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Senate Bill

Bill S-261

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 05, 2023
Can’t Buy Silence Act
  • This bill, called the Can't Buy Silence Act, aims to regulate non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in the federal public sector. It requires the President of the Treasury Board to report on the use of NDAs and Parliament to review the Act every two years. The bill also amends the Financial Administration Act and the Parliament of Canada Act to restrict the use of public money for settlements that include NDAs and to prevent litigation of NDAs against complainants. Non-government entities receiving federal funds must also report on their use of NDAs. The purpose of this bill is to promote transparency and accountability in the use of NDAs in the federal public sector.
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