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Bill C-289

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2023
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity verification)
  • Bill C-289 is a proposed law that would change the Criminal Code to make it illegal for someone to purposely give false or misleading information when verifying the identity of a person or organization under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. This includes making false statements or omitting important information. If someone is found guilty of this offense, they could face fines up to $1,000,000, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both, if tried as an indictable offense. Alternatively, if tried as a summary conviction, they could face fines up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to two years less a day, or both.
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Bill C-283

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2023
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (addiction treatment in penitentiaries)
  • Bill C-283 is a proposed law that aims to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act in Canada. The purpose of the bill is to provide addiction treatment in penitentiaries. If a person who is sentenced to imprisonment in a penitentiary requests it and meets certain conditions, a court may recommend that they serve their sentence, or part of it, in a designated addiction treatment facility within the penitentiary. The bill also requires the Correctional Service of Canada to ensure that a person who receives this recommendation is placed in a designated facility as soon as possible. The goal of this bill is to provide necessary treatment and support for individuals struggling with addiction while they are in prison.
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Ontario Bill 46

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2023
Less Red Tape, Stronger Ontario Act, 2023
  • This document is a summary of a bill called Bill 46. The bill consists of various amendments to existing laws in Ontario. The first schedule of the bill introduces a new section to the Animal Health Act, 2009, allowing the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to issue temporary response orders to address specific hazards related to animal or human health. The order can only apply in specific areas of Ontario and is effective for up to 72 hours, with a possible extension of another 72 hours if recommended by the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario. The second schedule amends the Courts of Justice Act to allow former provincial judges to serve as part-time judges for up to 75% of full-time service in a calendar year. It also repeals a section related to the continuation in office of provincial judges assigned to the Provincial Court (Civil Division) before September 1, 1990. The third schedule amends the Juries Act to provide an alternative electronic procedure for mailing jury questionnaires. Recipients of the electronic questionnaire can request a non-electronic version, and accommodations for accessibility reasons can be requested. The fourth schedule amends the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Act to specify that section 3 of the Innkeepers Act does not apply to cattle enrolled in the Ontario Feeder Cattle Loan Guarantee Program. The fifth schedule repeals a subsection of the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act that prohibits the injection of carbon dioxide for carbon sequestration purposes. The sixth schedule expands existing exemption language in the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 to include any exemption authorized under the Act. The seventh schedule enacts the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Corporation Act, 2023, which continues the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It provides regulations for the governance of the Society and various transitional matters. The eighth schedule amends the Provincial Offences Act to allow defendants who were convicted without a hearing to apply to have the conviction struck out if they were unable to attend a meeting, appear for a hearing, or did not receive a notice or document related to the offense. The ninth schedule amends the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 by removing the reference to drugless practitioners in the definition of "health care practitioner" and providing rules for determining the average earnings of apprentices. Overall, Bill 46 introduces amendments to various laws in Ontario related to animal health, courts, juries, agriculture, energy, animal
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Ontario Bill 70

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2023
Seniors Month Act, 2023
  • This bill, called the Seniors Month Act, 2023, proclaims the month of June as Seniors Month in the Province of Ontario. It aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of seniors in our communities. Seniors Month will focus on the health and well-being of older adults, promote social connections, and encourage age-friendly communities. The Act will come into effect once it receives Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 77

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2023
Supply Act, 2023
  • This is a bill called the Supply Act, 2023. It authorizes the expenditure of certain amounts of money for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2023. The bill includes provisions for expenses of the public service, investments of the public service, and expenses of the Legislative Offices. It also explains how expenditures can be incurred or recognized by the Crown through different ministries. The bill will be repealed on April 1, 2024. It also repeals previous acts related to interim appropriations. The bill came into force on April 1, 2022.
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