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Bill C-386
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This enactment establishes a medal to be awarded to members and former members of the Canadian Forces, members and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, firefighters and former firefighters and first responders and former first responders who have served in certain domestic emergency relief operations.
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Bill C-38
- At second reading in the House of Commons
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- Bill C-38 is a proposed law that seeks to amend the Indian Act in Canada. The purpose of the bill is to address the challenge to certain provisions of the Indian Act under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, specifically in the case of Nicholas v. Canada (Attorney General). The bill provides new entitlements to registration in the Indian Register for certain individuals, as well as the right to have their names entered in a Band List maintained by the Department of Indigenous Services. The bill also includes amendments regarding the definition of mentally incompetent Indians, provisions that apply to all band members, application for removal from the Indian Register, entitlements for individuals whose names were omitted or deleted from the Indian Register before September 4, 1951, powers of the Minister in relation to dependent persons, and additional membership rules for married women.
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Bill S-270
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- This new law, called the Horse Protection Act, makes it illegal to export live horses and other equines from Canada for the purpose of slaughter. Anyone who violates this law may face administrative monetary penalties, meaning they will have to pay a fine. This law aims to protect horses from being exported and killed for their meat.
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Bill S-244
- At third reading in the Senate
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Bill C-66
- At second reading in the House of Commons
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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 to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts”.
This enactment amends provisions of the National Defence Act that relate to the military justice system in response to the Report of the Third Independent Review Authority to the Minister of National Defence and the Report of the Independent External Comprehensive Review of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.
In response to those reports, the enactment amends that Act to, among other things,
(a) modify the process for appointing the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, the Director of Military Prosecutions and the Director of Defence Counsel Services with a view to enhancing their independence;
(b) affirm the Judge Advocate General’s respect for the independence of authorities in the military justice system in the exercise of the Judge Advocate General’s superintendence of the administration of military justice;
(c) remove the court martial’s jurisdiction to try a person in relation to an offence under the Criminal Code that is alleged to have been committed in Canada and that is of a sexual nature or committed for a sexual purpose;
(d) remove the Canadian Armed Forces’ authority to investigate an offence under the Criminal Code that is alleged to have been committed in Canada and that is of a sexual nature or committed for a sexual purpose;
(e) expand the class of persons who are eligible to be appointed as a military judge;
(f) expand the class of persons who may make an interference complaint and provide that a member of the military police or person performing policing duties or functions under the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal’s supervision must make such a complaint in certain circumstances; and
(g) change the title of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal to the Provost Marshal General.
In addition, the enactment amends the National Defence Act to remove military judges from the summary hearing system and to provide that, in the context of a service offence, an individual acting on behalf of a victim may request that a victim’s liaison officer be appointed to assist them.
It further amends that Act to harmonize the sex offender information and publication ban provisions with the amendments made to the Criminal Code in An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act.
Finally, it amends the Criminal Code to, among other things, provide superior courts of criminal jurisdiction with the jurisdiction to hear applications for an exemption in respect of orders to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act made under the National Defence Act and applications to vary the duration of such orders.
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Bill C-365
- At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
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Bill S-241
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- This bill is about creating laws to protect certain animals, including great apes, elephants, and others. It changes the Criminal Code to make it illegal to own or breed these animals in captivity without proper permits. It also amends the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act to require permits for import, export, and transport of these animals. The bill aims to protect animal welfare and promote conservation while addressing issues like the global wildlife trade and animal captivity for entertainment purposes.
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Bill C-57
- Royal assent received
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- This is a summary of a bill called the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The purpose of this act is to implement the free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine that was signed in 2023. The act includes provisions for interpretation, approval of the agreement, administrative and institutional provisions, and orders that can be made by the Governor in Council. It also amends certain existing acts to align with the obligations under the agreement. The act repeals a previous act that implemented a different free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine.
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Bill C-35
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- This is a new law that sets out the Canadian government's plan for a country-wide system for early learning and child care. It includes commitments to funding for provinces and Indigenous peoples, as well as the establishment of a National Advisory Council. The law aims to provide high-quality, affordable, and inclusive early learning and child care programs for families across Canada. It also acknowledges the importance of Indigenous-led systems and the rights of Indigenous peoples. The government will provide an annual report on the progress of the system.
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Bill S-15
- At consideration in committee in the Senate
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- This bill, called Bill S-15, is an amendment to the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act. It aims to create new laws related to keeping elephants and great apes in captivity, with some exceptions. The bill specifies the circumstances in which the importation or exportation of these animals may be permitted, as well as the circumstances in which keeping them in captivity may be authorized. The bill was introduced in the Senate of Canada on November 21, 2023.
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Bill C-319
- At report stage in the House of Commons
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- Summary: This bill aims to make changes to the Old Age Security Act in Canada. It proposes increasing the amount of the full pension for individuals aged 65 or older by 10%, providing them with a higher income. Additionally, it suggests raising the exemption for employment income or self-employed earnings considered when determining the guaranteed income supplement, allowing individuals to earn up to $6,500 without affecting their supplement payments. These amendments aim to enhance financial support for older individuals.
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Bill S-283
- At second reading in the Senate
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- This bill, called Bill S-283, is an amendment to the Canada Elections Act. It requires certain registered political parties to provide information about diversity to the public. It also requires the Chief Electoral Officer to collect and report on demographic information related to candidates, nomination contestants, and leadership contestants. The bill is available on the Senate of Canada website.
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Bill C-385
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This enactment amends the Motor Vehicle Transport Act to specify that, for a driver transporting livestock or insects, hours spent driving, or on duty, within a radius of 240 kilometres of the origin or final destination of a trip do not count towards the maximum number of hours of service per day permitted for that driver.
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Bill C-384
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This enactment designates the month of October as “Turkish Heritage Month”.
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Bill C-62
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Bill S-1001
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- This bill is about merging two organizations that are associated with the Roman Catholic Church in Ontario, Canada. The new organization will be called The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. This bill specifies how the amalgamation will take place, including the transfer of assets and liabilities from the two previous organizations to the new one. The new corporation will be governed by the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall, and its main goals include caring for the faithful of the diocese and administering the property and affairs of the corporation. This bill also includes provisions about the appointment of advisers and assistants and limitations on the Archbishop's powers related to real estate transactions. Finally, this bill repeals an older act related to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ottawa.
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Bill C-354
- At consideration in committee in the House of Commons
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Bill S-14
- At second reading in the House of Commons
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- This enactment amends several acts related to national parks and marine conservation areas in Canada. It broadens and clarifies offences related to the discharge or deposit of substances in national parks and marine conservation areas. It also expands the boundaries of certain national parks and establishes new ones. Additionally, it changes the name of "Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve of Canada" to "Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site." The enactment also includes coordinating amendments and specifies the coming into force dates for certain provisions.
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Bill S-205
- At report stage in the House of Commons
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- Bill S-205 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that addresses interim release (temporary release from custody) and other orders related to intimate partner violence offenses. It also introduces recognizance orders that can be made when there is a reasonable fear of domestic violence. The bill includes provisions such as consulting the victim about their safety needs before making a release order, wearing electronic monitoring devices, and imposing conditions on the defendant's behavior. It also allows for the surrender of firearms and other weapons in certain cases. The bill aims to protect victims of intimate partner violence and ensure their safety during legal proceedings.
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Bill C-63
- At second reading in the House of Commons
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- This is a bill called the Online Harms Act that was introduced in the Canadian Parliament. The purpose of the bill is to promote online safety, reduce harms caused by harmful content online, and ensure that social media services are transparent and accountable. The bill establishes the Digital Safety Commission of Canada, the Digital Safety Ombudsperson of Canada, and the Digital Safety Office of Canada to enforce the act and support users of social media services. The bill also imposes duties on social media service operators to act responsibly, protect children, make certain content inaccessible, and keep records. It also amends the Criminal Code and the Canadian Human Rights Act to address online harms.
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