Public Safety in Canada
Compare recent bills on this issue across different governments.
New Brunswick
View Bills →Enforcement of Judgments Across Provinces
The bill lets judgments from other provinces be registered and enforced in New Brunswick. It also lets police enforce civil protection orders more easily.
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Royal Assent
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Highway sign permit rules take effect
The bill requires permits for most roadside signs near highways and lets the minister move or remove signs. It could affect businesses and local communities that use signs.
Status
Royal Assent
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First Nations laws enforced via provincial process
The bill would bring certain First Nations offences into the provincial court system. It could affect how people are fined and prosecuted for those offences.
Status
Royal Assent
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Real Estate Regulator Creates Public Oversight
This bill creates a regulator for real estate professionals to protect the public. It sets standards, handles complaints, and allows investigations and discipline.
Status
Royal Assent
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New bill relaxes time limits on claims
This bill would let some claims avoid time limits, including past events, and revive cases dismissed for lateness. It also excludes settled cases and final court decisions.
Status
Royal Assent
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New Act to regulate occupational therapy
It would set licensing rules for therapists, require liability insurance, and require ongoing training. The changes aim to protect patients and improve accountability.
Status
Royal Assent
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Supplementary Spending Bill 2025-26
The bill would authorize up to $465 million for public services in 2025-26, affecting health, housing, and social programs, but it doesn't change taxes or benefits.
Status
Royal Assent
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Certain officers can take affidavits
Some officers could take affidavits in two legal cases. This might speed up evidence gathering, but rules and oversight are not defined.
Status
Royal Assent
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United States
View Bills →Barron’s Law
Sets new commercial driver eligibility, language testing, carrier registration, and cabotage enforcement rules.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Facial Recognition and Biometric Moratorium
Limits federal biometric surveillance and ties some public safety grants to state and local restrictions.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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State Medical Stockpile Pilot
Would support state medical stockpiles and consultation with public health officials.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Requirements
Clarifies requirements for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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TWIC Access Guidelines
Directs TSA to develop guidelines for access to transportation worker credentials and application support.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act
Requires certain online services to report evidence of specified drug crimes to the Attorney General.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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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Ensuring Safer Schools Act
Would expand grant support for hiring and training veterans and retired officers as school resource officers.
Status
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Veterans' Affairs, 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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DO NOT Call Act
Raises penalties for certain illegal calls, automated texts, and inaccurate caller identification.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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