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Bill C-51

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Self-Government Treaty Recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate Act
  • This is a law that gives effect to a treaty between the Whitecap Dakota Nation and the Canadian government, recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation's inherent right to self-government. The treaty was signed on May 2, 2023, and this law makes necessary amendments to other Acts to ensure the treaty is valid and has the force of law. The Whitecap Dakota Nation will be a legal entity with the rights, powers, and privileges of a natural person, including the ability to make laws and carry out government functions. Judicial notice must be taken of the treaty and any Whitecap Dakota laws registered with the public registry. The Indian Act, Statutory Instruments Act, and Federal Courts Act will not apply to the Whitecap Dakota Nation. The Governor in Council may make orders and regulations necessary for implementing the treaty.
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Bill S-8

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
  • This act changes Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in a few ways. Specifically, it creates a new inadmissibility ground based on sanctions, expands the scope of this inadmissibility to include entities and individuals, and includes all orders and regulations made under section 4 of the Special Economic Measures Act. The act also makes consequential amendments to the Citizenship Act and the Emergencies Act, and amends the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to provide that the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness will have the authority to issue a removal order based on inadmissibility due to sanctions.
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Bill C-9

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
An Act to amend the Judges Act
  • The Judges Act in Canada has been amended to provide a new process for reviewing misconduct allegations against federally appointed judges. This new process applies to judges whose alleged misconduct is not serious enough to warrant removal from office. The Canadian Judicial Council will now be responsible for reviewing the conduct of judges, and a new roster of judges and lay persons will be established to review complaints. The Council may designate a screening officer to assess complaints, and a reviewing member to review complaints that are not dismissed. The Council will establish policies for notifying complainants of any decisions made under the new process.
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Bill C-242

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Reuniting Families Act
  • The Reuniting Families Act is a new law that allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to five years if they purchase private health insurance outside of Canada. The law also requires the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration to prepare a report on reducing the minimum income requirement for a child or grandchild to sponsor their visiting family member and to consider special circumstances in the application process. If the Minister does not take action within two years, they must provide a statement to the Parliament explaining why.
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Bill C-47

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1
  • This bill outlines changes to various tax laws, including allowing the Canada Revenue Agency to use electronic filings and increasing deductions for tradespeople's tools. It also includes measures in relation to money laundering, digital assets, and strengthening complaints against banks. Additionally, it implements changes to the Excise Tax Act, Customs Tariff, and Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, as well as the creation of the Canada Innovation Corporation. These changes aim to promote economic growth and strengthen Canada's ability to take economic measures against certain individuals.
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Bill C-54

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Appropriation Act No. 2, 2023-24
  • This is a bill that grants the Canadian government $108.7 billion to pay for expenses and charges for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The money will be used for various programs and operating expenditures. The bill is called the Appropriation Act No. 2, 2023-24 and it was passed on June 22, 2023. The bill is available on the House of Commons website if you want to read more about it.
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Bill C-55

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Appropriation Act No. 3, 2023-24
  • This bill gives the government $20.5 billion to use for public administration expenses for next year that aren't already budgeted for. It's called the Appropriation Act No.3, 2023-24. The expenses are divided into different categories, like agriculture, housing, and transportation. The bill also allows the government to adjust its accounts later on if needed. The Governor General signed off on the bill on June 22, 2023.
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House Motion No. 408

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023, 12:10 a.m.
Appointment of an officer of Parliament

House Motion No. 406

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023, midnight
Motion respecting Senate amendments to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada