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Bill C-217

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 16, 2021
National Freshwater Strategy Act
  • This bill, called the National Freshwater Strategy Act, aims to create a national strategy for the conservation, protection, and use of fresh water in Canada. The Minister of the Environment will work with representatives from provincial and municipal governments, Indigenous groups, scientists, researchers, and environmental organizations to develop this strategy. The strategy will address various aspects such as drinking water standards, freshwater issues in international agreements, climate change's impact on water infrastructure, reducing eutrophication in lakes, protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, and addressing knowledge gaps about groundwater. The Minister will hold a conference with these stakeholders to gather their input. Within two years, a report outlining the national strategy will be prepared and presented to Parliament. The report will also be published on the Department of Environment's website. After five years, a co
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Bill C-218

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 16, 2021
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (psychotherapy services)
  • This bill, known as Bill C-218, aims to amend the Excise Tax Act in Canada. The amendment specifically focuses on exempting psychotherapy services from the goods and services tax. Currently, these services are subject to the tax, but if this bill passes, they will be made exempt. The purpose of this exemption is to make psychotherapy services more accessible and affordable for individuals seeking mental health support.
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Bill C-220

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 16, 2021
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against a health care worker)
  • Bill C-220 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that is focused on assault against health care workers. If someone assaults a health care worker, this bill requires the court to consider it as an aggravating circumstance when determining the appropriate sentencing for the offender. The bill defines a health care worker as anyone employed in a health care setting, such as a hospital or clinic. This amendment aims to increase the protection and recognition of the important work done by health care workers and ensure that assaults against them are taken seriously.
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Bill C-221

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 16, 2021
An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits
  • Bill C-221 aims to amend several Acts related to survivor pension benefits. These Acts include the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, the Judges Act, the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act, the Public Service Superannuation Act, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, and the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act. The amendments would allow the survivor of a person to receive pension benefits even if they married or started cohabitating after the person turned 60 or retired. These changes would ensure that survivors can still receive pension benefits after the death of their spouse or partner.
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Bill C-222

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 16, 2021
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses deduction for tradespersons)
  • Bill C-222 is an amendment to the Income Tax Act that allows tradespersons and apprentices in the construction industry to deduct their travel expenses from their income. This deduction applies if they were employed at a job site that is at least 80 km away from their usual place of residence. To qualify for the deduction, the tradesperson must have personally paid for their travel expenses, not received an allowance for those expenses, and not claimed them as a deduction or tax credit under any other provision of the Income Tax Act. This amendment applies to the 2022 tax year and onwards.
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
Dec. 16, 2021, midnight

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