives Kitselas ownership and control of defined lands. It changes rules on farming, forestry, taxes, and hospital services.
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First Reading
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Public Notice for Crown Land Decisions
Requires notice to people affected before Crown land is sold or leased, and an annual public report listing land deals and related money.
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First Reading
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Province ends insurer health transfers, updates child funds
Drivers keep past ICBC coverage. The bill sets a retro tax paid by ICBC and clarifies when the Public Guardian handles children's money, with extra rules for Indigenous children.
Status
Royal Assent
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BC Controls Crypto Power, First Nations Partnerships
Lets the government limit big power users like crypto and AI to protect home supply. It also allows co-ownership of a new transmission line with Indigenous partners; bills may change.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
BC Budget Changes Taxes, Film, and Benefits
BC changes tax credits, film incentives, and property tax rules. Low-income benefits, apprenticeships, First Nations land exemptions, and homeowner relief are updated, and some vehicle taxes won't be charged twice.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Alberta
View Bills →Fast Track Major Project Approvals
Selected big projects must get provincial decisions within 120 business days, which can speed jobs and construction. Environmental and Indigenous reviews still take place.
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Royal Assent
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Finance Overhaul: Data Levy, Disability Redesign
New finance law adds a data‑centre levy and redesigns disability benefits. It tightens tax rules and gives some legal protections, affecting families, tech operators, and investors.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Plan for Full Accessibility by 2040
Creates a plan to cut barriers in work, schools, homes, services, transit, and websites. Public input will shape new rules with deadlines to fix access problems.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
Major Plan for Long-Duration Grid Storage
Requires a province plan to add long-lasting batteries and grow a local battery industry. It aims to cut electricity costs, improve reliability, and bring new business.
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Second Reading
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Permanent Coal Ban in Sensitive Eastern Slopes
It bans coal in the most sensitive areas and pauses other coal until new land plans. It protects headwaters and wildlife and requires six months of Indigenous and community consultation.
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First Reading
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Midyear Budget Top Up and Transfers
This bill gives government departments extra money so services keep running this year. It shifts big hospital funds into assisted living but does not raise taxes.
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Third Reading
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Alberta sets cancer wait time standards
The bill creates clear timelines for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Hospitals must report results online, and the minister must publish fix-it plans and add resources when targets are missed.
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First Reading
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Québec
View Bills →Constitutional Act of 2025 on Quebec
The project creates a Constitution for Quebec and provides more autonomy from Ottawa. It could change who enforces the laws and how certain real estate is sold.
Status
Étude détaillée en commission
Timeline
Act to Accelerate the Granting of Required Authorizations for the Implementation of Priority and Nationally Significant Projects
This text creates a single authorization for certain large projects, speeding up timelines and reducing the number of permits. Environmental regulations can be adjusted under certain conditions.
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Étude détaillée en commission
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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.
Status
Présentation
Timeline
An Act enacting the Immigration Regionalization Act to establish regional immigration tables and affirm the role of regions in welcoming and integrating immigrants.
The project gives regions an official role in immigration. It prepares regional plans and facilitates the reception and integration of newcomers.
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Présentation
Timeline
Act to Remove Barriers to the Efficiency of the Healthcare System
The text aims to give more freedom to doctors and institutions, which could change where and how care is provided.
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Présentation
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New Brunswick
View Bills →Local governments gain clean energy powers
The bill lets towns and regions build and partner on clean energy projects. It could affect local budgets and borrowing, but it won't hand out electricity to homes directly.
Status
Royal Assent
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First Nations laws gain provincial offence power
Some First Nation laws could be enforced in provincial courts. People might get tickets or face fines that go to the First Nation that made the law.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Environmental Rights Bill Expands Public Input
It gives everyday residents a right to a healthy environment and stronger public input. It creates an Environmental Rights Commissioner and lets people challenge decisions.
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Second Reading
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Newfoundland and Labrador
View Bills →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 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
Manitoba
View Bills →The Child and Family Services Amendment Act
Allows some youth in care to keep provincial help until age 21. It also lets Indigenous services take over cases when their law applies, with notice to families.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
The Street Weapons Control Act
The law bans carrying listed weapons in public parts of towns and cities. Police can seize items and fines or jail can follow.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Improving Access to Breast Cancer Screening Act
This bill requires clear rules to identify people at higher breast cancer risk and expands access to mammograms, with yearly public reporting and outreach to underserved communities.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Advocate for Children and Youth Amendment Act
The law names and protects all children's identities and helps the Advocate coordinate services. It requires reviews every seven years.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
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.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
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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Nova Scotia
View Bills →Intellectual Property Bank boosts local innovation
A new IP Bank would help turn publicly funded ideas into local jobs and businesses. It aims to keep innovation activity in the province.
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First Reading
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Construction projects must hire local apprentices
Big public projects would follow a jobs agreement with local hiring and apprentice targets. It would set wages and good working conditions for everyone on the project.
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First Reading
Timeline
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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First Reading
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Protect Nappan Farm, research continuity
The bill aims to keep the Nappan Farm open by planning with the federal government. It also limits land use if ownership changes, affecting farmers and researchers.
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First Reading
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Putting UN Declaration Into Law and Practice
The law puts the UN declaration into provincial rules. It allows public agreements that can add consent steps for permits and requires yearly progress reports.
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First Reading
Timeline
Annual Well-Being Budget and Reports
The government must publish a yearly budget that shows how spending affects health, education and fairness. Reports will be plain language, with data by region and group.
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First Reading
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Environmental Racism and Equity Act
Creates a commission and fund to fix unfair pollution in racialized communities. Requires environmental reviews and municipal plans to use an equity checklist and publish data.
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First Reading
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Women's Health Strategy and Targets
Sets a plan, targets, and annual reports to improve women's health. It funds research, training, and better access in rural and diverse communities.
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First Reading
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Saskatchewan
View Bills →Municipal Transparency and Governance Reform
Lets you find municipal finances, minutes and bylaws online. Changes tax, assessment, animal safety, and council rules affecting residents and property owners.
Status
Royal Assent
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Rapid Treatment Orders for High-Risk Addiction
Police or health workers can take adults with severe substance problems for quick assessment. A board or judge can order short inpatient stays or community treatment with legal review.
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Royal Assent
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Preserve and Share Child Welfare Records
Requires the minister to preserve records about Indigenous children and the Sixties Scoop. It favors sharing those records and requires written reasons if requests are refused.
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First Reading
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New Rules Allow Mineral Development Without Owners
The government can approve mining or drilling even if some mineral owners are unknown. Owners get notice and money is held for them until they prove ownership.
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Royal Assent
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Faster Animal Response and Oversight Act
Makes people respond faster to animal neglect, adds oversight, and sets fees and holding times. Vets can humanely euthanize abandoned suffering animals with legal protection.
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Royal Assent
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Modern Co-operative Act Overhauls Rules
One new law modernizes co-ops. It allows digital filings and meetings, gives members stronger rights, and sets clearer rules for housing, health, worker co-ops, and investors.
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Royal Assent
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Finance Minister's Grant Power Expansion
Lets the finance minister create and run grant programs and set their rules, sometimes retroactive to January 1. Ministry staff and the minister are protected from lawsuits for honest actions.
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Royal Assent
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Big Projects Must Deliver Local Jobs
Companies bidding on big public projects must set out local hiring and training plans. Winners must prioritize local, Indigenous, union and apprentice workers and report hours monthly online.
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First Reading
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Nunavut
View Bills →Northwest Territories
View Bills →Civil Forfeiture Act
Government can seize property likely tied to crime through court or paperwork. Owners must dispute within 60 days or may lose assets.
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2nd Reading
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Legislation Act
The bill makes the government website the official source of laws and rules. Most regulations must be registered, bilingual, and checked for Indigenous rights before they apply.
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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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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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1st Reading
Timeline
Tlego'hli Got'ine Self-Government Agreement Act
This law makes the Tåegõhåî Gõt'ine Government's laws legally binding and sets how courts handle disputes. Court challenges need 14 days' notice.
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3rd Reading
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An Act to Amend the Vital Statistics Act
Updates birth, death and name records. Lets more parents be listed, allows changing or removing sex markers, and lets some nurses certify deaths.
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2nd Reading
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An Act to Amend the Public Service Act, No. 2
Sets fair hiring, conduct, and whistleblower rules for public servants and gives new appeals and equal-pay processes.
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2nd Reading
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Northwest Territories Indigenous-Led Conservation Fund Establishment Act
Creates a trust to fund Indigenous-led conservation and protected areas, giving long-term funding to signed Indigenous partners and requiring public yearly audits and reports.
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1st Reading
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Yukon
View Bills →Health Transition: Interim Authority and Powers
Gives the minister short-term control over the health system during the change. Your care continues, but health information may be shared and suing over transition actions is mostly barred.
Status
Assent
Timeline
Clean Energy Law Repealed
The law ends the Clean Energy Act and removes duties, targets, and some rules created by it. Programs tied only to the act may stop; contact the government office.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
United States
View Bills →National Prescribed Fire Act
Directs expansion of prescribed fire on federal lands, funds collaborative projects, workforce, smoke management, and Tribal inclusion.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 635.
Timeline
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Act
Authorizes a land swap between Chugach Alaska Corporation and the United States to consolidate surface and subsurface ownership in the Chugach Region and address split-estate conflicts from Exxon Valdez acquisitions.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 636.
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Alaska Native Landless Equity Act
Creates Urban Corporations and awards land, shares, and grants for five southeastern Alaska Native communities.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
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Save Our Sequoias Act
Directs agencies to protect, restore, and reforest giant sequoia groves; creates coalition, strike teams, grants, and a dedicated fund.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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Bycatch Reduction Act
Sets gear standards, monitoring, research, and funding to reduce trawl bycatch and seafloor impacts in Alaska regions and limits some foreign seafood imports.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Northwest Salmon Predation Prevention Act
Allows permitted lethal removal of certain pinnipeds and funds exclusion technology to protect endangered salmon; includes reporting, limits, and tribal participation.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Chiricahua National Park Act
Designates Chiricahua National Monument as a national park and protects tribal cultural and religious sites with access and limited closures.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
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Dakota Water Resources Amendments
Authorizes and updates federal funding for named North Dakota and tribal rural water supply projects, including engineering reports and indexed costs.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 655.
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Toronto
View Bills →Airport Expansion Could Block Housing Growth
If the runway is lengthened and jets fly, nearby people could hear more noise and face stricter building limits. Commuters may need big transit upgrades.
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Considered by City Council
Timeline
Park Tree Removal Oversight and Planting
Sets rules for tree removal and replacement during park redevelopment. City permits apply on city land; the province will follow city standards on provincial land.
Status
Adopted by City Council
Timeline
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.
Status
Adopted by City Council
Timeline
Fairer Rules for Park Encampment Clearings
City will give clearer notices, a contact person, and on-site health supports during park encampment clearings. Residents get more engagement and a public complaints process.
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Adopted by City Council
Timeline
Economic Plan Updated for Business Resilience
The city updates its 10-year economic plan with new actions and clear success measures. Economic Development staff can tweak actions between updates and no new funding starts now.
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N/A
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Housing Rights Advisory Committee Launched
A new advisory committee brings people with lived housing experience into City housing advice. It will review progress and recommend changes, but its advice is not binding.
Status
Adopted by City Council
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