Recent laws and bills

First Nations Clean Water Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act

Current stage: Third reading in the House of Commons

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Bill 119, Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act, 2026

Current stage: Second Reading — Consideration of a Bill — -

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Building Canada Strong Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim protection)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to establish a national strategy to end energy poverty

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Lawful Access Act, 2026

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Bill 109, Protecting Ontario’s Food Independence Act, 2026

Current stage: Second Reading — Consideration of a Bill — -

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Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Build Canada Homes Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Arab Heritage Month Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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An Act to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of improving housing supply

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Protecting Victims Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Military Justice System Modernization Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Strong and Free Elections Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Combatting Hate Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Financial Crimes Agency Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Indigenous Rights Statement Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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National Immigration Month Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (small businesses)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Criminal Code (theft of property of cultural or religious significance)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Protection Against Online Fraud Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Housing Cost Transparency Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 4

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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An Act to amend the Criminal Code

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Appropriation Act No. 2, 2026-27

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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National Framework on Sickle Cell Disease Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (debt forgiveness registry)

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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An act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Food and Drugs Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Current stage: Royal assent

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)

Current stage: Royal assent

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Used Car Tax Cut Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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National Bird of Canada Act

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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Judicial Independence Day Act

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access)

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Safe Social Media Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Caribbean Heritage Month Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canadian Prosperity Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Christian Heritage Month Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Wartime Service Recognition Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Somali Heritage Month Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Silver Alert National Framework Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Service Dogs for Veterans Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Textile Labelling Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Mental Health Parity Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Bill 110, Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026

Current stage: Royal Assent — Royal Assent received — -

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Bill 75, Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2026

Current stage: Royal Assent — Royal Assent received — -

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Bill 134, Diverting Waste from Landfills and Reducing Greenhouse Gases Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 139, Homes You Can Afford in the Communities You Love Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act, 2026

Current stage: Royal Assent — Royal Assent received — -

Passed into law. It may not be in effect yet — check when this takes effect.

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Bill 136, Responsible Flyer Delivery Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026

Current stage: Royal Assent — Royal Assent received — -

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Bill 135, Swahili Heritage Month Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 138, Social Media Age Restriction Plan Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 137, Keeping Our Kids Safe Online Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Living Donor Recognition Medal Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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An Act to repeal the Clarity Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Bill 133, Health Care Honours, Employment, Retention, Optimization and Empowerment Strategy Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Offender Rehabilitation Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Bill 131, Menstrual Health Day Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 130, Adapting to a Hotter Ontario Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 132, Nancy Rose Act (Paediatric Hospice Palliative Care Strategy), 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 112, Lydia’s Law (Accountability and Transparency in the Handling of Sexual Assault Cases), 2026

Current stage: Second Reading — Vote — Lost on division

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Providing Alternatives to Isolation and Ensuring Oversight and Remedies in the Correctional System Act (Tona’s Law)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Connected Care for Canadians Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Bill 126, Protecting Homeowners from Title Fraud Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 113, Fair Prices and Tax-Free Groceries Act, 2026

Current stage: Second Reading — Vote — Lost on division

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Bill 129, Andre's Law (Bill of Rights for Residents of Supported Group Living Residences), 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 128, Hot Days, Cool Homes Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 127, Fair Start for Young Workers Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Georgina’s Law

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against persons who provide health services and first responders)

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Bill 123, Fighting Extreme Heat in Schools Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 122, Romanian Heritage Week Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 125, Smoke-Free Ontario Amendment Act (Vaping is not for Kids), 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 121, Save a Life Act (Naloxone Kit Registration and Public Access), 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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Bill 124, Mining Awareness Week Act, 2026

Current stage: First Reading — Vote — Carried

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National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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An Act to amend the Special Economic Measures Act (disposal of foreign state assets)

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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