Latest bills
Canadian Parliament
Stand on Guard Act
If someone unlawfully enters your home, courts will start by assuming you acted in self-defence. This makes it easier to use force, including lethal force, to protect people inside.
Lawful Access Act, 2026
Police can force providers to confirm accounts and obtain subscriber or technical data faster. Providers may need to retain metadata and build tools to help law enforcement.
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act
Tighter border checks, new drug and money laundering rules, and faster asylum decisions. Government can pause immigration streams; the Coast Guard moves to 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.
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.
Faster Access to Unapproved Treatments
This law makes a public list of non-marketed drugs and devices doctors can use for serious cases when no option exists. It speeds emergency access while keeping safety checks.
End Ban on Large Oil Tankers
The law would let large oil tankers use certain coastal ports. That may bring port jobs but raise spill and fishing risks for coastal communities.
Protecting Canada's Essential Infrastructure Metals Act
Makes trading stolen metal and tampering with services a crime with stiffer punishments. It aims to cut outages and keep people safe.
Ontario Legislature
Bill 40, Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act, 2025
Large users like data centres face new connection rules. Some grid costs may move from electricity bills to taxes, which could lower rates but shift costs to taxpayers.
Bill 45, Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2025
Garbage pickup and many roads will be run by your city, not Peel Region. Contracts and staff move, and the Province can set rules to guide the change.
Bill 75, Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025
Ontario will toughen driving penalties, tighten bail collections, and limit inquest recording. It bans invasive research on dogs and cats and keeps a scholarship for families of fallen officers.
Ontario Right to Repair and Lemon Protections
Makers must share repair info, parts, and tools. Car buyers get stronger refund or replacement rights for serious defects.
Safer Bars and Workplaces Training Rules
Ontario will require sexual harassment training for bar staff and all employers. Bars must post signs and keep a policy; workplaces must train workers and supervisors and address online conduct.
Ontario Proposes New Workers' Compensation System
Injured workers would get 90% of net wages and pain-and-suffering pay. It speeds payments, funds retraining and medical care, and covers students and volunteers; employers may pay higher premiums.
Bill 25, Emergency Management Modernization Act, 2025
The bill updates Ontario’s emergency laws for faster, clearer responses. Expect regular public updates, stronger planning, and rules for critical infrastructure and social service providers.
Bill 27, Resource Management and Safety Act, 2025
Stronger wildfire rules, new permits, and higher fines aim to keep communities safe. The bill also sets strict rules for underground carbon storage and fixes risky oil and gas wells.
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.
One Permit to Speed Major Projects
The government can fast-track major projects with one authorization, replacing many permits. Environmental reviews and a public hearing still occur, but some steps and local approvals are shortened.
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
Stricter Medical Assistance in Dying Rules
Medical assistance in dying is limited to adults likely to die within 12 months. New rules add extra approvals, witnesses, exclusion zones, and strict penalties that reduce access.
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.
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.
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.
Health Worker Whistleblower Protection Act
Health workers can report safety risks or breaking laws without fear of punishment. Employers must protect whistleblowers, investigate, and publish yearly reports.
Appropriation Act, 2026 ($)
Staff Moved to Independent Police Service
Certain government workers can be moved into a new independent police service without losing seniority. Their unions and contracts stay, but severance may not apply if roles stay the same.
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.
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.
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.
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.