Trade and Commerce in Canada
Compare recent bills on this issue across different governments.
Canada
View Bills →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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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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N/A
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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.
Status
Royal assent
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National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act
Sets national rules so appliances and electronics last longer and are easier to fix. Makers must provide labels, parts, manuals, and software support for a set time.
Status
Second 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
Timeline
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.
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N/A
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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.
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First reading
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An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (small businesses)
Ministers must check federal bills and tabled regulations for big effects on small firms under 50 employees. If significant, an impact assessment must be published.
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First reading
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Ontario
View Bills →Protecting Farmland and Modernizing Farm Rules
Stops many foreign and designated buyers from buying farmland without permission. Strengthens farmer payment protections, dairy safety rules, and penalties for non-compliance.
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Second Reading
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Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
The province will take ownership of certain airport lands from the city and pay compensation. Flights will not change now, but future plans and who makes decisions may change.
Status
Royal Assent
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Cut Food Sales Tax and Boost Grocery Competition
Removes provincial sales tax on many food and drinks and bans lease rules that block new grocery stores. Shoppers may pay less and see more stores.
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Second Reading
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Vape Retail Crackdown: Age Raised To 21
People under 21 cannot buy or enter vape shops. Most flavours and online sales are banned, and only approved specialty stores may sell vapes.
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First Reading
Timeline
Ban on Paid Online Gambling Ads
Paid online gambling ads and paid promotions would be banned. You will see far fewer gambling ads, but foreign broadcasts may still show them.
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N/A
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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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Ban on Doorstep Flyers
Most groups could no longer leave flyers on your porch or door. Mail and official government or campaign papers would still be allowed.
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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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British Columbia
View Bills →Risk Agreements for Experimental Medicines
Doctors and pharmacists could use listed drugs only if distributors sign risk agreements with the health minister. This may delay access to vaccines, SSRIs, harm-reduction medicines, and gender care.
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N/A
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New Rules Boost Small-Farm Processing and Tourism
Allows small farms to process more locally grown products and run short farm tourism stays. Farms must keep records and meet local rules.
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First Reading
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New Service Taxes, Investment Credit, Disability Benefit
Adds sales tax to many professional services and creates a new investment tax credit. Starts a monthly disability supplement and pauses some income tax inflation adjustments.
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Royal Assent
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B.C. Can Sue Vaping Firms for Health Costs
The government can sue vaping makers and sellers to recover health and prevention costs. Courts can use population data so individual medical files stay private.
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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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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Crackdown on Greenwashing Claims
Companies must prove and publish any climate claims they make. Misleading 'green' ads can bring heavy fines and public reports.
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First Reading
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BC plans prompt payment for construction
Owners must pay proper construction invoices within 28 days. Subcontractors get set payment dates, interest on late payments, and fast dispute decisions.
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Royal Assent
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Alberta
View Bills →Tougher Animal Care and Enforcement Law
Owners must give animals better care or face big fines and jail. Peace officers can inspect, seize animals, and rehome or euthanize unclaimed animals.
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Royal Assent
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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
Ban Hidden Fees and Cap ATM Surcharges
Stops hidden add-on charges, requires easy online subscription cancellation, limits private ATM surcharges, and bans ticket transfer fees on resale sites.
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N/A
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Free Credit Freezes and Security Alerts
People can freeze or flag their credit reports to stop fraud. Lenders and bureaus must verify identity and cannot charge fees.
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Second 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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Approving Spending for Services and Projects
This bill lets government pay for hospitals, schools, roads, and social programs. It keeps services running and allows shifts to speed up school and health projects.
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Third Reading
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Mutual Recognition of Out-of-Province Approvals
Stores and services must accept approvals from other provinces, so more products and licensed providers may arrive faster. Rules on dangerous goods and public health still apply.
Status
Royal Assent
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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.
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N/A
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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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N/A
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Easing of rules for businesses
The text aims to simplify the processes and permits for businesses. This could reduce costs and formalities for owners and workers.
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N/A
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Acceleration of approvals for major projects
This text creates a single authorization for certain large projects, speeding up timelines and reducing the number of permits. Environmental regulations may be adjusted under certain conditions.
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Étude détaillée en commission
Timeline
Consumer protection: tickets and subscriptions
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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Quebec Overhauls Taxes, Rentals, and Health Costs
New Quebec law changes many taxes and credits. It adds foreign-asset reporting, limits unregistered short-term rental write-offs, removes QST from therapy, and lowers many public drug plan premiums.
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N/A
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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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Quebec Eases Interprovincial Trade and Mobility
Goods approved in other provinces can be sold in Quebec. Workers licensed elsewhere can get fast recognition, with limits to protect the public.
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Adoption
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Quebec Cuts Waste, Protects Right to Repair
Stores must donate unsold food and goods instead of tossing them. You can fix products anywhere and keep your warranty. A repair fund may offer rebates and support local shops.
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Présentation
Timeline
Newfoundland and Labrador
View Bills →AN ACT TO AMEND THE WILD LIFE ACT
Hunters can be stopped for licence checks and face higher fines, jail, and licence bans for moose or caribou offences. Seized gear is returned if no charges in three months.
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N/A
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REVENUE ADMINISTRATION ACT
Sugary drinks will cost less because the sugary drink tax is removed. Stores and makers no longer collect or report this tax.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE INCOME TAX ACT, 2000 NO. 2
Child benefit continues for six months after a child's death. Businesses can transfer unused green, manufacturing, and film tax credits after mergers or wind-ups, and excess film credits are refunded.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT TO REMOVE ANOMALIES AND ERRORS IN THE STATUTE LAW
Mostly technical fixes to update, clarify, and repeal old rules. Few direct changes; snowmobile stickers and a greenhouse gas penalty reference may affect certain users and businesses.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REVENUE ADMINISTRATION ACT NO. 2
Fuel taxes are set at lower rates and a 7-cent cut stays. Drivers, boat operators, and airlines pay less at the pump.
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N/A
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Manitoba
View Bills →The Budget Implementation and Tax Statutes Amendment Act, 2026
Sales tax is cut on most store groceries. Home tax credits rise, a new land transfer tax starts, and the government can build schools with child care.
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 Long-Bladed Weapon Control Amendment Act
People must be 18 and show photo ID to buy pepper spray or long blades. Online sellers verify age and require ID at delivery; sellers keep basic sales records.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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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.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Securities Amendment Act
Stops misleading investment ads and bans high-pressure sales. Gives a dispute service power to order firms to fix problems and pay compensation.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
Limit Flavoured Vapes To Adult Shops
In listed cities, flavoured vaping liquids can only be sold in shops that bar children. Convenience stores in those cities must stop selling flavours; tobacco flavours stay allowed.
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N/A
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The Animal Care Amendment Act
Sellers must have a provincial licence to sell, give away, or advertise pets. Officials can quickly get court orders and impose fines for neglect or illegal sales.
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N/A
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The Motor Vehicle Statutes Amendment Act
Sets written-contract rules for driver training, clarifies farm truck use, and lets the public insurer pay counselling after serious crashes.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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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.
Status
Commencement
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Financial Measures (2026) Act
An Act Respecting Certain Financial and other Government Measures
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Reported to the House
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Fair Pay and Commercial Rent Protections
Requires interest on late payments, sets a Small Business Commissioner, and caps yearly rent increases for eligible small businesses and charities.
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First Reading
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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
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Strong Privacy Law and Free Credit Freezes
Creates a private right to sue for privacy invasions and lets people place free credit freezes. Businesses must secure and delete data or face heavy fines.
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Second Reading Debates
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Modernization and Tax Changes Act
It updates taxes, housing rules, bridge oversight, and entertainment rules. It cuts small-business tax rates, adds a 10% nonresident home tax, and lets savers use e-signatures.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
Stronger Overtime, Tip and Hiring Rules
Workers get more overtime pay, stronger tip rights, and clearer hiring rules. Employers must post pay ranges and say if they use automated hiring tools.
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First Reading
Timeline
Protect Rewards, Ban Surveillance Pricing
Your rewards points cannot expire and must be added automatically. Sellers cannot set prices using your personal data, and many appliances get 3-6 year parts and labour warranties.
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First Reading
Timeline
Saskatchewan
View Bills →Mutual Recognition for Goods and Services
Products and services approved elsewhere in Canada can be sold here without extra approvals or fees. Regulators must change rules to follow mutual recognition.
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Royal Assent
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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N/A
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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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Income Tax Credit Updates and Volunteer Boost
Sets and indexes key tax credit amounts and raises the basic personal amount. Doubles volunteer first responder credit, clarifies senior home renovation rules, and extends a fertilizer business incentive.
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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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Higher Bank Capital Tax, Crown Tax Phaseout
Large banks pay a higher capital tax from April 1 2026. Most businesses and small lenders pay no new tax; Crown corporation taxes fall to zero by 2027.
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Royal Assent
Timeline
Cutting Sales Tax on Kids' Clothes and Groceries
Stops the provincial sales tax on children's clothing and many grocery store foods. Families will pay less at checkout, and stores must update pricing.
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First Reading
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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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N/A
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Nunavut
View Bills →Northwest Territories
View Bills →Transportation Corporation Act
Marine shipping services move into a government-owned corporation on Jan 1, 2028. Rates will follow a published method and government support or loans may back the company.
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2nd Reading
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Technical Safety Statutes Amendment Act
It creates one law for many safety systems and requires approvals, inspections, and operator certificates. Owners must register equipment and get yearly inspections.
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3rd Reading
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Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2024-2025
Adds $142 million extra spending for programs and projects this year. Money lets departments run services and build projects, but unused funds expire March 31, 2025.
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2nd 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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N/A
Timeline
An Act to Amend the Real Estate Agents' Licensing Act
Home inspectors and property managers must be licensed and follow a published code. Approved forms will be required and rules set later.
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2nd Reading
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Supplementary Appropriation Act, (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2025-2026.
Adds $86.9 million for government operations this fiscal year. It keeps programs running but does not create new taxes or programs.
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1st Reading
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An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act
Makes partnership and business name law gender-neutral and clearer, and says you must follow a Registrar's decision while a court reviews it.
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3rd Reading
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Business Day Statute Law Amendment Act
If a deadline falls on Sunday it moves to the next business day. This changes deadlines for corporate filings, consumer notices, liens, and court time limits.
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3rd Reading
Timeline
Yukon
View Bills →United States
View Bills →Protect College Athletes Act
Students can earn from their name and get better medical coverage. The bill limits pay rules, sets transfer rights, and allows joint media deals under strict rules.
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N/A
Timeline
Chip Security and Export Verification Act
Advanced chips and certain computers must have location-check features before export. Exporters must report if devices are moved, misused, or tampered with.
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N/A
Timeline
Control Rights for Digital Replicas
Gives people the right to block or license realistic AI copies of their face or voice. Platforms must follow a notice-and-takedown process.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Boost Domestic Magnet Supply Chain
Creates tax credits to grow domestic magnet and rare-earth production. Makers and buyers get payments if they meet domestic sourcing rules.
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N/A
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Treat Buy Now Pay Later As Credit
Buy now, pay later plans with up to four interest-free payments would be treated like credit cards. The consumer bureau must write rules within 180 days.
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N/A
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Fast-Track Energy Permitting and Leasing
Speeds energy and mining approvals, shifts many permitting duties to states, and narrows environmental reviews so projects move forward with fewer federal delays.
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Introduced
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Ban Congressional Betting on Government Actions
Members and their families could not make bets or trades tied to government decisions or political outcomes. Ethics offices would enforce fines and return of gains.
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Introduced
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Orbital Debris Removal Demonstration Program
Funds tests to remove dead satellites and big debris in orbit. Gives awards to companies and sets shared safety and tracking rules that guide future licensing.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
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
Cap on Driver Licences, Zero-Emission Exemption
Limits new taxi and ride-hail licences to the Oct 12 level until late 2024. Owners of zero-emission vehicles are exempt, and a court case could change this.
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N/A
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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Temporary BTS Boulevard Street Naming
A stretch of Yonge Street will get temporary "BTS Boulevard" signs during concert dates. Signs are sponsor-paid and later auctioned to raise money for a local food hub.
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N/A
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Hire Sponsorship Consultant for Venue
Allows hiring a consultant to secure a sponsor's name for the venue redevelopment. Day-to-day services won't change now, but the site may gain sponsor branding later.
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N/A
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