Canadian Federal Bills
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.
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Cuts the lowest income tax rate and adds a GST/HST rebate for first-time new home buyers. Ends the federal fuel charge and sets privacy rules for political parties.
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
Creates a federal medal for living organ donors. Eligible citizens and permanent residents who donated in Canada can be honoured at public ceremonies; nomination rules will be set later.
An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Canada will cut many tariffs on UK goods. Some dairy, poultry, and eggs stay protected. Changes start when the trade deal takes effect.
National Framework on Sickle Cell Disease Act
Creates a national plan to improve diagnosis, care, and research for sickle cell disease. Aims for newborn screening, clear standards, and possible financial help for patients and caregivers.
Providing Alternatives to Isolation and Ensuring Oversight and Remedies in the Correctional System Act (Tona’s Law)
Isolation over 48 hours needs a judge. Prisoners get mental health checks and hospital care; Indigenous and community groups can help with release; courts can shorten sentences after unfair treatment.
Georgina’s Law
The federal minister must lead and coordinate work to prevent partner violence. They must meet with provinces, Indigenous partners, and others, and publish progress reports every two years.
Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act
Canada creates a new Indonesia Tariff and cuts many import taxes to zero over time. Safeguards can add temporary taxes if rising imports hurt Canadian producers.
Appropriation Act No. 3, 2025-26
Adds $10.85B so federal services keep running. Supports health, Indigenous programs, immigration, travel security, and defence, with no new taxes or benefit rules.
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1
Taxes change, new credits arrive, and housing efforts expand. School meals grow, open banking starts, and clean energy incentives increase.
National Strategy for Children and Youth Act
The government must draft a child and youth plan, with goals and regular reports. No new money now, but you may be asked to join consultations.
An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements)
More people can get Indian status if one parent has it. Women who lost band membership by marrying out, and their descendants, can be added back.
Arab Heritage Month Act
April will be Arab Heritage Month across Canada. It is symbolic only and creates no new programs, costs, or rules.
An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act
More products must meet efficiency and labelling rules. Expect clearer labels, fewer false claims, pilot tests for new tech, and stronger inspections with bigger fines.
National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day Act
May 17 becomes a national day for DIPG awareness. It raises attention but creates no programs or funding.
Ukrainian Heritage Month Act
September will be an official month to celebrate Ukrainian culture. No new programs, duties, or costs; events are optional.
Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System Act
The bill puts the Chignecto dikes under federal control. It allows faster emergency repairs and partnerships, but it sets no funding or timelines.
National Framework on Heart Failure Act
The Health Minister must create a national plan for heart failure care. It sets timelines, consultation, telehealth use, and data tracking, but brings no new services now.
Protecting Victims Act
Creates a new crime for controlling a partner, boosts penalties, and strengthens victim rights. Tightens sex offence rules and forces online services to report child abuse material.
National Framework for Women’s Health in Canada Act
Creates a Canada-wide plan for women's health. It boosts research, training, and access, with special focus on rural, Indigenous, racialized, and 2SLGBTQI+ women.
An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act
Police and courts can steer youths into approved addiction programs, with consent. Judges cannot jail a youth just for skipping treatment.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
People with only a mental illness would not qualify for assisted dying. Access for those with qualifying physical illnesses stays the same.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consecutive sentences for sexual offences)
People convicted of more than one sexual offence will serve sentences one after another. Judges still set each term and must keep the total fair.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code to address the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Jordan
Most cases must end in 18 or 30 months. Serious violent and sexual crimes are exempt, so those trials can take longer.
National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act
The bill creates a national plan to improve flood and drought forecasts. It requires wide consultations and reports, with no immediate changes, but better warnings and maps may follow.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code
Creates new domestic violence crimes with higher penalties. Treats intimate partner murder as first-degree and tightens arrest, bail, and seized property rules.
Military Justice System Modernization Act
Sexual offence cases involving Canadian Armed Forces members now go to civilian police and courts. Victims get more support and clearer publication ban rules; military justice roles gain fixed terms.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act
First Nations can run and license lotteries on reserves after giving notice. Provincial control ends on-reserve, and local rules apply, including online raffles for charities.
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)
The federal government could override Charter rights only after a Supreme Court ruling and a two-thirds House vote. Public reasons and more debate would be required.
Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act
In the worst cases, judges could set parole eligibility at 25 to 40 years. This applies when abduction, sexual assault, and murder all happen to the same victim.
Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act
Creates an independent watchdog to check how federal departments carry out modern treaties with Indigenous partners. Reports to Parliament may lead to changes.
An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (debt forgiveness registry)
The Treasury Board must post a public list of large corporate debts the government waives or forgives. It covers cases of $1,000,000 or more and names the company and law.
National Immigration Month Act
November would be National Immigration Month. No policy changes or required activities; communities may choose to celebrate.
An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Regulations
Electricity and gas meters must meet updated rules and regular checks. Inspectors get new powers, and fees may apply, which could change your bill if a meter is wrong.
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.
Hellenic Heritage Month Act
March would be Hellenic Heritage Month across Canada. It honors Greek Canadians and creates no new holidays, programs, or costs.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (immigration status in sentencing)
Judges could not change sentences to avoid deportation. Sentences would be based on the crime, not on immigration effects for the person or family.
Canadian Prosperity Act
The Competition Commissioner can recommend fixes to laws that block trade inside Canada. Federal bodies must reply within 120 days, and responses or no-response notices will be posted online.
National Framework on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act
The Health Minister must build a Canada-wide plan on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. It sets standards, training, research, and awareness; provinces may adopt parts later.
Can’t Buy Silence Act
Federal bodies and funded groups can use NDAs only if the person asks after legal advice. No public money to enforce NDAs. Annual totals reported.
Addressing the Continuing Victimization of Homicide Victims' Families Act
Courts and parole boards will weigh if an offender is withholding a body's location. Refusal can bring tougher sentences and later or denied parole.
National Strategy for Soil Health Act
The federal government must draft a soil health plan within two years. It will consult farmers and Indigenous partners and report progress every three years; no new rules are created.
An Act to authorize Gore Mutual Insurance Company to apply to be continued as a body corporate under the laws of the Province of Quebec
It lets Gore Mutual ask to switch from federal to Quebec insurance law. If Quebec agrees, the company will be run under Quebec rules, and old federal acts end.
An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages)
Alcohol packages will show a cancer warning, standard drinks, and a health risk limit. Changes start one year after it becomes law.
An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025)
Many people born abroad to Canadian parents become citizens. Future kids or adoptees abroad need a Canadian parent with about three years in Canada.
An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act
Companies exporting military goods need individual permits and more risk checks. No country exceptions. Annual public reports will show where and what Canada exports.
An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims)
Registered victims will get notices that show how parole and release dates were set. Release rules do not change; officials must add clear, simple explanations.
Bail and Sentencing Reform Act
The bill makes it harder to get bail for repeat violent crimes and raises some penalties. It adds stricter youth rules and tougher tools to collect federal fines.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)
If someone sterilizes you without consent, it can be charged as aggravated assault. Doctors and hospitals must document clear consent for sterilization procedures.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of terrorist activity or group)
It makes praising terrorist groups a crime, with up to five years in prison. Truthful reporting, good-faith debate, and flagging harmful content are protected.
An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)
Vitamins and herbal remedies would not face the same federal monitoring as drugs and devices. Nicotine quit aids stay under stricter rules. Some past cases are paused.
Jail Not Bail Act
Police can't release serious offenders. More accused must convince a judge for bail, non-citizens must surrender passports, and the federal government will publish a yearly report on bail.
An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits
Spouses and partners can get survivor pensions even if the relationship started after age 60 or after retirement. Retirees no longer need to cut their own pension to fund coverage.
Clean Coasts Act
The bill tightens sea dumping bans and blocks sales of boats to buyers who cannot maintain them. Sellers and owners face penalties if they allow dumping or risky transfers.
Combatting Hate Act
Police can charge hate crimes faster and seek tougher penalties. Displaying certain hate or terror symbols, or blocking access to schools, worship sites, seniors’ homes, and cemeteries, becomes a crime.
An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts
The government can order telecoms to remove risky gear and services. Operators in key sectors must run cybersecurity programs and report hacks fast to cut outages.
Vote 16 Act
Citizens aged 16 and 17 can vote in federal elections and referendums. Forms, voter lists, and party fundraiser reports will include them.
Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act (measuring the tax gap to fight international tax evasion)
The tax agency will list all tax evasion convictions each year and publish tax gap stats every three years. The Budget Officer gets the data for deeper, confidential analysis.
National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act
No new money now. The Finance Minister must design and publish a basic income plan within a year, consult provinces and Indigenous groups, and report yearly.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief — religious property)
Sets mandatory minimum penalties for vandalism at places of worship and cemeteries. Offenders must pay owners at least $1,000; repeat offenders face short jail terms.
An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (Atlantic groundfish fisheries)
Recreational groundfish seasons match across Atlantic provinces. Closures only cover spawning; two months online notice and a new catch reporting system will help planning and enforcement.
National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act
Canada would set common rules for sports betting ads. You could see fewer ads and better help for people with gambling problems.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (declaration of exception pursuant to subsection 33(1) of the Charter for mandatory minimum sentences for child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences)
Judges must give at least the set jail time for possessing or accessing child sexual abuse material. It uses the notwithstanding clause and lasts up to five years.
Judicial Independence Day Act
Canada would mark January 11 as Judicial Independence Day. It creates no holiday or closures; daily life stays the same.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders)
Courts can order traffickers and drug offenders to repay shelters, hospitals, and support groups for clear costs. Payments go to organizations, not individuals.
An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (parole review)
After parole is refused or ended, people convicted of murder cannot reapply. Their next review will happen only on the schedule set in law.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of hatred against Indigenous peoples)
Public statements that deny or distort residential schools could be crimes. Offenders face up to two years in jail; private talks are excluded, with defences for truth and good faith.
An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (accountability)
Provinces must set and publish wait-time and spending goals, then report results each year. The federal government can cut health transfers if they do not follow the rules.
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (demographic information)
Big parties must post candidate rules and diversity plans online. Elections Canada will publish anonymous reports on candidate demographics after elections.
National Strategy on Housing for Young Canadians Act
The government must draft a housing plan for people 17 to 34. It will consult provinces, cities, students, and renters and publish reports, but no new money or programs.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against persons who provide health services and first responders)
Judges must give tougher sentences for threats or assaults against health workers and first responders on duty. It does not create new crimes.
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.
National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act
No new payments now. The bill orders a national plan for basic income, with public reports and consultations, including Indigenous partners. It could guide future benefits for people over 17.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
People diagnosed with serious illness could authorize assisted dying if they later lose capacity, using a witnessed, doctor-certified declaration. All existing safeguards apply, and care stops if they resist.
Enacting Climate Commitments Act
Banks and many firms must make climate plans and yearly reports. Fossil fuel loans face higher capital rules. Crown financial bodies must act in line with net-zero goals.
Cities and Municipalities Day Act
Creates a national Cities and Municipalities Day on October 31. It is not a legal holiday; schools and businesses stay open, and any events or observances are optional.
An Act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act (non-application in Quebec)
The federal Multiculturalism Act would no longer apply in Quebec. Federal services and funding rules tied to the Act could change there; other provinces stay the same.
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)
Parents keep parental benefits and job-protected leave until the original end date, even if a child dies. No new claim is needed.
Keeping Children Safe Act
Courts must prioritize child safety and family violence in custody decisions. It limits alienation claims, bans reunification therapy, and eases moves for primary caregivers.
Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day Act
October 22 becomes a day to remember military members lost in peacetime. Only the Peace Tower flag must be at half-mast; no holiday or closures.
An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament)
Before ratifying treaties, the government must share plain-language summaries and wait 21 sitting days. You can see treaties and changes online within 7 days; major deals get committee review.
Gatineau Park Act
It locks Gatineau Park's borders and puts nature first. Expect some permits or fees, stronger enforcement, and a bigger role for the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation.
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
The second week of May would be Jury Duty Appreciation Week across Canada. It is symbolic only; no changes to jury pay, leave, or court rules.
An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff (forced labour and child labour)
Border officers will hold risky imports until companies prove they are not made with forced or child labour. Some products may be delayed in stores.
Flight Attendants’ Remuneration Act
Flight attendants must be paid for boarding, safety checks, delays at work, and training at their regular wage. Airlines must count these hours toward daily and weekly limits and overtime.
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (combined weeks of benefits rule and certain benefits)
Parents can use all their EI weeks and extend their benefit period. Caregivers of critically ill adults get up to 26 weeks.
Time Change Act
Ottawa will host a Canada-wide meeting on time change. A public report will follow within six months; no clock rules change.
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code
The Labour Minister would lose powers to steer labour board action during disputes. Federally regulated sectors would rely on regular processes for mediation and rulings.
An Act to amend the Criminal Records Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation
Most criminal records expire automatically 2–5 years after a sentence ends; youth records expire when the sentence ends. No fees apply, and employers can't ask about expired convictions.
An Act to amend the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and to establish a framework for implementing the rights of victims of crime
Victims get case updates automatically and access to support. The plan adds training, awareness, and help to enforce restitution orders.
National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act
The bill locks Canada's anti-trafficking plan into law. It requires updates, reviews, yearly reports, training, and a public website to help survivors and inform the public.
An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (maximum security offenders)
Dangerous offenders and multiple murderers must stay in maximum-security prisons. They cannot get unescorted passes; parole rules stay the same.
National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act
The Industry Minister must design a plan for unit pricing and price change info. No immediate changes, but shoppers may later see clearer shelf labels and public reports.
Offender Rehabilitation Act
Judges can add rehab steps to prison time, tied to correctional plans and parole reviews. Large-scale fentanyl trafficking counts as an aggravating factor, leading to harsher sentences.
National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act
The federal government must create a plan for ADHD care and school support within two years. It sets training goals and access steps, but gives no funding or guaranteed services.
Strong Borders Act
Police get faster digital data access and stronger anti‑money‑laundering powers. Most cash payments over $10,000 are banned, mail checks expand, and refugee claim rules tighten.
An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)
Stops the foreign affairs minister from expanding import quotas or cutting high tariffs on dairy, poultry, and eggs in future trade deals. No change to current prices or rules.
One Canadian Economy Act
Provincial rules and licences count for federal ones. Big projects can get one federal permit faster, with conditions, safety checks, and Indigenous consultation.
Appropriation Act No. 1, 2025-26
Lets the federal government spend up to $149.8 billion to run services through March 2026. Some student debts are erased, and border and tax funds last two years.
Appropriation Act No. 2, 2025-26
This bill lets Ottawa spend $8.58B on defence and cybersecurity this year. It keeps military and cyber operations running; no change to taxes.
National Thanadelthur Day Act
Canada would mark February 5 to honor Thanadelthur, a Denesuline peacemaker. It is not a legal holiday; work, school, and courts stay open.
An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act
Federal prosecutors will handle minor offences under First Nation laws unless the community uses its own or provincial prosecutors. This gives a clear default and may improve enforcement.
National Bird of Canada Act
Canada would declare the Canada jay as the national bird. No new programs, rules, or costs; daily life stays the same.
Post-Secondary Education Financial Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act
The federal government would pay tuition for students with disabilities who qualify for the disability tax credit. Money goes to schools as a tax-free grant for tuition only.
Promotion of Safety in the Digital Age Act
Platforms must set strong safety defaults for kids and offer parental controls. Creating fake sexual images and online harassment become crimes; internet providers must report child abuse material.
An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act (national strategy respecting pollution caused by shipping container spills)
The minister must create a national plan on container spill pollution within one year, with Indigenous input. It requires a study and yearly public updates; no new rules yet.
National Renewable Energy Stategy Act
The minister must plan for all electricity to be renewable by 2030. New start-up incentives could help homes and businesses add solar, wind, tidal, or biomass systems.
An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (cessation of refugee protection)
Permanent residents would not lose status if their refugee protection ends. Travel or using a home-country passport would no longer, by itself, trigger deportation.
Department of Citizenship and Immigration Ombud Act
Creates an independent watchdog for immigration and citizenship. People can file complaints about unfair or biased treatment, and the Minister must answer its recommendations.
An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
RCMP officers would clearly enforce First Nation laws and carry out related warrants. It would start once the bill becomes law and only changes RCMP duties.
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Plan (deeming provision)
Provincial approvals will usually count for federal disability supports. Many people will get the tax credit and Canada Pension Plan disability with fewer duplicate forms, starting in 2026.
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office)
No change to services or taxes. Federal members can choose an Oath of Office, the Oath of Allegiance, or both when sworn in.
Albanian Heritage Month Act
November will be Albanian Heritage Month across Canada. It is symbolic only and creates no programs, funding, or duties.
An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan
A province cannot replace CPP with its own plan unless two thirds of CPP provinces, representing two thirds of their population, agree. Your CPP contribution and benefits stay the same.
An Act to amend the National Housing Strategy Act
The bill stops quick clearings of homeless camps on federal land. It requires meaningful talks, options for residents, and Indigenous involvement, with better data and reporting.
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit)
Volunteer firefighters and search and rescue workers can claim a bigger tax credit starting in 2026. On-call time counts, and small pay won't block eligibility; credit remains non-refundable.
Ukrainian Heritage Month Act
September would be recognized as Ukrainian Heritage Month across Canada. It creates no new programs or costs and does not change services or laws.
Alcoholic Beverage Promotion Prohibition Act
Alcohol ads, endorsements, and sponsorships would mostly end. Only limited adult-only and point-of-sale info stays. Inspectors could enforce rules; violations bring heavy fines and possible jail.
An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services)
Public plans must cover mental health and addiction care, including in community settings. Provinces decide details and timing; no new federal funding.
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (independence of the judiciary)
Judges may give lower sentences and use treatment programs. Juries can recommend parole timing in murder cases.
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.
National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act
The federal government must create a national plan for brain injury prevention, care, and rehab. It will set guidelines, improve data, and link supports in schools, sports, and workplaces.
National Livestock Brand of Canada Act
The bill makes a livestock brand a national symbol. It changes no branding rules and creates no new programs, fees, or rights.