Latest bills
Canadian Parliament
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act
The bill tightens border checks, speeds asylum decisions, and raises penalties for money laundering. It expands police powers and moves the Coast Guard under Defence.
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.
Strong and Free Elections Act
Stops foreign money and deepfake lies in elections. Parties must protect voter data and donations must be traceable.
Stronger Cyber Rules for Critical Infrastructure
The bill sets strict cyber rules for banks, energy, telecom, transport and nuclear. It lets government block risky gear and order quick incident reporting.
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.
Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act
Porn sites must use age checks to block users under 18. If a site fails to comply, a court can order ISPs to block it in Canada.
Appropriation Act No. 4, 2025-26
Adds $5.4 billion to keep mail, CBC, defence, and public services running until March 2026. It also cancels many old student loans.
Appropriation Act No. 1, 2026-27
Allows about $86 billion in short-term spending so services, paycheques and benefits keep running until Parliament approves the full budget.
Ontario Legislature
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.
Fast-Track Housing, Transit, and Water
Easier new homes, simpler cross-region transit fares and payments, and public control of water services. Cities lose some local planning and EV charger rules.
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.
Bill 75, Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025
Policing powers increase: licences can be suspended and vehicles impounded quickly. Sureties risk liens on property; some animal research is banned; a scholarship fund stays in law.
Tougher Rules for Above-Guideline Rent Hikes
Stops landlords from using cosmetic or routine work to raise rent. Requires proof for big repairs and lets the board protect tenants from undue hardship.
2025–26 Government Spending Approval
Keeps core public services funded from April 2025 to March 2026 so hospitals, schools, transit and supports keep running. No tax or program changes.
Ban Replacement Workers During Strikes
Stops employers from hiring most replacement workers during lawful strikes or lock-outs, with narrow emergency exceptions. Striking workers keep rights to their jobs and benefits.
Putting Fans First Act (No Ticket Resales Above Face Value), 2026
Resale sites and sellers cannot charge more than a ticket's face price; platform fees count toward that cap.
Quebec National Assembly
New Provincial Constitution and Autonomy Push
It sets a written provincial constitution and makes French the only official language. It changes court challenge rules, protects abortion and end‑of‑life care, and may refuse some federal funds.
Stronger Air Standards and Real-Time Index
You can check air quality on your phone. Tougher standards, more sensors, and planning rules aim to cut pollution and protect health.
Secret Ballots and Union Dues Reform
Members get secret-ballot votes on dues and rules. Unions must give yearly financial reports and cannot use mandatory dues for politics; threats against dissent are banned.
Fair Ticket Resales and Easy Cancellations
Ticket resales must be clearly labeled with fair prices, and online subscriptions need an easy cancel button with reminders before charges rise. Ads must show extra fees.
Regions Get Say in Immigration Planning
New regional tables help match newcomers to local jobs and services. Cities can run settlement programs, and current immigrants are protected from sudden rule changes.
Cut Food Waste, Feed More People
Food businesses must donate safe unsold food instead of trashing it. The minister will set a plan and track progress to cut waste by half by 2030.
New Community Childcare Model Expands Options
Parents get more childcare choices in community places. Self-employed providers must meet safety rules and child limits, and coordinators can evacuate unsafe sites.
Secularism rules expand to schools, daycares
More staff in schools and daycares cannot wear religious symbols. People must uncover their face for many services, and public prayers and religious school rules are tightly limited.
British Columbia Legislature
On-the-Spot 30-Day Driving Ban
Police can take your licence and ban you from driving for 30 days for stunts or very high speeds, without a criminal charge. Driving while banned carries fines and jail.
Certified Professionals Streamline Development Approvals
Cities must accept technical reports signed by licensed professionals, speeding up development approvals. If a certified report causes harm, the professional not the city is responsible.
Mandatory Dash Cams for Commercial Vehicles
Most commercial vehicles must have a forward-facing dash cam that records while driven. Owners or lessees must install and maintain them, and drivers must keep them on.
Standard Health Screening Plan for Firefighters
Requires a standard health screening plan for firefighters with cancer and mental health checks. The plan must be made public and reviewed every five years.
Budget Bill: Taxes, Housing and Hiring Overhaul
Raises some taxes and adds sales tax to several services. Changes housing taxes, creates business credits, and moves public‑service hiring oversight into government.
Automatic Recognition of Goods and Services
Products and services legal in one province can be sold elsewhere without a new approval. Local safety, age, and sales rules still apply.
New Oversight for International Student Programs
Schools must be officially designated to recruit or teach international students. Students can check an online list and must get clear program, cost, and support information.
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.
Alberta Legislature
2026–27 Spending Authorization
Lets the government spend about $71 billion for services, schools, hospitals, roads and a $2 billion emergency fund in 2026–27. It allows limited transfers between spending categories.
Hotel Tax Hike and Financial Overhaul
Hotel and short-stay taxes rise to 6% from April 1, 2026, so lodging costs go up. The bill also changes caregiver credits, data-centre levies, pensions, and credit-union rules.
Mutual Recognition for Goods and Services
Most goods and services approved in another Canadian province must be accepted here without extra tests or fees. Some regulated trades, health, and safety areas are excluded.
Tourism Fee Transparency and Trust Rules
Hotels may add a tourism fee only in designated areas. Travelers must see all mandatory fees at booking and can ask what they pay for.
Extra Spending and Loan Authority Approved
This lets the government spend and lend more this year to keep services running. It shifts funds to assisted living, schools, justice, and energy projects.
Teach Key Industries and Fossil Fuel Day
Students will learn about oil, gas, farming, forestry and construction. February 13 becomes Fossil Fuel Recognition Day.
No Gag Clauses for Sexual Misconduct
People cannot be forced to keep quiet about sexual abuse or exploitation. Employers and schools cannot use NDAs to stop reporting or joining investigations.
Accessibility Standards and Timelines to 2040
Creates rules to make jobs, buildings, transit, schools and websites accessible by 2040. People with disabilities help write the rules and can comment on drafts.
New Brunswick Legislature
Right to a Healthy Environment
Gives everyone a right to a healthy environment and a new commissioner. Sets a public registry, stronger input, and protects workers who report harms.
Cutting Red Tape for Interprovincial Trade
If a product or service is allowed in another province, it can be sold in this province too. This should cut red tape and add choice, while keeping safety rules.
Investor Dispute Service and Tougher Penalties
Investors get a faster dispute service with awards up to $350,000. The bill tightens promotion rules, raises fines, and protects people who report wrongdoing to stop scams.
Hydro Rebuild Gets Special Project Rules
Speeds up a big hydro rebuild with special buying, bonding, and labor rules. Could lower financing costs and affect power rates and worker arrangements.
Child Protection Agreements Validated Retroactively
The minister can agree with parents to place children with other caregivers without court. Past agreements since January 26, 2024 are valid, with protection for good-faith actions.
Supplementary Budget Boosts Health and Housing
The government adds $465 million to key services this year. More money goes to health, social supports, housing, education, and public safety. No new taxes.
Overhauls public health leadership and reporting
Sets fixed terms for the top public health doctor, adds a deputy, and requires an annual report. Clear written directions and acting appointments aim to improve accountability during emergencies.
Upgrading 911 Security and Call Centre Rules
911 calls will be handled more smoothly and securely. Agencies must meet new standards, share needed info to respond, report outages, and face penalties for misuse.
Manitoba Legislature
Nova Scotia Legislature
Financial Measures (2026) Act
An Act Respecting Certain Financial and other Government Measures
Annual Budget Approves Health, Schools, Roads Funding
This law lets government spend and borrow for hospitals, schools, roads, and social services for the year. It funds programs and pays debt but creates no new programs.
Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image Sharing
People can get court orders to stop sharing real or fake intimate images. Sharers must try to remove images if consent is withdrawn.
Cannabis Control Act (amended)
An Act to Amend Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2018, the Cannabis Control Act
Justice and Social Services Act
An Act Respecting Justice and Social Services
Safer, Fairer, More Open Legislature
Sets regular sitting days, limits late-night sittings, and gives the public more notice on bills. Creates a workplace commissioner to handle harassment claims.
Expand Colon Cancer Screening to Ages 45–74
If funding is approved, adults 45 to 74 can join the colon cancer prevention program. It gives earlier access to screening and care.
ADHD Framework for Families and Schools
Creates a public plan to improve ADHD information, training, and fair access to care. Framework must be published by Jan 1, 2028.