SoVote
- New
- Search
- Home
- Citizenry
- Legislature
- About Us
- Our Values
- Contact Us
- Get the App
- Day Theme
Ontario Bill 205
- First Reading Ordered for Second Reading
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
The Bill enacts several measures related to the public awareness of extreme heat.
The Bill proclaims the first week in June in each year as Extreme Heat Awareness Week. It also requires the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to publish information on a Government website about extreme heat issues.
Finally, the Bill requires information on extreme heat issues to be sent to taxpayers along with their municipal tax bill. The Minister is required to mail that information to households in territories without municipal organization.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Ontario Bill 185
- Third Reading Debated
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
This reprint of the Bill is marked to indicate the changes that were made in Committee.
The changes are indicated by underlines for new text and a
strikethroughfor deleted text.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill C-64
- House of Commons bill awaiting first reading in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act respecting pharmacare”.
This enactment sets out the principles that the Minister of Health is to consider when working towards the implementation of national universal pharmacare and provides the Minister with the power to make payments, in certain circumstances, in relation to the coverage of certain prescription drugs and related products. It also sets out certain powers and obligations of the Minister — including in relation to the preparation of a list to inform the development of a national formulary and in relation to the development of a national bulk purchasing strategy — and requires the Minister to publish a pan-Canadian strategy regarding the appropriate use of prescription drugs and related products. Finally, it provides for the establishment of a committee of experts to make certain recommendations.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (180)
- Nay (152)
Bill C-293
- At third reading in the House of Commons
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- Bill C-293, known as the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act, aims to prevent and prepare for future pandemics in Canada. It requires the Minister of Health to establish an advisory committee to review the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and make recommendations for future preparedness efforts. The Minister of Health must also create a pandemic prevention and preparedness plan in collaboration with other ministers, which includes strategies for preventing disease outbreaks, collaboration with provincial governments and Indigenous communities, and training programs. The bill also amends the Department of Health Act to appoint a national pandemic prevention and preparedness coordinator. The plan and updates must be tabled in Parliament and published on the Department of Health website.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (176)
- Nay (142)
Bill C-65
- At second reading in the House of Commons
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to, among other things,
(a) provide for two additional days of advance polling;
(b) authorize returning officers to constitute polling divisions that consist of a single institution, or part of an institution, where seniors or persons with a disability reside and provide for the procedures for voting at polling stations in those polling divisions;
(c) update the process for voting by special ballot;
(d) provide for the establishment of offices for voting by special ballot at post-secondary educational institutions;
(e) provide for new requirements relating to political parties’ policies for the protection of personal information;
(f) establish new prohibitions and modify existing prohibitions, including in relation to foreign influence in the electoral process, the provision of false or misleading information respecting elections and the acceptance or use of certain contributions; and
(g) expand the scope of certain provisions relating to the administration and enforcement of that Act, including by granting the Commissioner of Canada Elections certain powers in respect of any conspiracy or attempt to commit, or being an accessory after the fact or counselling in relation to, a contravention of that Act.
The enactment also provides that the Chief Electoral Officer must make a report on the measures that need to be taken to implement a three-day polling period, a report on the measures that need to be taken to enable electors to vote at any place in their polling station, a report on the feasibility of enabling electors to vote at any polling station in their electoral district and a report proposing a process for the determination of whether a political party has as one of its fundamental purposes the promotion of hatred against an identifiable group of persons.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill C-317
- At third reading in the House of Commons
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- Bill C-317, titled the National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act, aims to develop a national strategy in Canada for providing key stakeholders, such as governments, Indigenous communities, universities, and industry, with the necessary information to accurately forecast floods and droughts. The strategy will assess the need for national coordination, new investments, and the application of novel technologies in forecasting. It will also evaluate the need for modeling that identifies properties and infrastructure at risk from floods, establish a national cooperative flood and drought forecasting system, and propose the creation of a national hydrological forecasting service. Reports on the strategy's progress and effectiveness will be prepared and tabled in Parliament. The bill acknowledges the increasing damages caused by floods and droughts in Canada and aims to address this issue by enhancing forecasting capabilities.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (325)
- Nay
Bill S-263
- At second reading in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- 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.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill S-260
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- Bill S-260 designates May 17th of every year as "National Diffuse Midline Glioma Awareness Day" in Canada. Diffuse midline glioma is a type of aggressive brain tumor that affects children and has no cure. The goal of this bill is to increase public awareness of the disease and encourage investment in research to improve prognosis and treatment. May 17th is already recognized as a diffuse midline glioma awareness day in other countries. This bill aims to honor those who have died from the disease and bring attention to the need for continued research and support.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill S-259
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- This bill, known as the Hellenic Heritage Month Act, designates the month of March as Hellenic Heritage Month in Canada. It recognizes the contributions of Greek Canadians to various aspects of Canadian society and highlights the cultural and historical significance of the Greek community. The month of March holds particular importance as it marks Greece's war of independence from the Ottoman Empire. The bill aims to encourage Greek Canadians to showcase their culture and traditions and share them with fellow Canadians.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill S-17
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Government Page
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill C-59
- At second reading in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- This bill, called the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023, implements certain provisions of the fall economic statement and budget tabled in Parliament in 2023. It includes amendments to the Income Tax Act and other legislation, such as limiting the deductibility of net interest and financing expenses, implementing hybrid mismatch rules, allowing certain expenditures in the exploration and development of lithium to qualify as Canadian exploration expenses, and introducing various tax credits and exemptions. It also includes amendments related to digital services tax, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax measures, excise tax measures, and other measures related to competition, bankruptcy and insolvency, money laundering, and more.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (183)
- Nay (151)
Bill C-58
- At second reading in the Senate
- Government Page
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (330)
- Nay
Bill S-279
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- This bill, called the Registered Charity Board Diversity Data Collection Act, aims to amend the Income Tax Act in Canada. It requires registered charities to provide certain demographic data about their officers to the Minister of National Revenue. This information will be compiled for reporting purposes. The bill also specifies that the Minister can only use this information for preparing reports or procedures related to deregistration of a charity. The Minister is required to prepare and complete a report providing data on directors, trustees, officers, or like officials of registered charities and whether they are members of designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act. The report must be tabled in Parliament and published online. The provisions of this bill apply to taxation years that begin on or after the first March 31 after the bill receives royal assent. The bill will come into force on the second March 31 after it receives royal assent.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill S-268
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- This bill amends the Criminal Code and Indian Act to allow First Nations to regulate and manage lottery schemes on their reserves. It grants the council of the band authority to make by-laws for regulating lottery schemes, and requires the governing body of a First Nation to provide notice to the government of Canada and the province of any intent to exercise that authority. The amendments also provide for certain organizations and individuals to conduct and manage lottery schemes with licences from the First Nation. The bill recognizes the Inherent and Treaty rights of Indigenous peoples, and aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill C-49
- At second reading in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- Bill C-49 is an Act that amends the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act. It changes the titles of these acts to include offshore renewable energy management and establishes the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator and the Canada–Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator as the regulating bodies for offshore renewable energy projects. The bill also establishes a land tenure regime for issuing licenses for offshore renewable energy projects and expands the application of safety and environmental protection regulations to include these projects. It allows for negotiations and compensation related to interests in abandoned facilities and establishes a regulatory and liability regime for these facilities. The bill also addresses other areas such as access to offshore infrastructure, hydrocarbon management in tra
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (184)
- Nay (152)
Bill S-262
- Bill not proceeded with
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- Bill S-262, also known as the Oath of Citizenship Amendment Act, proposes changes to the Citizenship Act of Canada. Currently, individuals taking the oath of citizenship only have one option for the wording of the oath. This bill aims to provide two options for the oath, giving individuals the choice to swear allegiance to either the monarch (King Charles III) or to Canada directly. Both options include a commitment to uphold the laws of Canada and recognize the rights of Indigenous peoples. The bill will come into effect the day after it receives royal assent.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay
Bill C-321
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- This bill is proposing a change to the Criminal Code that would make it an aggravating circumstance if a health care professional or first responder is the victim of an assault. This means that if someone is convicted of assaulting a health care professional or first responder, the fact that the victim is in that profession would be taken into account during sentencing. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protection for those who care for and protect others, and to send a message that violence against them will not be tolerated.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (332)
- Nay
Bill C-320
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- Bill C-320 is an amendment to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act in Canada. It requires that information provided to victims of an offense includes an explanation of how eligibility and review dates were determined for temporary absences, releases, or parole. This ensures that victims have a clearer understanding of when offenders may be eligible for certain privileges or release. The bill aims to improve transparency and communication between the justice system and victims of crime.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (333)
- Nay
Bill C-252
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- This bill aims to prevent food and beverage marketing directed at children under 13 years old by amending the Food and Drugs Act. The bill was introduced due to increasing rates of childhood obesity in Canada and the negative impact of marketing contributing to excess sugar, saturated fats, or sodium in children's diets. The bill also includes provisions for reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of the act and considering children aged 13-16 in advertising regulations. The act comes into force one year after receiving royal assent.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea (222)
- Nay (120)
Bill S-226
- Bill not proceeded with
- Read Bill |
- Government Page
- This bill, titled "An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Parliament of Canada Act (Speaker of the Senate)," aims to make changes to the way the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Senate are elected and participate in votes. The bill proposes amending the Constitution Act, 1867 to require the Senate to elect these positions through a secret ballot, both after a General Election and in the case of a vacancy. It also suggests changes to the Parliament of Canada Act to outline the procedures for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker leaving the chair during Senate sittings, as well as clarifying the powers and duties of senators acting as Speaker in their absence. Additionally, the bill proposes adjusting the salary of the Deputy Speaker. If passed, this bill will come into effect upon the dissolution of the 44th Parliament.
- H1
- H2
- H3
- S1
- S2
- S3
- RA
- Yea
- Nay