Technology and Innovation 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
Timeline
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.
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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
Timeline
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.
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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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Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
Temporary fuel tax cuts aim to lower pump prices this summer. The bill also changes taxes, pensions, EI, payments rules, and food and pesticide orders.
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Royal assent
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Protecting Victims Act
Creates a new crime for controlling a partner, boosts penalties, and strengthens victim rights. Tightens sex offence rules and forces online services to report child abuse material.
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Royal assent
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Ontario
View Bills →Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water
Creates province-wide rules for transit fares, services, and unified payment. Limits local planning powers, speeds housing approvals, and exempts non-profit retirement homes from development charges.
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Royal Assent
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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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AI Labels and Takedowns for Elections
AI political ads must disclose AI use; false voting info can be removed and fined. The chief electoral officer appoints returning officers and chooses election day within a one-week window.
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Second 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
Timeline
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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Ban Personalized Algorithmic Pricing
Stores and websites must show the same price to everyone at the same time. Sellers cannot use your personal data to set a different price for you.
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First Reading
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Bill 40, Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025
Large users like data centres face new connection rules. Some grid costs may move from electricity bills to taxes, which could lower rates but shift costs to taxpayers.
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Royal Assent
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British Columbia
View Bills →Online Government Services and Data-Sharing Reform
Gives government new power to share your data across online service platforms. Makes more records public and changes how people ask for information.
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Third Reading
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British Columbia Makes Online Regulations Official
Rules will be posted online in current and past versions. You cannot be punished for a rule the public was not told about.
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Committee
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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.
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Royal Assent
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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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Dashcams Required in BC Commercial Vehicles
Commercial vehicles must record the road ahead whenever driven. Owners and lessees pay for cameras and upkeep, and drivers must not block or disable them.
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Second Reading
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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.
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Royal Assent
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BC makes online laws official and accessible
Creates an official government website with up-to-date laws you can rely on. It posts current and past versions and lets officials fix small publishing errors.
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N/A
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Faster Orders to Stop Intimate Image Abuse
Lets a tribunal and court quickly stop sharing intimate images without consent and award damages. Streamlines steps, protects privacy, and lets the ministry gather info to help victims.
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Royal Assent
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Alberta
View Bills →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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Ban Deepfakes and Restrict Citizen Petitions
Makes it illegal to make or share fake political videos and lets officials remove them. Stops citizen initiatives near elections and raises the public pay disclosure threshold.
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Third Reading
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Tourism Levy Hike and Pension Overhaul
Hotel stays will face a 6% tourism levy from April 2026. Caregiver tax credits and pension rules change, and data centres and credit unions face new fees and oversight.
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Third Reading
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Omnibus Red-Tape and Time Reform
Clocks stay on UTC-6 all year. It modernizes land records, changes park powers, tenant notice rules, and waste and land-use planning.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
No-Fault Auto Care and Seniors Reform
Drivers get faster no-fault crash care and limited rights to sue. Seniors get higher benefits, and the province can invest directly in startups.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
New Grid Rules for Data Centres
Electricity rules will prioritize reliability and let the operator limit big users like data centres. Small hydrogen-in-gas pilots may start in some areas.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Protecting Public Care, Tightening Private Billing
Keeps insured doctor and hospital care covered while banning extra billing. It requires written consent for private services, modernizes health records, and raises penalties.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
Québec
View Bills →Law protecting consumers against misleading or fraudulent use of a person's identity or image
The law prohibits using a person's image, voice, or identity without consent for selling or promoting. The OPC or the AMF can order the removal and preservation of evidence.
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Prise en considération du rapport de commission
Timeline
An Act to amend the Natural Gas Storage Act and the Pipelines Act to authorize the implementation of a pilot project related to the research or exploitation of an underground reservoir or certain fluids (title amended)
This project creates licenses and rules for underground exploration and storage, protects areas near cities, and may influence costs for property owners and communities.
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Prise en considération du rapport de commission
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Act to Protect Consumers Against Abusive Ticket Resale Practices and Online Subscription Renewals
The law will make tickets clearer and easier to compare. It will facilitate the cancellation of online subscriptions.
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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
Timeline
Quebec Mandates Discoverable French Content Online
Streaming services and devices must highlight French content and offer easy French settings. A new office will enforce rules, with fines and funds to support French culture.
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Adoption
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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 launches digital ID and cybersecurity overhaul
Quebec will offer a voluntary digital ID to access government services. It sets strict data rules and strengthens cybersecurity, while testing online court tools.
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Adoption
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Quebec Sets New Telework Rights and Costs
Workers could do up to 40% of hours from home if the job allows. Employers must share costs, can't use spyware, and disputes can go to the labor tribunal.
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Présentation
Timeline
New Brunswick
View Bills →Unify Emergency 911 Centres
The bill sets new rules for 911 services and data sharing. It could change call routing and what personal information is shared by responders.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Printable Vehicle Registration Certificates
The bill lets you get your vehicle registration as a printable or digital certificate. It removes yearly stickers and uses VIN and plate numbers on records.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
Newfoundland and Labrador
View Bills →Manitoba
View Bills →The Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Amendment Act
Lets people sue when intimate images are shared or threatened. Judges can order removal, deletion, removal from search, and consider victims' wishes; platforms are shielded if they act.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
The Business Practices Amendment Act
Stops sellers from charging you a higher online price based on your data. Stores with digital shelf labels must show the same price at checkout.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act
Public services must disclose AI use and strengthen cyber defenses. You get clearer notices, more oversight for risky choices, and better protection of your data.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
The Consumer Protection Amendment Act
Buyers can request parts, tools, manuals, and diagnostic software for certain products. Sellers must provide them within a set or reasonable time and give free digital manuals.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Mental Health Amendment Act
More health workers can do urgent mental-health assessments. Some exams and hearings can happen by phone or video, which may reduce wait times and travel.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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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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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Manitoba Hydro Amendment and Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Amendment Act
Big power users like crypto mines and data centres pay a new monthly levy and separate rates. Most homes and small businesses are not affected.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
The Highway Traffic Amendment and Drivers and Vehicles Amendment Act
Sets age, helmet, speed and lane rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and similar devices. Bans self-driving features on public roads unless approved.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
Timeline
Nova Scotia
View Bills →Modern Access and Privacy Law
You can request government records and correct your personal data. Government must protect data, notify serious breaches, and keep most personal information in Canada.
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Commencement
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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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Data Centres Face Water and Power Fees
The bill would limit water use by large data centres and require them to cover their full electricity costs. If rules are violated, fines and penalties could apply.
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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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First Reading
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Right to Repair Lets You Fix It
The bill would require manufacturers to share parts and repair details, so people can fix products themselves or use independent repair shops.
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First Reading
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Grocery Price Transparency Act
Shoppers would see the regular price beside sale and loyalty prices. The bill would curb data based pricing and add a sales tax exemption for certain grocery foods.
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N/A
Timeline
Powering the Economy Act
An Act Respecting Energy
Status
Royal Assent
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Accelerate Clean Power and Customer Choice
Makes it easier to add home solar or batteries, join community solar, and buy renewable power from new suppliers.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
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
Timeline
Stop Secret Algorithmic Price Hikes
Stores and online sellers must tell you and get your clear yes before charging higher prices based on your data. Electronic shelf prices must be honored at checkout.
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First Reading
Timeline
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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Modernizing Co-ops and Corporate Records
Updates laws to use the new co-op act and names co-ops in other rules. Businesses must record who owns or controls them and can use electronic shareholder notices.
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Royal Assent
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New Law Covers Coercive Control, Cyberstalking
People can get protection orders for patterns of control or online harassment by family or partners. Orders can ban contact, tracking, or online abuse.
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Royal Assent
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Registry Corporation Ownership and Golden Share Changes
More investors can buy large stakes and two government appointees keep seats. Core registry technology must stay in the province to protect services.
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Royal Assent
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Ban on Outsourced Anonymous Staff Hotlines
Stops the health authority from hiring outside anonymous hotlines for staff to report co-workers. Workers can still report named concerns through supervisors, HR, unions, or police.
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First Reading
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Top-Up Funding for Public Safety and Research
Allows government to spend up to $420.9 million to keep corrections, policing and research services running through 2026. It does not create new taxes or programs.
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Second Reading
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Nunavut
View Bills →Northwest Territories
View Bills →Missing Persons Act
Police can get records or enter places quickly to find missing people. Emergency demands and limited public updates are allowed, with some privacy safeguards and fines for misuse.
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3rd 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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An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act
Your licence renewals may use facial recognition and signature checks. You can request driving records and vehicle history, but privacy rules and fees apply.
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3rd Reading
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An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act
People can get protection and sue for stalking, including online tracking. Police can share a suspected stalker's identity when privacy rules allow.
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3rd Reading
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Carbon Tax Repeal Act
Ends the territorial carbon tax on fuels and gas and keeps a fuel tax. Sellers get a one-time refund for carbon tax already paid.
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2nd Reading
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United States
View Bills →Safe Cloud Storage Act
Allows approved cloud vendors to store child sexual abuse content for law enforcement and limits vendor liability with security and reporting rules.
Status
Received in the Senate.
Timeline
Foreign Service Modernization Act
Updates recruiting, training, cybersecurity, promotions, and surge staffing for the Foreign Service.
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Timeline
PROOF Act
Lets the Attorney General request state benefit and provider records to investigate fraud in many federal programs, with privacy and security rules and annual reporting.
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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GUARD Act
Allows certain federal grants to be used by state, local, and tribal law enforcement to investigate elder financial fraud, pig butchering, and other scams.
Status
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 627.
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Local Medicare Spending Transparency
CMS must publish monthly, machine-readable Medicare spending and enrollment by county and metro. MedPAC and Trustees must report comparisons of Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare.
Status
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 15.
Timeline
American Reserve Modernization Act
Creates a Treasury Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile with long holding rules, audits, and studies of budget-neutral acquisition options.
Status
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
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Critical materials recovery initiative
EPA effort to locate and recover critical materials from contaminated sites, with grants and contracts, funding caps, and a 10-year sunset, while boosting domestic supply chains.
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act
Sets detailed tax, reporting, and definition rules for digital assets, stablecoins, staking, mining, and trading.
Status
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 5.
Timeline
Toronto
View Bills →Study Ban on Algorithmic Grocery Pricing
City staff will study banning grocery price changes based on personal data and algorithms. No rules take effect now; options reported to Council in early 2027.
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Considered by City Council
Timeline
Tighter E-bike Standards and Lane Rules
Sets clear e-bike classes and safety rules. Riders must wear helmets and be at least 16; heavier motorized vehicles may be banned from bike lanes.
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To be considered 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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Stricter Oversight for Large Data Centres
City will slow and deepen review of a big data centre to check noise, power and water impacts. Neighbors get stricter studies, notices, and more public meetings.
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N/A
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Extend Shared Smart Commute Platform Contract
Keeps the online tool for trip planning, ride-matching, and commute challenges running. Users and employers can continue regional carpooling and incentives with no new user fees.
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Adopted by City Council
Timeline
Local Data Centre Impact Review
City staff will check noise, water, power and environmental impacts from the data centre and may recommend fixes. Neighbours will be updated and the operator must meet with staff.
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N/A
Timeline