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Bill S-266

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Strengthening Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Act (Noah’s Law)
  • Bill S-266 aims to strengthen reporting requirements for sex offenders in Canada. The bill amends the Criminal Code and the Sex Offender Information Registration Act to allow courts to extend the period during which certain sex offenders must comply with reporting obligations, increase reporting frequency, and require offenders to report to a registration centre before moving to a new address. Sex offenders must complete a sexual behaviour treatment program before applying for termination of the order. Failure to comply with residency reporting requirements will be an offence punishable by law. The bill seeks to protect the public and prevent and investigate crimes of a sexual nature in Canada.
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Ontario Bill 122

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023
  • Bill 122, also known as the Ontario Consumer Watchdog Act, 2023, is a law that aims to establish a consumer watchdog organization in Ontario. The purpose of this organization is to protect consumers from unfair treatment by businesses and other entities. It will investigate potential predatory and illegal behaviors, handle consumer complaints, impose penalties on bad actors, and provide information on consumer protection. The plan for establishing this organization will be developed by the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery in consultation with stakeholders and the public. The progress of establishing the organization will be reported to the Legislative Assembly. Once the bill receives Royal Assent, it will become law.
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Ontario Bill 124

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Stopping the Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements Act, 2023
  • This is a law called Bill 124, which was enacted in 2023 in the province of Ontario. It regulates the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. The law states that no one responsible for these actions or accused of them can enter into a non-disclosure agreement that hides the details of a complaint. However, there is an exception if the person who experienced the discrimination or assault wishes to enter into such an agreement. In that case, certain requirements must be met, such as the person receiving independent legal advice and the agreement not adversely affecting the health and safety of others or the public interest. The law also specifies that the agreement cannot apply to certain situations, such as disclosures required by other laws or communications with certain professionals. It is also prohibited for the responsible party to enter into a separate non-disclosure agreement with the person accused of the discrimination or assault to prevent an investigation. Non-compliance with the law renders the non-disclosure agreement invalid. The law also includes provisions regarding non-disparagement agreements and the non-disclosure of settlement amounts. Existing agreements are subject to certain modifications. Violation of the law is considered an offense, with fines imposed on individuals and corporations. The Lieutenant Governor in Council has the authority to make regulations related to the law. The law came into effect on the day it received Royal Assent and is known as the Stopping the Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements Act, 2023.
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Ontario Bill 126

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Ban iGaming Advertising Act, 2023
  • This is a law called the Ban iGaming Advertising Act, 2023. It prohibits the promotion of online gambling sites through advertising. Anyone who promotes these sites through advertising can be fined between $25,000 and $1,000,000. The law does not apply to certain situations, such as the distribution of imported publications or the use of online gambling in artistic works without receiving payment. The law will come into effect 30 days after it receives Royal Assent.
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Bill C-338

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
National Indigenous Teachers Day Act
  • Bill C-338, also known as the National Indigenous Teachers Day Act, designates the 22nd day of February in each year as "National Indigenous Teachers Day." This bill recognizes the significant contributions of Indigenous educators, teachers, and elders to education in Canada. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating Indigenous perspectives in education as a step towards reconciliation. The bill also pays tribute to Cecil King, a respected Indigenous educator, by choosing his birthday, February 22nd, as the designated day.
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Bill C-337

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
Textile Waste Reduction Strategy Act
  • Bill C-337, also known as the Textile Waste Reduction Strategy Act, aims to develop a national strategy to reduce textile waste in Canada. Canadians currently send around 500 million kilograms of textile waste to landfills each year, even though more than half of this waste could be reused and almost a quarter could be recycled. The clothing and textile industry is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption, and microplastic pollution. This bill seeks to address these environmental issues by implementing measures such as facilitating textile recycling, extending the lifespan of textiles, educating consumers about waste prevention, holding polluters accountable for textile waste, and exploring financial incentives for sustainable supply chain practices. Other provisions include removing sales tax on repair services, imposing labelling requirements for recycled content and chemicals used in manufa
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