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Bill C-384

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 18, 2024
Turkish Heritage Month Act

  • This enactment designates the month of October as “Turkish Heritage Month”.

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Ontario Bill 157

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 06, 2024
Enhancing Access to Justice Act, 2023
  • Bill 157, also known as the Enhancing Access to Justice Act, 2023, is an act that amends various acts related to the courts and other justice matters. The act consists of different schedules that amend specific acts, such as the Architects Act, Cannabis Control Act, Cannabis Licence Act, Community Safety and Policing Act, Coroners Act, Courts of Justice Act, Evidence Act, Execution Act, Family Law Act, Fire Protection and Prevention Act, Justices of the Peace Act, Land Titles Act, Law Society Act, Legislation Act, and Juries Act. The amendments include provisions related to administrative penalties, jury questionnaires, administrative penalties for fire protection, and more. The act also includes provisions for the coming into force of certain provisions by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
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Ontario Bill 158

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 06, 2024
Group of Seven Day Act, 2023
  • This bill, called the Group of Seven Day Act, was passed in 2023 by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. It proclaims July 7th of each year as Group of Seven Day. The bill became effective on the day it received Royal Assent and is officially titled the Group of Seven Day Act, 2023.
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Ontario Bill 153

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 06, 2024
Building Infrastructure Safely Act, 2023
  • Bill 153 2023 is an amendment to the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act, 2012. It includes changes to definitions, the operation of the call system, submission of locate requests, fees, and liability. The bill also specifies requirements for notification and response to locate requests, as well as the operation of call centers in Northern Ontario.
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Ontario Bill 169

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 05, 2024
Removing Red Tape for Homeowners (No More Pushy, High-Pressure HVAC Scams) Act, 2024
  • This bill, called the Removing Red Tape for Homeowners Act, aims to amend the Personal Property Security Act in Ontario. It prevents notices of security interests from being registered against homeowners for certain consumer goods. The Act specifies that such notices cannot be registered for prescribed consumer goods, and existing registrations for these goods must be discharged by the registrar upon request or initiative. The Act will come into force once it receives Royal Assent.
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Ontario Bill 42

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 04, 2024
Gender Affirming Health Care Advisory Committee Act, 2022
  • This bill, called the Gender Affirming Health Care Advisory Committee Act, 2022, aims to establish a committee that will make recommendations to the Minister of Health in Ontario on improving access to and coverage for gender affirming health care. Gender affirming health care refers to procedures, medical treatments, and referral processes that align a patient's body and physical presentation with their gender identity. The committee will be composed of members appointed by the Minister, with a focus on including members from transgender, two-spirit, non-binary, intersex, and gender diverse communities. The committee will inquire into various matters, such as enhancing coverage and access to gender affirming health care, reducing wait times, and expanding insurance coverage for treatments not currently covered. The committee will consult with various stakeholders, including primary care providers and organizations specializing in transgender health. The committee will report its recommendations to the Minister within six months of its establishment, and the Minister will inform the government of Ontario of the recommendations that should be implemented. The act will come into force upon receiving Royal Assent.
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Bill C-62

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 29, 2024
An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2
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Bill S-1001

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 29, 2024
Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Ottawa-Cornwall Act
  • 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 S-14

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 27, 2024
Protecting Canada’s Natural Wonders Act
  • 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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Ontario Bill 13

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 26, 2024
Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act, 2022
  • This is a law called Bill 13, enacted in 2022, that aims to improve the Northern Health Travel Grant program in Northern Ontario. The program provides financial support for people to travel to medical specialists or ministry-funded healthcare facilities. However, many people in Northern Ontario are unhappy with the program's operation, including inadequate customer service, insufficient coverage, and low reimbursement rates. The law establishes an advisory committee called the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee, which will make recommendations for improving access to healthcare services in Northern Ontario. The committee will include recipients of the grant and healthcare providers from the region. Their mandate includes making recommendations on reimbursement rates, enhancing service standards, broadening the types of reimbursed health services, and simplifying the process for proving expenses. The committee will consult with various stakeholders, including primary care providers, medical associations, and health agencies. The committee will report its recommendations to the Minister of Health within six months, and the Minister will inform the Assembly of the recommendations that will be implemented within 90 days. The law comes into effect once it receives Royal Assent and is called the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act, 2022.
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Bill C-63

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 26, 2024
An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts
  • 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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Bill S-13

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 26, 2024
An Act to amend the Interpretation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts
  • Bill S-13 aims to amend the Interpretation Act to ensure that Acts of Parliament and regulations uphold the Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples recognized by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The bill also repeals similar provisions in other Acts, known as non-derogation clauses. The amendments clarify that these Acts do not abrogate or derogate from the rights of Indigenous peoples. The bill includes coordinating amendments related to other Acts that may come into force. This bill seeks to affirm and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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Bill S-205

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 26, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders)
  • 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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Ontario Bill 156

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 22, 2024
Homes You Can Afford in the Communities You Love Act, 2023
  • Bill 156, also known as the Homes You Can Afford in the Communities You Love Act, 2023, is an amendment to the Planning Act in the Province of Ontario. The bill introduces new policies regarding housing in official plans. One of the key changes is the authorization of additional residential units in certain types of houses, allowing up to four residential units in a detached house, semi-detached house, or rowhouse. It also permits the construction of multi-unit residential buildings of up to four stories. The bill states that there will be no appeals against these new policies, including any requirements or standards related to them, except for appeals made by the Minister. This means that individuals or organizations cannot challenge these policies through the usual appeal process. Another important provision of the bill is the authorization of midrise housing developments ranging from six to 11 stories on major streets, including along transit corridors, where there is sufficient sewage and water capacity. The Minister may require municipalities to develop a servicing plan to ensure this capacity. Similar to the residential unit policies, there will be no appeals against the midrise housing development policies, including any requirements or standards related to them, except for appeals made by the Minister. The bill also includes provisions for amending or revoking the residential unit policies and midrise housing development policies. The council of each local municipality is responsible for ensuring that the by-laws passed under section 34 give effect to these policies. The bill will come into force on the day it receives Royal Assent and is officially titled the Homes You Can Afford in the Communities You Love Act, 2023.
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Ontario Bill 164

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
February 21, 2024
Massage Therapy Day Act, 2024
  • In 2024, Bill 164 was passed to declare the third Wednesday in October as Massage Therapy Day in Ontario. This day aims to raise awareness about the health benefits of massage therapy, recognize the work of Registered Massage Therapists, and promote the integration of massage therapy into holistic healthcare. The Act highlights the positive impact of massage therapy on physical and mental well-being, rehabilitation, and reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and the public to improve overall health outcomes.
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Bill C-383

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024
Prohibiting the Export of Thermal Coal Act
  • This is a bill called the Prohibiting the Export of Thermal Coal Act. It was introduced in the House of Commons in Canada. The purpose of this bill is to stop the export of thermal coal from Canada, unless a permit is issued by the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Transport. The bill states that the combustion of thermal coal contributes to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. The Prime Minister and the Minister of the Environment have made commitments to ban thermal coal exports by 2030. The bill includes provisions for permits, conditions, and penalties for non-compliance. The Governor in Council can make regulations related to permits and permit applications. The bill will come into force on a date determined by the Governor in Council.
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Bill C-382

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act (extra-energy-efficient products)
  • This bill, known as Bill C-382, aims to make changes to the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act in Canada. The purpose of the bill is to exempt extra-energy-efficient products from the goods and services tax and provide a tax credit for the purchase of these products. The bill lists various household appliances, air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, lighting fixtures, electronic products, and motors that would qualify as extra-energy-efficient products. The bill also includes provisions for the review of regulations and the designation of these products.
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Bill C-234

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024
An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
  • Bill C-234 is a new law that changes the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. It expands the definition of eligible farming machinery to include equipment used for heating and cooling livestock or crops. It also allows marketable natural gas and propane to be exempt from the tax on certain farming fuels. The law will go into effect eight years after it is passed, unless Parliament decides to postpone it.
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Bill S-202

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024
An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate)
  • This bill establishes a new position called the Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate, whose job is to promote the arts in Canada through Parliament. The Speaker of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Commons will select the Laureate from a list of three candidates chosen by a committee of art experts. The Laureate will hold office for up to two years and can create art, host events, and give advice on acquiring art for the Library of Parliament. This bill also corrects an error in the reference to the Canada Council for the Arts in the Parliament of Canada Act.
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