Laws your government is debating. Have your say.
This proposed law wants to change the rules for how the government's Industry Department works with small businesses. The name doesn't say exactly what those changes would be. We don't know if it would offer new help, set new requirements, or change existing limits for small businesses.
This proposed law would make changes to taxes. It would let people deduct up to $10,000 for certain work-related expenses. It also changes some rules about capital gains and business transfers.
This proposed law is about spending government money. The goal is to build more houses. The money would come from the government's general fund.
There's a proposed law called the Build Canada Homes Act. It wants to build more homes across Canada. The goal is to make housing more affordable for people.
This proposed law wants to change some rules about crime and prisons. It focuses on protecting kids and dealing with violence against women. It also aims to speed up the court system.
This proposed law wants to change the rules about hate. It would make it easier to punish people who spread hate online. It also aims to protect religious and cultural places from hate-motivated crimes.
This proposed law would change some election rules. It would also rename some voting areas. The goal is to make elections better.
There's a proposed law to change how the military handles justice. It would update the rules and processes for military law. The goal is to make the system more modern.
There's a proposed law about accessing digital devices. It would let police get court orders to access phones and computers. This could help them investigate crimes more easily.
This proposed law is about an agreement with the Tlegohli Got’ine people. It would let them govern themselves in certain areas. Other existing laws might need small changes to fit this new agreement.
This proposed law would create a new federal agency called the Financial Crimes Agency. The agency would investigate serious financial crimes like money laundering and fraud. It would also help recover money obtained through these crimes.
When the government proposes a new law, the Minister of Justice would have to publicly explain how it might affect Indigenous rights. They would also need to state if the law matches the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. If Indigenous rights are impacted, the Minister must also say if they consulted with Indigenous groups and summarize those discussions, or state if no talks happened.
This proposed law would change a few existing laws. It would let Canada take stronger action against people who are corrupt or violate human rights in other countries. It also updates some rules about trade and broadcasting.
This proposed law is about how Canada uses radio waves. It wants the government to make sure everyone has fair access. It also wants to support innovation and competition in the telecom industry.
Hey, this proposed law wants to change something in the Department of Industry Act about small businesses. But the description doesn't say *what specific changes* it would make. So, I can't tell you exactly how it would affect small businesses or people right now.
This proposed law wants to make stealing items important to a culture or religion a more serious crime. If approved, someone who steals such an item could face tougher penalties than for other types of theft.
This proposed law is called the "Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act." It wants to change our drug laws and criminal code to stop the flow of illegal drugs. However, the description doesn't say exactly what new rules or penalties it would add to do this.
This proposed law wants to create a brand new set of rules specifically to fight online scams and fraud. It would also change our current criminal laws to better deal with these types of crimes. This could mean new ways for people to report fraud or tougher penalties for those who trick people online.
This proposed law would make the National Research Council publish clear summaries about new building code ideas. These summaries would explain what the changes mean and how much they might add to the cost of building a typical home. This helps everyone understand the financial impact of new housing rules.
This proposed law wants to make electronics and appliances last longer. It would create a plan for the whole country. The goal is to make these products more durable.
This proposed law wants a plan to predict floods and droughts. The goal is to help Canada get ready for these events. It would make sure the country is better prepared.
This proposed law tries to make sure Canadian laws work smoothly with Quebec's unique legal system. It also updates some laws. The goal is for both the English and French versions of laws to reflect common law and civil law.
This proposed law would let the government spend money. It gives them permission to pay for federal public services and programs. This money is for the year starting April 2026 and ending March 2027.
There's a proposed law to change the Criminal Code. It's being looked at by a committee right now. I don't have enough information to tell you what changes are being considered.
This proposed law would let the government spend money to run Canada for the year ending March 31, 2027. It gives funds to government departments so they can keep providing services and programs to people.
This proposed law wants a plan for dealing with sickle cell disease across Canada. It would create a national guide for treatment and research. The goal is to improve the lives of people with this illness.
This proposed law would create a public list of companies that had their government debt forgiven. It would change some other laws to make this happen. People could then see which companies got a break on their government loans.
This proposed law would make it faster to approve psilocybin and psilocin, found in "magic mushrooms," for medical use. It would automatically fast-track applications to use these substances as new medicines. This means these drugs could become available for medical treatments more quickly, while still being strictly controlled like other strong medicines.
This proposed law would give First Nations communities the power to make their own laws about water, drinking water, and wastewater on their lands. The main goal is to make sure everyone in these communities has reliable access to safe, clean drinking water and proper wastewater treatment.
This proposed law changes the rules for bail and sentencing. It affects adults and young people accused of crimes. It also changes the rules for members of the military.
