Jim Bélanger

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.

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.

Creates new domestic violence crimes with higher penalties. Treats intimate partner murder as first-degree and tightens arrest, bail, and seized property rules.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Many people born abroad to Canadian parents become citizens. Future kids or adoptees abroad need a Canadian parent with about three years in Canada.

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.