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Bill C-323

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 27, 2023
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services)
  • Bill C-323 is an amendment to the Excise Tax Act in Canada. It aims to exempt psychotherapy and mental health counseling services from the goods and services tax (GST). The bill recognizes that many Canadians have unmet mental health needs and that publicly funded services are often not easily accessible when needed. Canadians often have to pay for these services privately, but many do not have private coverage. The bill seeks to make mental health services more affordable and accessible by removing the GST on these services. The bill will come into effect six months after it receives royal assent.
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Ontario Bill 133

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
September 27, 2023
Kids' Online Safety and Privacy Month Act, 2023
  • This bill is about declaring the month of September as Kids' Online Safety and Privacy Month in Ontario. It recognizes the importance of protecting children from the risks they may encounter on the internet, such as cyberbullying and exploitation. The bill emphasizes the need for education and awareness among parents, educators, and the wider community. By proclaiming this month, the aim is to prioritize online safety and privacy for children and ensure they can navigate the digital world confidently and safely.
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Ontario Bill 54

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
September 27, 2023
WSIB Coverage for Workers in Residential Care Facilities and Group Homes Act, 2022
  • This is a bill called Bill 54 2022 that aims to amend the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The bill adds a new subsection to Section 2 of the Act, which states that employers in residential care facilities and group homes will be considered Schedule 1 employers under this Act. The bill will come into effect six months after it receives Royal Assent and is titled the WSIB Coverage for Workers in Residential Care Facilities and Group Homes Act, 2022.
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Ontario Bill 132

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
September 27, 2023
Supporting Economic Recovery and Renewal in the Niagara Region Act, 2023
  • This is a law called Bill 132 that was passed in 2023. It amends the Liquor Tax Act to exempt certain wines from the basic tax on wine. The exemption applies to wine purchased from a winery retail store located at a winery, but only if the wine is either Vintners Quality Alliance wine or wine produced entirely from grapes grown in Ontario. The law comes into effect on the day it receives Royal Assent and is titled the Supporting Economic Recovery and Renewal in the Niagara Region Act, 2023.
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