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Strong and Free Elections Act
Stops foreign money and deepfake lies in elections. Parties must protect voter data and donations must be traceable.
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.
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.
Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act
The law forces life sentences for supplying tiny amounts of powerful synthetic opioids and bans parole for 25 years. Offences near schools or treatment centres bring harsher punishment.
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.
First Nations Clean Water Act
Gives First Nations power to set and enforce water rules on their lands. Seeks reliable, safe drinking water, enough water for needs, and better wastewater services.
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.
Combatting Hate Act
Police can charge hate cases faster. Public Nazi or terrorist symbols are banned, with narrow exceptions, hate-driven crimes get tougher penalties, and access to worship and community sites is protected.
Fast-Track Energy Permitting and Leasing
Speeds energy and mining approvals, shifts many permitting duties to states, and narrows environmental reviews so projects move forward with fewer federal delays.
Advance Renewable Projects, Block Trade Probe
Removes federal limits that slow wind, solar, and geothermal projects. It speeds approvals, protects funding, and ends a trade probe on turbine imports.
Protect Free Speech from Government AI Pressure
People can sue federal employees who use or push AI to block or change lawful speech. This lets victims seek money or court orders to stop the harm.
Disaster Loan Accountability and Limits
Requires SBA to report disaster loan funding faster and fix forecasts. If funds fall very low, SBA can limit new loans to ones with collateral until Congress provides money.
Rescind Unspent Foreign Aid Funds
It cancels about $7.9 billion in unspent foreign aid and some public broadcasting funds. Refugee help, peacekeeping, and overseas projects may lose money.
Orbital Debris Removal Demonstration Program
Funds tests to remove dead satellites and big debris in orbit. Gives awards to companies and sets shared safety and tracking rules that guide future licensing.
Treat Buy Now Pay Later As Credit
Buy now, pay later plans with up to four interest-free payments would be treated like credit cards. The consumer bureau must write rules within 180 days.
Central Repository for Agency Guidance
Agencies must post most guidance on a single public website set by OMB. People and businesses can find and view agency guidance in one central place.
Government Moves to Take City Airport Lands
The province will take ownership of certain airport lands from the city and pay compensation. Flights will not change now, but future plans and who makes decisions may change.
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.
Public Safety and Adoption Overhaul
Adds new police powers, tightens adoption rules, bans some pill presses, and helps trafficking victims stop debt collections.
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.
Student Online Safety and AI Education Act
Creates a committee to add online safety and AI lessons for grades K to 12 students. Schools could restrict social media and chatbots during school, with some exceptions.
Plan to Limit Social Media for Under 16s
Requires the health minister to make and carry out a plan to limit social media use by people under 16. It could lead to age checks or future bans.
Province Sets One Ethics Code for Councils
Municipal councils must use the same code. Very serious misconduct that harms someone can lead to removal and a four-year ban.
Bill 75, Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025
Gives police faster licence suspensions and higher driving fines. It lets government collect pledged property, limits animal research, and changes police record checks and scholarships.
Tighter E-bike Standards and Lane Rules
Sets clear e-bike classes and safety rules. Riders must wear helmets and be at least 16; heavier motorized vehicles may be banned from bike lanes.
City speeds waterfront dockwall assessments
City borrows $6.78M to inspect and plan waterfront repairs. Expect more shoreline inspections, some access limits, and future repair work.
Protect and Reopen Hanlan's Point Beach
City staff must open and make Hanlan's Point Beach safe by June 1 and plan shoreline repairs. You may see better access, some construction, or temporary closures.
Extend Shared Smart Commute Platform Contract
Keeps the online tool for trip planning, ride-matching, and commute challenges running. Users and employers can continue regional carpooling and incentives with no new user fees.
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.
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.
Cap on Driver Licences, Zero-Emission Exemption
Limits new taxi and ride-hail licences to the Oct 12 level until late 2024. Owners of zero-emission vehicles are exempt, and a court case could change this.
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.
Self-directed personal assistance service
You receive a monthly payment to pay for assistants of your choice. The application is made to Retraite Québec and needs are reassessed every two years.
Prohibition of deepfakes and identity theft
The law prohibits using a person's image, voice, or identity without consent for selling or promoting. The OPC or the AMF can order the removal and preservation of evidence.
Priority to the safety of children
The courts prioritize the safety of children. A parent deemed violent must prove their capability and provide assurances to obtain custody.
New rules for the construction industry
This project changes the rules of the construction sector. It affects safety on construction sites, the negotiation of decrees and training, and reduces certain administrative duties.
Reform of municipal land and transfers
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 early childhood centers.
Enhanced protection for individuals in mental crisis
You can write psychiatric directives. Assessments and temporary holds will be faster, with the right to a lawyer and appeal to a specialized court.
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.
Expenditure authorizations for public services
This law allows for the payment of public services starting April 1st. Hospitals, schools, daycare centers, and roads receive funding without a tax increase.
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.
Firefighter Health Screening and Compensation Review
Sets a province-wide plan for cancer screening, physicals with mental health checks, and lab tests for eligible firefighters. Requires a workers' compensation review and public report.
Mandatory Dash Cameras for Heavy Trucks
Requires heavy commercial vehicles to have front dash cameras that record while driving. Owners or lessees must install and follow privacy rules for storing and sharing footage.
Risk Agreements for Experimental Medicines
Doctors and pharmacists could use listed drugs only if distributors sign risk agreements with the health minister. This may delay access to vaccines, SSRIs, harm-reduction medicines, and gender care.
K'ómoks Treaty Becomes Law
This makes the K'ómoks Treaty law and gives the First Nation ownership and local rule over its lands. It changes farming, forestry, and shoreline rules for people and businesses there.
Half Tax for Under-40s, Big Spending Cut
People under 40 would pay half their provincial income tax. Public services could face deep cuts to meet a required 50% spending cut within five years.
Online Government Services and Data-Sharing Reform
Gives government new power to share your data across online service platforms. Makes more records public and changes how people ask for information.
Teach Industry Skills and Create Fossil Fuel Day
Students will learn about oil, farming, forestry, construction and related jobs. February 13 will be Fossil Fuel Recognition Day, not a holiday.
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.
Tightening Rules for Medical Assistance in Dying
MAID would be limited to adults expected to die within 12 months and excludes mental-illness-only cases. Some facilities can refuse on-site MAID and a provincial service will approve providers.
Refocus Schools on Academics and Neutrality
Schools will focus on core learning and limit political programming. The anthem will play weekly with written opt-outs, and the province can assume some school properties.
Fair Hiring Rules for Foreign Workers
Stops recruiters and employers from charging foreign workers fees or taking passports. Employers must register and recruiters must be licensed.
Self-Referral Tests and Health Funding Changes
You can book some screening tests without a doctor if the government lists them. Private insurance pays first; the public plan pays last and denials cannot be appealed.
Fast Track Major Project Approvals
Selected big projects must get provincial decisions within 120 business days, which can speed jobs and construction. Environmental and Indigenous reviews still take place.
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.
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.
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.
The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Amendment Act
Public employees can report wrongdoing even if they signed an NDA and get stronger protection from punishment. Top official complaints go to the Ombudsman or an alternate recipient.
The Health System Governance and Accountability Amendment Act (Nurse-to- Patient Ratios)
Government can set minimum nurse-to-patient ratios. Hospitals must plan and report shortfalls; missed ratios do not allow lawsuits.
The Child and Family Services Amendment Act
Allows some youth in care to keep provincial help until age 21. It also lets Indigenous services take over cases when their law applies, with notice to families.
The Business Practices Amendment Act
Stops sellers from charging you a higher online price based on your data. Stores with digital shelf labels must show the same price at checkout.
The Pharmaceutical Amendment, Regulated Health Professions Amendment and Public Health Amendment Act
Pharmacists may give a different medicine with a similar effect unless you or your doctor say no. The law also lets regulators merge and judges change some health orders.
The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Governance Act
Public services must disclose AI use and strengthen cyber defenses. You get clearer notices, more oversight for risky choices, and better protection of your data.
The Consumer Protection Amendment Act
Buyers can request parts, tools, manuals, and diagnostic software for certain products. Sellers must provide them within a set or reasonable time and give free digital manuals.
Appropriations Act, 2026
An Act to Provide for Defraying Certain Charges and Expenses of the Public Service of the Province
Financial Measures (2026) Act
An Act Respecting Certain Financial and other Government Measures
Administrative Measures for Housing, An Act Respecting
An Act Respecting Administrative Measures for Housing
Annual Well-Being Budget and Reports
The government must publish a yearly budget that shows how spending affects health, education and fairness. Reports will be plain language, with data by region and group.
Renewables, Carbon Storage and Subsurface Reform
The law pushes more renewable electricity and can make utilities buy offshore power. Landowners must consent for surface work, but the Minister can order entry or expropriate with compensation.
Fair Pay and Commercial Rent Protections
Requires interest on late payments, sets a Small Business Commissioner, and caps yearly rent increases for eligible small businesses and charities.
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.
Support for Fire Protection Services Act
An Act to Provide Support for Fire Protection Services
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHILDREN'S LAW ACT AND THE FAMILY LAW ACT
Changes custody rules to decision-making, parenting time, and contact. Courts must use only the child's best interests and set clear relocation, safety, and enforcement steps.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE FUTURE FUND ACT
Net proceeds from big Crown asset sales go into the Future Fund. Money can only be used to pay debt or certain cleanup costs.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE REVENUE ADMINISTRATION ACT
Sugary drinks will cost less because the sugary drink tax is removed. Stores and makers no longer collect or report this tax.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY AND COMPENSATION ACT, 2022
If you were hurt at work and still get wage-loss benefits at 65, you get a one-time payment. The amount is 5% or 10% of past benefits with interest.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
Raises fines and daily penalties, expands search, seizure and phone or electronic warrant powers, and allows limited permits; government gets up to 180 days to answer listing advice.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE WILD LIFE ACT
Hunters can be stopped for licence checks and face higher fines, jail, and licence bans for moose or caribou offences. Seized gear is returned if no charges in three months.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PENSION BENEFITS ACT, 1997
If your pension is moved to another province, the receiving plan must be fairly funded (at least 85%). A regulator must approve the transfer.
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.
Public Registry for Private Health Contracts
Requires posting of private health contracts and audits. People can see what services cost, staffing levels, and wait times.
Spending Authority for 2026–27 Budget
Gives legal permission to spend on health, schools, roads and social programs for 2026–27. It does not change taxes or create new programs.
Hold Drug Traffickers Financially Accountable
The law lets government and people sue drug traffickers to recover health and social costs. It can also cancel some public jobs, grants, and contracts for recent convictions.
Mutual Recognition for Goods and Services
Products and services approved elsewhere in Canada can be sold here without extra approvals or fees. Regulators must change rules to follow mutual recognition.
Defamation Law for the Digital Age
You must give 14 days' written notice before suing for defamation. Courts can order removal or hiding from search engines of harmful online posts.
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.
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.
Rapid Treatment Orders for High-Risk Addiction
Police or health workers can take adults with severe substance problems for quick assessment. A board or judge can order short inpatient stays or community treatment with legal review.
Interim Funding to Keep Services Running
Allows government to spend up to $2.47 billion for core services in 2026–27. It keeps hospitals, schools, housing and other services funded but does not create new programs.
2026–27 Capital Spending Authority
Adds $274 million for buildings, roads, schools and hospitals in 2026–27. You may see more local construction, though projects aren't listed.
Top-up Funding for Health and Social Services
Government can adopt official safety and technical codes published online. This may make rules update faster and affect trades, insurers, and people using those services.
Extra Capital Funding for Public Infrastructure
Families with children get a bigger monthly payment. The amount will rise each year with inflation starting in 2026.
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.
An Act to Amend the Workers' Compensation Act, No. 2
Firefighters and front-line emergency workers get an automatic presumption for some cancers, heart injuries, and PTSD so it's easier to get workers' compensation.
Transportation Corporation Act
Marine shipping services move into a government-owned corporation on Jan 1, 2028. Rates will follow a published method and government support or loans may back the company.
Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2026-2027
Adds one-time government funds for hospitals, schools, roads, and local services. Money must be spent by March 31, 2027.
Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2026-2027.
Adds $61 million so public services keep running this year. It lets key departments spend more on health, education, infrastructure, justice, Indigenous and environment services.
An Act to Amend the Local Authorities Elections Act
Local authorities can use more election rules. The minister will set school board sizes at five, six, or seven members.
Prevention of Proceedings that Hamper Expression on Matters of Public Interest Act
Lets people sued over public-issue speech ask a judge to dismiss the case early. The lawsuit pauses while the judge decides and dismissed cases can trigger higher costs.
Civil Forfeiture Act
Government can seize property likely tied to crime through court or paperwork. Owners must dispute within 60 days or may lose assets.
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.
Suing Opioid Companies for Health Costs
Governments can sue opioid makers to recover health care costs using population data. Your medical records stay private and prescriptions are not affected.
Health Transition: Interim Authority and Powers
Gives the minister short-term control over the health system during the change. Your care continues, but health information may be shared and suing over transition actions is mostly barred.
Budget Contingency Vote for Emergencies
Allows a small emergency fund in the annual budget for urgent, unforeseen public needs. Transfers need board approval and public reports.
Clean Energy Law Repealed
The law ends the Clean Energy Act and removes duties, targets, and some rules created by it. Programs tied only to the act may stop; contact the government office.
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.
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.
Assembly Control Over Debate Agenda
Allows the legislature to set and prioritize its own debate topics, even if not listed when the session began. No new services or duties for the public.