44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 27, 2023

This bill is called the Violence against Intimate Partners Act. It has been passed by the Canadian Parliament and will come into effect on April 27, 2023. The purpose of this bill is to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act to better address violence against intimate partners. Under this bill, if someone is charged with an offense against their intimate partner, a judge must consider whether it is necessary to include a condition in their release order that requires them to wear an electronic monitoring device. This is meant to enhance the safety and security of the victim and other individuals involved. Additionally, the bill establishes continuing education seminars for judges on topics related to intimate partner violence and coercive control in intimate partner and family relationships. This aims to improve judges' understanding of these issues and their ability to handle cases involving violence against intimate partners. T

Bill S-228

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 27, 2023

This bill, known as Bill S-228, aims to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 by removing certain property qualifications for Senators. Currently, Senators must have a personal net worth of at least $4,000 and meet real property requirements. This bill seeks to eliminate these requirements, making appointment to the Senate open to a wider range of individuals. The bill also specifies that these changes do not apply to Senators representing Quebec. The goal of this amendment is to ensure that Senate appointments are not limited to individuals with specific property qualifications and to align with modern democratic values.

Bill S-201

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

April 27, 2023

This bill, called S-201, proposes to change the voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years old. If passed, it would amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum to reflect this change. This means that Canadian citizens who are 16 years old or older would be qualified to vote in elections. The bill was introduced on November 24, 2021, and is currently in its first reading in the Senate of Canada. If it becomes law, it will take effect six months after receiving royal assent, unless the Chief Electoral Officer publishes a notice stating that the necessary preparations for implementation have been made.

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.

April 27, 2023

This is a summary of Bill 104, also known as the 10 Paid Sick Days for Ontario Workers Act, 2023. The bill aims to amend the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to improve personal emergency leave and establish an employer support program for such leave. The government believes that paid personal emergency leave is important for both employees and employers, as it allows employees to take time off to care for themselves or their loved ones while ensuring workplace productivity and safety. The bill outlines the definition of personal emergency leave and the individuals eligible for this leave. It also specifies the rules and entitlements for employees taking this leave, including the number of paid days allowed per calendar year and the payment they should receive during their leave. Additionally, the bill mandates the implementation of an employer support program to assist employers in providing personal emergency leave. The bill will come into effect once it receives Royal Assent.

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.

April 27, 2023

This bill, called the Ministry of Correctional Services Amendment Act (Parole), 2023, makes changes to the Ministry of Correctional Services Act in Ontario. It repeals and replaces a clause related to granting parole, allowing for the consideration of electronic monitoring for sexual and domestic offenders. The bill also adds a section specifying the conditions that can be imposed on inmates who are granted parole and subject to electronic monitoring. The Act will come into force three months after receiving Royal Assent.

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