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Bill S-253

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2023
National Framework on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act
  • Bill S-253, the National Framework on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act, aims to provide support for individuals in Canada with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and their families and caregivers. FASD is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body, leading to various challenges in daily life. This bill requires the Minister of Health to develop a national framework that includes measures to address the training, education, and guidance needs of healthcare professionals regarding the prevention and diagnosis of FASD, as well as support measures for those impacted by it. The framework will also promote research, intergovernmental information-sharing, and national standards for prevention, diagnosis, and support for FASD. It will include strategies to increase awareness of alcohol consumption risks during pregnancy and the consequences of FASD. The Minister will consult with relevant ministers, provincial and territorial
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Bill S-227

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2023
Food Day in Canada Act
  • This bill establishes a national holiday called "Food Day in Canada" which will be celebrated on the Saturday before the first Monday in August each year. The purpose of this holiday is to strengthen connections between farms and tables of Canadian cuisine, support local farmers, and celebrate local food as an important part of Canadian culture.
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Bill S-263

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2023
National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act
  • Bill S-263, the "National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act," aims to address the issue of human trafficking in Canada. The bill requires the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to maintain and update the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, which includes measures such as empowering survivors, increasing prevention efforts, protecting vulnerable groups, and enhancing the criminal justice system's capacity to identify and prosecute human trafficking cases. The bill also establishes a review and reporting process to ensure the effectiveness of the National Strategy.
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Ontario Bill 106

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
May 09, 2023
Better Enforcement of the Tobacco Tax Act, 2023
  • Bill 106, also known as the Better Enforcement of the Tobacco Tax Act, 2023, is a law in Ontario, Canada. It amends the Tobacco Tax Act to give police officers the authority to take certain enforcement actions related to tobacco. The bill states that any person authorized by the Minister or a police officer can undertake these actions. It also deems all police officers to be authorized by the Minister to carry out inspections and other actions under the Act. The law will come into effect six months after it receives Royal Assent.
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