Housing and Urban Development in Canada
Compare recent bills on this issue across different governments.
Canada
View Bills →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.
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Royal assent
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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.
Status
Royal assent
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Build Canada Homes Act
A new federal builder will fund and build affordable homes, using public land. It can partner with cities and non-profits and offer loans and grants.
Status
Royal assent
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National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act
The federal government would build a plan to upgrade flood and drought forecasts. Better maps and alerts could help families, farmers, and towns prepare and protect homes and roads.
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.
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Royal assent
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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1
Changes taxes, funds housing and school meals, and creates open banking and stablecoin rules. It gives credits, housing money, and new bank protections.
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Royal assent
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Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Your income tax rate drops and first-time buyers get a new-home rebate. The federal fuel charge ends, which may lower fuel costs, and political parties must follow clear privacy rules.
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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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Public Safety and Adoption Overhaul
Adds new police powers, tightens adoption rules, bans some pill presses, and helps trafficking victims stop debt collections.
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Second Reading
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Open Cities to Fourplexes and Midrise
Makes it easier to build four-unit houses and midrise buildings on main streets. Municipal rules can’t block these changes and parking, setbacks, and appeals are limited.
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First Reading
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Heat Safety and Climate Adaptation Act
Requires paid cool-down breaks, water, and heat training for workers. Creates a climate adaptation plan, a fund, housing temperature limits, and stronger flood and wildfire rules.
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First Reading
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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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Ontario fast-tracks mines, rewrites species law
This law speeds up big projects and changes rules for mines, energy, and heritage. It limits some public reviews and can bar certain suppliers from energy contracts.
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Royal Assent
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Enforceable Rights for Group Home Residents
Supported group home residents get clear, enforceable rights on privacy, care, visitors, and eviction. Agencies must support resident and family councils and respond to concerns.
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First Reading
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Limits Rent Hikes and Creates Rent Registry
Caps rent hikes, stops big reset hikes when new tenants move in, and creates a public rent registry. Tenants get stronger rules for evictions and renovations.
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First Reading
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British Columbia
View Bills →Close Overdose Sites and Suspend Benefits
It would close provincially funded supervised drug sites, require not using illegal drugs in funded housing, and suspend benefits after drug possession until treatment is done.
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First Reading
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Tenancy Law Repeal Moves Disputes To Court
Renters will take new disputes to provincial court instead of the tenancy board, and rental rules will be set later by government regulation.
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First Reading
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BC speeds small homes, tightens short-term rentals
Most single-house lots can add more small homes after mid-2026. Cities must follow province rules and may face lower parking requirements.
Status
Royal Assent
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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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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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New Rules for Supportive Housing Tenancies
Supportive housing will get special tenancy rules and faster action when weapons are involved. Operators can limit access and staff entry, and the tenancy branch can approve or change orders.
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Committee
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Repeal Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Ends provincial tax on empty or under-used homes after a set date. Past years' filings, audits, and payments still apply.
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N/A
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BC fast-tracks permits with certified reports
Permits with technical reports will be approved faster when a licensed professional signs the report. You may need to hire a licensed professional and they take legal responsibility.
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N/A
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Alberta
View Bills →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.
Status
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
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Finance Overhaul: Data Levy, Disability Redesign
New finance law adds a data‑centre levy and redesigns disability benefits. It tightens tax rules and gives some legal protections, affecting families, tech operators, and investors.
Status
Royal Assent
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Plan for Full Accessibility by 2040
Creates a plan to cut barriers in work, schools, homes, services, transit, and websites. Public input will shape new rules with deadlines to fix access problems.
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Second Reading
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Streamline Licensing, ID Use, Resorts, Preserves
Makes licensing faster and lets you use provincial ID for services. Speeds resort approvals and sets rules for farm harvest preserves and land agent complaints.
Status
Royal Assent
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Alberta housekeeping bill updates many laws
It fixes errors, uses business-day deadlines, and modernizes notices. Teacher listings are clearer; cities get simpler timelines; trades, health colleges, and business financing rules are updated.
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Royal Assent
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Québec
View Bills →An Act to Enhance the Intervention Powers of Municipalities and to Amend Other Legislative Provisions
The city can acquire properties with unpaid taxes and sell or give small parcels to neighbors. More municipal buildings offered to non-profit organizations and childcare centers.
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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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Adoption
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Quebec Sets Rules for Supervised Drug Sites
Quebec requires approval for fixed supervised drug sites and bans them within 150 meters of schools. Permits last four years and include safety plans with public input.
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Adoption
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Quebec fast-tracks housing, updates municipal powers
Cities can speed up denser housing near transit and issue permits sooner. New tax tools, paused fines for older pools, and stricter transit contracting rules affect residents and builders.
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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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Adoption
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Quebec Tightens Rules on Rent Increases
Landlords must ask the housing tribunal for big rent hikes. Rent-increase notices get clearer, and the new-building exemption drops to three years.
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Présentation
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Quebec Seniors' Rights and Home Care Plan
Quebec would set rights for seniors and make aging at home a priority. It expands home care, adapted housing, and support, with CLSCs as the main door and rent protections.
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Présentation
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Act enacting the Act to promote access to housing and amending various provisions concerning the housing sector
A single window manages requests and may require information about your income and household. This can influence your rent and your access to housing.
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N/A
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Newfoundland and Labrador
View Bills →AN ACT RESPECTING THE SENIORS' ADVOCATE
Creates a stronger, independent Seniors' Advocate who can investigate problems and get records. Care homes must forward seniors' requests to the office.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
AN ACT FOR GRANTING TO HIS MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2027 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Funds government services for 2026–27 and keeps hospitals, schools, roads, and social programs running. It also lets officials move money for pay, emergencies, and federal projects.
Status
Royal Assent
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AN ACT RESPECTING THE DISABILITY ADVOCATE
Creates an independent office to help people with disabilities get service problems investigated and fixed. It can receive complaints, investigate, mediate with consent, and issue public recommendations.
Status
Second Reading
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AN ACT GRANTING TO HIS MAJESTY CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR DEFRAYING CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2027 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Allows about $4 billion to keep hospitals, schools, roads and services running until the full budget is passed.
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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
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The Street Weapons Control Act
The law bans carrying listed weapons in public parts of towns and cities. Police can seize items and fines or jail can follow.
Status
Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act
Sets firm timelines for zoning and planning decisions and limits some appeals. Creates fast minor subdivision rules and allows small livestock changes with a simple zoning memo.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Minor Amendments and Corrections Act, 2026
Updates wording and names across many laws. It improves reporting, lets agencies request information, and can extend time to challenge missed ticket convictions.
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Concurrence and 3rd Reading
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The Real Property Amendment and Planning Amendment Act (Land Conveyed for Public Purposes)
Lets cities and utilities register lasting rights on parks and reserve land. You may see buried pipes, lines, or maintenance work there.
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Royal Assent
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New Autism Strategy for All Ages
Requires a public autism plan in two years. It aims to improve diagnosis, school and child care supports, jobs, housing, and annual public reports.
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Second Reading
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Construction Permit Deadlines for New Homes
Builders must start within six months and finish by set deadlines or the permit can be revoked. Appeals stop revocation while the Municipal Board reviews.
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First Reading
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Limits Lawsuits by Criminal Trespassers
Owners and tenants are usually protected from lawsuits when someone 12+ trespasses to commit a crime and is hurt. They lose protection if convicted for using extreme unlawful force.
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First Reading
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Nova Scotia
View Bills →Plan reforms: fishing rules and land-use changes
It shifts who writes fishing and land rules and could add costs for fishers, farmers, and towns.
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First Reading
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Plan for Public Addiction Treatment Network
The bill would create publicly funded residential addiction treatment centers. It would help people access housing, jobs and ongoing support during recovery.
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First Reading
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Rent Cap Reform Aims to Stabilize Costs
The bill would cap rent increases to inflation and boost tenant protections. It would also set standards for heating, pets, and enforcement, helping households manage housing costs.
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First Reading
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Renters Get Carbon Monoxide and Radon Safety Rules
The bill would require landlords to install carbon monoxide alarms and test for radon. Tenants get radon results and protections, while landlords may face higher costs.
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First Reading
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Rent Bank Delivers Quick Housing Aid
The bill would set up a rent bank to help people pay rent and utilities quickly. It would offer interest-free loans and aim to stop evictions.
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First Reading
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Cooling rules protect indoor heat in buildings
The bill would require certain buildings to keep indoor areas cool in summer. It aims to reduce heat risks for residents, especially in care homes and multi-unit housing.
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First Reading
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Creates Affordable Housing Land Trust
A Crown-backed land trust would keep homes affordable by leasing land and selling buildings to eligible households.
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First Reading
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Shelter Aid Protections in Income Support
The bill says you will not lose shelter or disability help if you are homeless or in temporary housing. It applies to shelters, tents, and other temporary stays.
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First Reading
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Saskatchewan
View Bills →Require Ready Land for New Schools
Cities and towns must secure and service land for new schools. The province can order action, charge developers, or withhold transfers if deadlines are missed.
Status
Royal Assent
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Municipal Transparency and Governance Reform
Lets you find municipal finances, minutes and bylaws online. Changes tax, assessment, animal safety, and council rules affecting residents and property owners.
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Royal Assent
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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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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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Annual Rent Increase Cap Tied to Inflation
Annual rent increases are capped by a published inflation guideline. Higher hikes need tenant consent plus major upgrades or new services.
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First Reading
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Fast-Track School Site Purchases
This lets officials use a new faster law to buy land for new schools. That may speed construction and ease crowding, but owners may face different rules.
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Royal Assent
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Nunavut
View Bills →Northwest Territories
View Bills →Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act
Officials can order people to leave rental units linked to illegal activity and end tenancies. Innocent tenants may get help, but failure to obey can mean fines or jail.
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2nd Reading
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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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Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2026
Fixes wording and references across multiple laws. Ends pandemic time-limit rules and clarifies nurses are health care professionals.
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3rd Reading
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Yukon
View Bills →Budget Approves $2.46B for Services
This bill lets the government spend $2.46 billion on health, schools, roads, and homes. It also sets a $100 million contingency for emergencies.
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Third Reading
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Mid-Year Budget Top-Up Keeps Services Running
This adds money to keep health, schools, roads, and help programs running until March 31, 2026. It does not add new taxes.
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Third Reading
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Bridge Funding to Keep Services Running
Keeps government services running for two months while the full budget is finished. Pays for hospitals, schools, roads, and income supports.
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Assent
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United States
View Bills →Permanent Housing Affordability Act
Creates programs and funding to support shared-equity homes, community land trusts, and conveyance of surplus federal land for long-term affordable homeownership.
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N/A
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Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Clarifies that 41 U.S.C. 4712 whistleblower protections apply to contracts and grants funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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N/A
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Energy Savings Reauthorization
Extends weatherization authorization to 2030, raises per-home funding limits, and defines fully weatherized.
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N/A
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National Housing Emergency Declaration
Sponsored by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan; requires the President to declare a national housing emergency and invoke the Defense Production Act; referred to two House committees.
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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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Raise FHLB Housing Contributions
Increases required payments by Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program; other details not publicly available.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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No Homeless Detention Centers Act
Prevents HUD-funded recipients from forcing people experiencing homelessness into shelters or work, and from punishing basic life activities on public property.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Credit Access and Inclusion Act
Allows reporting of lease, utility, and telecom payment data to credit agencies; includes opt-out and limitations; requires GAO study.
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 688.
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Strengthening Financial Sector Oversight
Gives FHFA and credit union regulators new authority to examine and require notice when outside providers perform regulated activities.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Toronto
View Bills →Airport Expansion Could Block Housing Growth
If the runway is lengthened and jets fly, nearby people could hear more noise and face stricter building limits. Commuters may need big transit upgrades.
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Considered by City Council
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Temporary Cuts to Residential Development Charges
Cuts development charges 40–60% for most new homes for about three years and adds rental incentives. Federal and provincial money replaces some city development charge revenue.
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Adopted by City Council
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Major Deal Funds Transit and Housing
The deal brings funding for transit, housing, shelters, and highway upkeep. Riders get more safety measures; drivers face no immediate tolls.
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Adopted by City Council
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Protect Housing, Parks, and City Funding
The city wants the province to keep fees that fund parks, homes, and services. Cuts could mean fewer affordable homes and less money for parks and roads.
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Adopted by City Council
Timeline
Mayor Given New Budget and Veto Powers
The Mayor now sets and can veto city budgets and some by-laws tied to housing. Residents see mayoral decisions online; most day-to-day services stay the same.
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Adopted by City Council
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Legalize and License Shared Rental Homes
Allows rooming houses citywide with licences, inspections, and no parking minimums. Tenants get clearer safety rules; operators need annual licences and must meet standards.
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N/A
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Park Tree Removal Oversight and Planting
Sets rules for tree removal and replacement during park redevelopment. City permits apply on city land; the province will follow city standards on provincial land.
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Adopted by City Council
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City Backs Shelters, Seeks Federal Funding
City will pay one-time support to groups sheltering refugee claimants and asks the federal government for funding and a reception centre. That could add shelter spaces and speed housing.
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Adopted by City Council
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