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Canadian Legislature

Thu Mar 3 2022


Bill C-12

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Guaranteed Income Supplement)
  • This bill is an amendment to the Old Age Security Act and it specifically focuses on the Guaranteed Income Supplement. The amendment states that any payment received under the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act, Part VIII.4 of the Employment Insurance Act, the Canada Recovery Benefits Act, or the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit Act will not be included in a person's income when calculating the amount of the guaranteed income supplement and allowances. This amendment will apply to any month after June 2022. The bill has been assented to on March 3, 2022.
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Bill C-256

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (composition of boards of directors)
  • Bill C-256 is an Act that aims to amend the Financial Administration Act in Canada. The purpose of this Act is to ensure gender parity on the boards of directors of parent Crown corporations. It states that these boards should not have fewer women than men serving as directors. The Act also includes provisions for the appointment process, reporting, and review of the gender composition of these boards. If a board is found to be in non-compliance with the gender parity requirement, the appropriate Minister can only appoint women as directors until the balance is achieved. This Act will come into force six years after receiving royal assent.
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Bill C-257

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 03, 2022
An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting against discrimination based on political belief)
  • Bill C-257 is an amendment to the Canadian Human Rights Act that aims to protect individuals from discrimination based on their political beliefs and political activities. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities to live the life they want and have their needs met without facing discriminatory practices. This amendment adds political belief and political activity to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination, joining other protected characteristics such as race, religion, age, and disability. By including political belief and activity as protected grounds, this bill seeks to promote fairness and equality in Canada.
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House Debates

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 3, 2022, midnight

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