Canadian Legislation

A new Defence Investment Agency would steer defence buying and stockpiling. It also bans most non-compete clauses and expands tax rules, affecting workers and small businesses.

The bill would require the federal government to keep a national plan to stop trafficking and help survivors. It would set reviews, public input, and annual progress reports.

The bill would require the federal government to lead actions against partner violence and hold regular talks with partners. It would publish progress reports to Parliament.

Online sites would have to verify ages and block minor access. The change could mean fines for providers and court orders that affect what you can see online.

It would create a national plan for coordinated alerts about missing older people. It would involve provinces and police, and improve public education about the alerts.

The bill would require more products meet energy standards and let the government check compliance, with penalties for violations.

If passed, it would let rehab plans for veterans include service dogs. The rules would guide training and funding, but a dog would not be guaranteed.

Dealers and importers would have to label flags with their origin. Prepackaged flags would need extra packaging labels, which could raise costs for sellers and affect buyers.

The bill would tie federal health funding to provinces' insured mental health and addiction services. It could affect which services are covered and how provinces pay for them.

It designates a national awareness day for a serious brain tumor. It does not require funding or any specific actions.

The bill would repeal the Clarity Act, removing federal rules for referendums. That could change how a future referendum is handled.

If an MP switches parties, their seat could be vacated and a by-election held. Voters would see another chance to choose their representative.

Courts could require prisoners to take training, treatment, or other steps. It would treat large fentanyl trafficking as a harsher factor in sentencing.

It would require faster mental health referrals in prisons and limit long isolation without court approval. It also lets communities help with release planning.

It would push health information technology to work together and stop data blocking, aiming to improve access to your health information. Details and costs will come from future regulations.

It would require judges to weigh a health worker's or first responder's role in some crimes when setting sentences. It does not create a new crime or fixed penalty.

It would let the government seize certain foreign-state assets and charge the costs to the owner. It could affect property owners and how the government uses sanctions.

Aimed at reducing food allergies, the bill asks the federal government to draft a nationwide plan with experts and Indigenous groups. It does not guarantee funding or new services yet.

Online platforms must label deepfakes and remove harmful ones, with reporting rules. It could change how people post and see online content.

It would change tariffs for goods from the UK and update banking rules. Everyday shoppers could see changes in prices and choices when buying imported items.

The bill implements the Canada–Indonesia trade deal and lowers some tariffs. It sets rules for origin evidence and lets complaints be reviewed.

The bill would push the government to ensure cash stays available. It could affect how you use banks or cash machines and protect access for seniors and low-income people.

The bill would make making, distributing, or possessing sexual assault material a crime with penalties. It could affect anyone who handles or views such material, with penalties and limited exceptions.

It would require the government to develop a nationwide soil-health plan and involve farmers, Indigenous groups, and local communities in consultations. The plan would be published and reviewed regularly.