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Bill C-334

44th Parl. 1st Sess.

May 31, 2023

Bill C-334 aims to amend the Criminal Code, the Judges Act, and the Director of Public Prosecutions Act in relation to orders prohibiting the publication of identifying information. The bill seeks to improve communications with victims before and after a court makes an order to protect their identity. It prohibits such orders from being made without the victim's consent if the victim has been consulted beforehand. The bill also establishes a procedure for revoking or varying these orders. In cases of adult victims of sexual offenses, the court may revoke or vary the order if prompted by the victim's impact statement. Additionally, the bill mandates training for federally appointed judges and prosecutors on the impact of these orders on victims of sexual offenses.

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.

May 31, 2023

This is a law called Bill 116 that was passed in 2023 in Ontario, Canada. It amends the Health Protection and Promotion Act to regulate the amount of sodium in food. The law states that no one can sell or offer for sale any food that exceeds the maximum amount of sodium set by the regulations. The regulations will determine the maximum sodium content based on global benchmarks set by the World Health Organization. The law also updates another section of the Act to include the new regulation. The law will come into effect one year after it receives Royal Assent and is titled the Health Protection and Promotion Amendment Act (Sodium Content), 2023.

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.

May 31, 2023

This is a law called Bill 118 that was passed in 2023. It proclaims June 1st of each year as Injured Workers Day in the province of Ontario. The purpose of this day is to recognize and bring awareness to workers who have been injured on the job or due to their workplace conditions. The law also emphasizes the importance of preventing workplace injuries and helping injured workers.

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.

May 31, 2023

Bill 119, also known as the Provincial Day Against Gun Violence in Ontario Act, 2023, is a law that aims to raise awareness about the issue of gun violence in Ontario. It states that the first Friday in June of each year will be proclaimed as the Provincial Day Against Gun Violence in Ontario. The law emphasizes the need for prevention, intervention, and healing to reduce and eliminate gun violence. It was enacted to address the high number of gun-related incidents and homicides in Ontario. The law came into effect on the day it received Royal Assent.

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.

May 31, 2023

This is a law called the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022. It amends various statutes related to workplace violence and harassment policies for councillors and members of local boards. The law requires codes of conduct for these members to include a requirement to comply with workplace violence and harassment policies established by the municipality or local board. If a member fails to comply with these policies, the municipality or local board can impose penalties and even vacate the member's seat. The same rules apply to members of city council and local boards in the City of Toronto. The law does not apply during regular elections. If a member's seat is vacated, they are ineligible to run for office or be appointed to the council or board until the second subsequent regular election. The law comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent and is called the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022.