Foreign Affairs 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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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.
Status
Consideration in committee
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Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27
This law lets the government spend $11.1 billion for services and projects on the government's spending list. It keeps mail, rail, airport screening, housing, and Indigenous programs funded.
Status
Royal assent
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An Act to amend the Special Economic Measures Act (disposal of foreign state assets)
Cabinet could take and sell foreign state assets already frozen under sanctions, without a court order. Banks would transfer assets, and sale money could support set uses.
Status
Third reading
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Ontario
View Bills →British Columbia
View Bills →Mandatory Funding Transparency for Advocacy Groups
Groups that advocate must publicly report government and foreign funding and post clear website notices. Citizens can ask courts to enforce rules; big fines can apply.
Status
First Reading
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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.
Status
First Reading
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Alberta
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View Bills →United States
View Bills →End Tax Penalties on Hostages
Pauses tax deadlines and refunds penalties for U.S. nationals unlawfully detained or held hostage abroad; requires agency lists and a refund program for past payments.
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 697.
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Tackling Foreign Robocalls and Tracebacks
Creates an FCC taskforce to study unlawful robocalls from abroad and report to Congress. It adds bond rules and legal immunity for groups tracing call origins.
Status
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Academic exchanges with strategic partners
Requires colleges receiving federal funds to certify they will not engage in selective boycotts of major strategic partners and ensure study abroad and exchanges are open on equal terms.
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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AGOA extension and apparel rules
Extends AGOA duty-free access through 2028, extends apparel program timelines, and allows reliquidation of past entries, while adjusting customs deadline dates and related fee authorities.
Status
Became Public Law No: 119-103.
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Africa Critical Minerals Partnerships
Calls to diversify critical mineral supply by supporting investment, partnerships, and a 5-year strategy with African mineral producers.
Status
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Jackson (IL) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 179, a resolution originally introduced by Representative Cherfilus-McCormick for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Robotics National Security Review
Requires federal agencies and the FCC to assess humanoid and quadruped robots from certain foreign entities for national-security risks and place risky items on a covered list.
Status
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Title 51 Revisions
Updates and reorganizes Title 51 with technical, organizational, and program changes for NASA, space activities, facilities, and STEM programs.
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Counter Al Qaeda Expansion in Mali
Directs the Secretary of State to create a strategy to counter Al Qaeda’s expansion in Mali; specifics are not publicly available.
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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