Recent laws and bills

Federal and Ontario bills, updated automatically from Parliament and the Legislative Assembly.

Recently became law

Canada · C-27Royal assent: October 8, 2026

Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine Act

Current stage: Royal assent

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

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Canada · C-37Proposed — not yet law

First Nations Clean Water Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-219Proposed — not yet law

Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act

Current stage: Third reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-39Proposed — not yet law

Building Canada Strong Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-292Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim protection)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-7Proposed — not yet law

Cutting Red Tape for All Canadians Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-10Proposed — not yet law

Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-40Proposed — not yet law

Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-251Proposed — not yet law

An Act to establish a national strategy to end energy poverty

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-22Proposed — not yet law

Lawful Access Act, 2026

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-266Proposed — not yet law

National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-38Proposed — not yet law

Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-226Proposed — not yet law

Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-30Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · C-25Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · C-26Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · C-11Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · C-9Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · C-20Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · S-227Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · C-16Royal assent: June 18, 2026

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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Canada · C-29Proposed — not yet law

Financial Crimes Agency Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-250Proposed — not yet law

Indigenous Rights Statement Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-268Proposed — not yet law

Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-215Proposed — not yet law

National Immigration Month Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-291Proposed — not yet law

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

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-290Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · C-289Proposed — not yet law

Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-288Proposed — not yet law

Protection Against Online Fraud Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-287Proposed — not yet law

Housing Cost Transparency Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-267Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · S-6Proposed — not yet law

Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 4

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-32Royal assent: June 17, 2026

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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Canada · C-225Royal assent: June 17, 2026

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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Canada · C-33Royal assent: June 17, 2026

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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Canada · S-201Proposed — not yet law

National Framework on Sickle Cell Disease Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-230Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · C-286Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · C-36Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · C-8Royal assent: June 15, 2026

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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Canada · S-228Royal assent: June 15, 2026

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)

Current stage: Royal assent

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

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Canada · C-14Royal assent: June 15, 2026

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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Canada · C-285Proposed — not yet law

Used Car Tax Cut Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-35Proposed — not yet law

Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-224Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-223Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-221Proposed — not yet law

National Bird of Canada Act

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-219Proposed — not yet law

Judicial Independence Day Act

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-265Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · C-34Proposed — not yet law

Safe Social Media Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-248Proposed — not yet law

Caribbean Heritage Month Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-239Proposed — not yet law

Canadian Prosperity Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-249Proposed — not yet law

Christian Heritage Month Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-246Proposed — not yet law

Wartime Service Recognition Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-284Proposed — not yet law

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

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-283Proposed — not yet law

Somali Heritage Month Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-263Proposed — not yet law

Silver Alert National Framework Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-4Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-282Proposed — not yet law

Service Dogs for Veterans Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-281Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · C-280Proposed — not yet law

Mental Health Parity Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-31Proposed — not yet law

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-234Proposed — not yet law

Living Donor Recognition Medal Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-244Proposed — not yet law

National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-279Proposed — not yet law

An Act to repeal the Clarity Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-278Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-240Proposed — not yet law

Offender Rehabilitation Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-205Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · S-5Proposed — not yet law

Connected Care for Canadians Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-242Proposed — not yet law

Georgina’s Law

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-233Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · S-235Proposed — not yet law

National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · S-214Proposed — not yet law

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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Canada · C-277Proposed — not yet law

Regulating the Online Use of Deepfakes Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-13Royal assent: May 6, 2026

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

Current stage: Royal assent

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

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Canada · C-18Royal assent: May 6, 2026

Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act

Current stage: Royal assent

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

Plain-language summary coming soon. Read the official page for now.

Canada · S-247Proposed — not yet law

National Framework on Food Allergy Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-276Proposed — not yet law

Framework on the Access to and Use of Cash Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-209Proposed — not yet law

Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-275Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual assault material)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-230Proposed — not yet law

National Strategy for Soil Health Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-226Proposed — not yet law

National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-238Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders)

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-211Proposed — not yet law

National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-225Proposed — not yet law

National Thanadelthur Day Act

Current stage: Third reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-28Proposed — not yet law

Canadian Space Launch Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-274Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-231Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-229Proposed — not yet law

Gatineau Park Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-273Proposed — not yet law

Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-12Royal assent: March 26, 2026

Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act

Current stage: Royal assent

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

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Canada · C-236Proposed — not yet law

Addressing the Continuing Victimization of Homicide Victims' Families Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-243Proposed — not yet law

National Framework for Women’s Health in Canada Act

Current stage: Second reading in the Senate

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Canada · C-23Royal assent: March 26, 2026

Appropriation Act No. 4, 2025-26

Current stage: Royal assent

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

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Canada · C-24Royal assent: March 26, 2026

Appropriation Act No. 1, 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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Canada · C-15Royal assent: March 26, 2026

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1

Current stage: Royal assent

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

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Canada · S-217Proposed — not yet law

Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act (measuring the tax gap to fight international tax evasion)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-272Proposed — not yet law

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (supervised drug consumption sites)

Current stage: First reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · C-235Proposed — not yet law

Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act

Current stage: Second reading in the House of Commons

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Canada · S-245Proposed — not yet law

National Blanket Ceremony Day Act

Current stage: First reading in the Senate

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