National Security 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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Combatting Hate Act
Police can charge hate cases faster. Public Nazi or terrorist symbols are banned, with narrow exceptions, hate-driven crimes get tougher penalties, and access to worship and community sites is protected.
Status
Royal assent
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Military Justice System Modernization Act
Most military sexual offence cases will go to civilian courts. Victims can choose a court martial and get more support, while justice leaders gain independence and clearer rules.
Status
Royal assent
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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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Ontario
View Bills →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.
Status
Royal Assent
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Bill 25, Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2025
The bill updates Ontario’s emergency laws for faster, clearer responses. Expect regular public updates, stronger planning, and rules for critical infrastructure and social service providers.
Status
Royal Assent
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Bill 33, Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025
Ontario boosts oversight of child welfare, schools, and colleges. Expect more audits, clearer admissions, possible police in schools, and new rules on student fees and research safety.
Status
Royal Assent
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British Columbia
View Bills →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.
Status
First Reading
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BC Launches Emergency Volunteer Corps and Hub
BC will set up a Volunteer Corps and website for emergencies. You can find roles and training in one place, so help arrives faster during fires and floods.
Status
First Reading
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Québec
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View Bills →Utility Cybersecurity Transparency and Accountability Act
Requires the power company to publish yearly cyber reports and face a public hearing. It bans billing customers for fines or incident costs when the company broke the rules.
Status
First Reading
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Mandate Province to Send Emergency Alerts
The province must make sure people get timely emergency alerts, including nearby cross-border events within a set distance.
Status
First Reading
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Allow Military Uniforms in Government Buildings
Members and veterans can wear allowed military uniforms in provincial government offices. Staff must not stop them, though some locations can be exempt.
Status
Commencement
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United States
View Bills →Restrict Foreign Nationals at National Labs
Proposes barring certain foreign nationals from entering or being admitted to federally funded National Laboratories; details not publicly available.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Hazardous Materials Transparency Act
Directs the Secretary of Defense to set community engagement and emergency preparedness guidance for defense contractors handling hazardous materials, plus reporting to Congress.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Threat notification guidance for FPS buildings
Directs FPS to develop, test, and report emergency notices about violent or enforcement-related threats near protected buildings.
Status
Held at the desk.
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Commercial Space Advisory Committee
Establishes a 15-member advisory group under the Commerce Department to advise on commercial space activities, export controls, spectrum access, safety, and contamination prevention for celestial bodies.
Status
Held at the desk.
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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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Internal accounting write-offs after mission realignments
Authorizes the secretary to write off internal depreciation and debts tied to depot assets after mission realignments, with requirements to recover revolving-fund cash and limits on contractor payments.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Sikes INRMP Revisions
This proposal would modify how integrated natural resources plans are prepared and updated for military lands, aiming to improve conservation collaboration while balancing training needs.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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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