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Bill C-322

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 03, 2024
National Framework for a School Food Program Act
  • Bill C-322, also known as the National Framework for a School Food Program Act, aims to establish a national framework for a school food program in Canada. The goal is to ensure that all children in Canada have access to healthy food. The bill recognizes that many families in Canada struggle to obtain enough nutritious food, with one in five children reporting going to school or bed hungry due to lack of food at home. The bill highlights the importance of a healthy diet in childhood for overall health and success. While some provinces and territories have school meal programs, they only reach about 21% of school-aged children. The bill acknowledges that education and health fall under provincial jurisdiction, and developing a national school food program will require collaboration with all provinces and territories. The bill mandates the Minister of Employment and Social Development, in consultation with the Minister of Health, represen
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Bill C-65

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 31, 2024
Electoral Participation Act

  • This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to, among other things,

    (a) provide for two additional days of advance polling;

    (b) authorize returning officers to constitute polling divisions that consist of a single institution, or part of an institution, where seniors or persons with a disability reside and provide for the procedures for voting at polling stations in those polling divisions;

    (c) update the process for voting by special ballot;

    (d) provide for the establishment of offices for voting by special ballot at post-secondary educational institutions;

    (e) provide for new requirements relating to political parties’ policies for the protection of personal information;

    (f) establish new prohibitions and modify existing prohibitions, including in relation to foreign influence in the electoral process, the provision of false or misleading information respecting elections and the acceptance or use of certain contributions; and

    (g) expand the scope of certain provisions relating to the administration and enforcement of that Act, including by granting the Commissioner of Canada Elections certain powers in respect of any conspiracy or attempt to commit, or being an accessory after the fact or counselling in relation to, a contravention of that Act.

    The enactment also provides that the Chief Electoral Officer must make a report on the measures that need to be taken to implement a three-day polling period, a report on the measures that need to be taken to enable electors to vote at any place in their polling station, a report on the feasibility of enabling electors to vote at any polling station in their electoral district and a report proposing a process for the determination of whether a political party has as one of its fundamental purposes the promotion of hatred against an identifiable group of persons.

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Bill C-321

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against persons who provide health services and first responders)
  • This bill is proposing a change to the Criminal Code that would make it an aggravating circumstance if a health care professional or first responder is the victim of an assault. This means that if someone is convicted of assaulting a health care professional or first responder, the fact that the victim is in that profession would be taken into account during sentencing. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional protection for those who care for and protect others, and to send a message that violence against them will not be tolerated.
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Bill C-320

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims)
  • Bill C-320 is an amendment to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act in Canada. It requires that information provided to victims of an offense includes an explanation of how eligibility and review dates were determined for temporary absences, releases, or parole. This ensures that victims have a clearer understanding of when offenders may be eligible for certain privileges or release. The bill aims to improve transparency and communication between the justice system and victims of crime.
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Bill S-212

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Records Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation
  • This bill, called S-212, aims to amend the Criminal Records Act in Canada. The main change proposed is to provide for the expiry of criminal records. This means that after a certain period of time, criminal records of individuals will no longer be held against them. The bill also includes consequential amendments to other Acts and repeals a regulation. The purpose of these changes is to promote rehabilitation and give individuals a fresh start after they have completed their sentences.
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Bill C-252

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
Child Health Protection Act
  • This bill aims to prevent food and beverage marketing directed at children under 13 years old by amending the Food and Drugs Act. The bill was introduced due to increasing rates of childhood obesity in Canada and the negative impact of marketing contributing to excess sugar, saturated fats, or sodium in children's diets. The bill also includes provisions for reviewing and monitoring the effectiveness of the act and considering children aged 13-16 in advertising regulations. The act comes into force one year after receiving royal assent.
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Bill S-259

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
Hellenic Heritage Month Act
  • This bill, known as the Hellenic Heritage Month Act, designates the month of March as Hellenic Heritage Month in Canada. It recognizes the contributions of Greek Canadians to various aspects of Canadian society and highlights the cultural and historical significance of the Greek community. The month of March holds particular importance as it marks Greece's war of independence from the Ottoman Empire. The bill aims to encourage Greek Canadians to showcase their culture and traditions and share them with fellow Canadians.
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Bill S-17

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023
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Bill S-260

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
National Diffuse Midline Glioma Awareness Day Act
  • Bill S-260 designates May 17th of every year as "National Diffuse Midline Glioma Awareness Day" in Canada. Diffuse midline glioma is a type of aggressive brain tumor that affects children and has no cure. The goal of this bill is to increase public awareness of the disease and encourage investment in research to improve prognosis and treatment. May 17th is already recognized as a diffuse midline glioma awareness day in other countries. This bill aims to honor those who have died from the disease and bring attention to the need for continued research and support.
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Bill S-279

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
Registered Charity Board Diversity Data Collection Act
  • This bill, called the Registered Charity Board Diversity Data Collection Act, aims to amend the Income Tax Act in Canada. It requires registered charities to provide certain demographic data about their officers to the Minister of National Revenue. This information will be compiled for reporting purposes. The bill also specifies that the Minister can only use this information for preparing reports or procedures related to deregistration of a charity. The Minister is required to prepare and complete a report providing data on directors, trustees, officers, or like officials of registered charities and whether they are members of designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act. The report must be tabled in Parliament and published online. The provisions of this bill apply to taxation years that begin on or after the first March 31 after the bill receives royal assent. The bill will come into force on the second March 31 after it receives royal assent.
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Bill S-262

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (Oath of Citizenship)
  • Bill S-262, also known as the Oath of Citizenship Amendment Act, proposes changes to the Citizenship Act of Canada. Currently, individuals taking the oath of citizenship only have one option for the wording of the oath. This bill aims to provide two options for the oath, giving individuals the choice to swear allegiance to either the monarch (King Charles III) or to Canada directly. Both options include a commitment to uphold the laws of Canada and recognize the rights of Indigenous peoples. The bill will come into effect the day after it receives royal assent.
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Bill S-268

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act
  • This bill amends the Criminal Code and Indian Act to allow First Nations to regulate and manage lottery schemes on their reserves. It grants the council of the band authority to make by-laws for regulating lottery schemes, and requires the governing body of a First Nation to provide notice to the government of Canada and the province of any intent to exercise that authority. The amendments also provide for certain organizations and individuals to conduct and manage lottery schemes with licences from the First Nation. The bill recognizes the Inherent and Treaty rights of Indigenous peoples, and aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Bill S-226

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Parliament of Canada Act (Speaker of the Senate)
  • This bill, titled "An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Parliament of Canada Act (Speaker of the Senate)," aims to make changes to the way the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Senate are elected and participate in votes. The bill proposes amending the Constitution Act, 1867 to require the Senate to elect these positions through a secret ballot, both after a General Election and in the case of a vacancy. It also suggests changes to the Parliament of Canada Act to outline the procedures for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker leaving the chair during Senate sittings, as well as clarifying the powers and duties of senators acting as Speaker in their absence. Additionally, the bill proposes adjusting the salary of the Deputy Speaker. If passed, this bill will come into effect upon the dissolution of the 44th Parliament.
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Bill C-392

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2024
An Act to amend the Criminal Code to address the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Jordan

  • This enactment amends the Criminal Code to codify the analytical framework the Supreme Court of Canada set out in its decision in R. v. Jordan regarding the right of an accused awaiting trial before a superior or provincial court to be tried within a reasonable time, and to provide for exceptions to this framework.

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Bill C-281

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024
International Human Rights Act
  • This bill, called the International Human Rights Act, makes several changes to existing laws. It requires the Minister of Foreign Affairs to publish a report each year outlining Canada's efforts to promote human rights internationally, including actions taken to support prisoners of conscience. It also requires the Minister to respond to recommendations from parliamentary committees to impose sanctions on foreign nationals who have committed corrupt acts. The bill also prohibits issuing or renewing broadcasting licenses to undertakings that are vulnerable to foreign influence related to genocide or corruption sanctions. Finally, the bill amends the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act to restrict investments in entities that have contravened certain provisions of the act.
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Bill C-284

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024
National Strategy for Eye Care Act
  • This bill is called the National Strategy for Eye Care Act. It is designed to help prevent and treat eye disease in Canada by developing a national strategy. The strategy will include education for healthcare practitioners, research and data collection, information sharing between government levels, and faster review of new treatments and devices. The Minister of Health will work with representatives from the provinces, Indigenous groups, and other stakeholders to develop this strategy. The bill also designates February as "Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month". A report must be prepared within one year after the bill passes, and another report must be prepared after five years. The reports will evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy.
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Bill C-356

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2024
Building Homes Not Bureaucracy Act
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