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Bill C-214

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 14, 2021
An Act to amend the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (lakes and rivers in British Columbia)
  • Bill C-214 is an amendment to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act that adds certain lakes and rivers in British Columbia to the list of navigable waters in the Act. It includes specific coordinates and descriptions of the lakes and rivers that are being added. This amendment aims to ensure that these bodies of water are protected and regulated under the Act.
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Bill C-213

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 14, 2021
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (criminal interest rate)
  • This bill, also known as Bill C-213, aims to make changes to the Criminal Code related to interest rates. It lowers the threshold at which an interest rate becomes a criminal rate and includes charges paid for insurance coverage in the calculation of the interest rate. Additionally, it repeals a section that pertains to payday loan agreements. The purpose of this bill is to provide more regulation and protection for individuals when it comes to borrowing and lending money.
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Bill C-212

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 14, 2021
School Food Program for Children Act
  • Bill C-212, the School Food Program for Children Act, aims to develop a national school food program in Canada. The goal is to ensure that all children have access to healthy food, especially in a school setting. This bill recognizes that many Canadians, including children, struggle with food insecurity. It also acknowledges the importance of nutrition for the health and development of children. Currently, Canada does not have a national school food program, making it one of the few countries in the OECD without one. The bill acknowledges that education and health are provincial matters, so developing a national program will require collaboration with all provinces. The Minister of Health, in consultation with representatives from provincial governments, will develop the program, which will include criteria for determining healthy foods, an assessment of funding options, and a focus on evidence-based healthy food education. The bill als
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Bill C-211

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 13, 2021
An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (bereavement leave)
  • Bill C-211 is a proposed amendment to the Canada Labour Code that would change the rules around bereavement leave. Currently, employees are entitled to a leave of absence from work for up to 10 days in the event of the death of an immediate family member. This bill would extend this leave to include the death of a child under the age of 18 or a child for whom the employee can claim a caregiver credit under the Income Tax Act. Additionally, the bill would provide for a leave of absence in the event of the loss of an unborn child, including a stillbirth or miscarriage. The length of this leave would be up to eight weeks for a stillbirth or the death of a child, and three days for a miscarriage. The bill includes definitions for terms such as child, miscarriage, and stillbirth. This amendment aims to provide additional support and time off for employees who experience the death of a child or the loss of an unborn child.
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Bill C-7

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 10, 2021
An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts
  • Bill C-7 is an amendment to the Parliament of Canada Act that makes changes to the allowances and appointments in the Senate. The bill includes provisions to change the annual allowances for senators in certain positions, such as the Leader of the Government in the Senate and the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. It also requires consultation with party leaders on the appointment of certain officers and agents of Parliament. Additionally, it allows party leaders in the Senate to change the membership of the Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administration.
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Bill C-209

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 09, 2021
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act
  • This bill, called C-209, aims to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and make consequential amendments to another Act. The main purpose of the bill is to eliminate minimum penalties for certain offences. It includes changes to various sections of the Criminal Code, specifying the punishment for different offences. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in sentencing and remove mandatory minimum penalties for certain crimes. Overall, the bill seeks to reform the criminal justice system by giving judges more discretion in sentencing.
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Bill C-208

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 09, 2021
Early Learning and Child Care Act
  • Bill C-208, also known as the Early Learning and Child Care Act, establishes criteria for early learning and child care programs that must be met before the Government of Canada can provide transfer payments to a province to support those programs. The bill also creates an advisory council to advise the Minister of Employment and Social Development on matters related to early learning and child care. The purpose of the bill is to promote early childhood development and support parents in employment or training by providing accessible, universal, and high-quality early learning and child care services. The bill outlines criteria in areas such as accountability, quality, universality, and accessibility that provinces must meet to receive transfer payments. Quebec has the option to be exempted from certain provisions of the bill due to provincial jurisdiction. The bill also includes provisions for withholding transfer payments if a provinc
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Bill C-4

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 08, 2021
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy)
  • This bill, called An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy), creates new offences related to conversion therapy. Conversion therapy refers to practices or treatments that aim to change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The bill makes it illegal to cause another person to undergo conversion therapy, to promote or advertise conversion therapy, and to receive any financial or material benefit from providing conversion therapy. The bill also allows courts to order the disposal or deletion of advertisements for conversion therapy. The purpose of this bill is to protect individuals from the harm caused by conversion therapy and to promote human dignity and equality for all Canadians.
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Bill S-2

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 07, 2021
An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts
  • Bill S-2 is an amendment to the Parliament of Canada Act that includes various changes. One change is regarding the additional annual allowances paid to senators in certain positions. The government representatives and the opposition in the Senate will be eligible for the allowances for five positions each, while the three other recognized parties or parliamentary groups in the Senate with the most members will be eligible for the allowances for four positions each. Another change is that the Leader of the Government in the Senate or Government Representative, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and the leaders or facilitators of other recognized parties or parliamentary groups in the Senate will be consulted on the appointment of certain officers and agents of Parliament. Lastly, the bill allows the leaders or facilitators of recognized parties or parliamentary groups in the Senate, along with the Leader of the Government i
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Bill C-207

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 07, 2021
An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing)
  • Summary: This bill amends the Canadian Bill of Rights to include the right to proper housing that is affordable and free of unreasonable barriers. It recognizes the importance of access to housing for individuals and aims to ensure their security and well-being. The amendment will take effect one year after receiving royal assent.
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Bill C-206

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 07, 2021
An Act to amend the National Defence Act (maiming or injuring self or another)
  • Bill C-206 is a proposed amendment to the National Defence Act in Canada. It seeks to remove the offense of intentionally maiming or injuring oneself or another person in order to make them unfit for military service. If passed, this amendment would repeal this specific offense from the Act.
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Bill C-205

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 01, 2021
An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act
  • Bill C-205 is an amendment to the Impact Assessment Act. It states that regulations cannot set a minimum coal production capacity for new coal mines that are designated physical activities. This means that the government cannot require a certain level of coal production for these mines. The purpose of this amendment is to provide greater flexibility and avoid potential limitations on coal mining operations.
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Bill C-203

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 29, 2021
Soil Conservation Act
  • Bill C-203 is a proposed law in Canada that aims to promote soil conservation and improve the overall health of soil. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food would be responsible for developing a national strategy to achieve these goals. The strategy would involve analyzing the status of Canada's soils, collecting data on soil health, supporting and encouraging farmers to use best management practices for soil health, incorporating regenerative soil management principles into policy and legislation, and promoting the sharing of information on soil health with the public. The bill also proposes designating December 5th as "World Soil Day" and the third week of April as "National Soil Conservation Week." Overall, the bill recognizes the importance of soil in agriculture, ecosystems, and addressing global challenges like climate change.
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Bill C-202

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 25, 2021
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct)
  • This bill, called Bill C-202, aims to amend the Criminal Code in Canada to address controlling or coercive conduct. The bill introduces a new offence of engaging in controlling or coercive conduct that has a significant impact on the person towards whom the conduct is directed. This impact includes causing fear of violence, decline in physical or mental health, and substantial adverse effects on day-to-day activities. The bill also provides an interpretation of "connected" individuals and includes exceptions and defences for situations in which the accused was acting in the best interests of the person and the conduct was reasonable. The punishment for committing this offence is imprisonment for up to five years or a less severe punishment if the offence is deemed summary conviction.
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Bill C-201

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 25, 2021
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services)
  • Bill C-201 is an amendment to the Income Tax Act in Canada. It aims to increase the tax credits for individuals who volunteer in firefighting and search and rescue services. Currently, the tax credit amount is $3,000, and this bill proposes to increase it to $10,000. The amendment would apply to the 2022 taxation year and onwards. This change would allow individuals who volunteer in these services to receive a larger tax credit, potentially reducing the amount of taxes they owe.
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Bill C-1

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 23, 2021
An Act respecting the administration of oaths of office
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Bill S-1

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 23, 2021
An Act relating to railways
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