Federal Bills

A bill is a proposed law working its way through Parliament. These are the 188 bills introduced in the 45th Parliament, grouped by where they stand today. Read how bills become law for the full process from first reading to Royal Assent.

Recently introduced (29)

C-39

Building Canada Strong Act

Steven Mackinnon
Liberal
Second reading (House)
C-37

First Nations Clean Water Act

Mandy Gull Masty
Second reading (House)
C-36

An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Prot…

Evan Solomon
Liberal
Second reading (House)
C-35

Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act

Anita Anand
Liberal
Second reading (House)
C-34

Safe Social Media Act

Marc Miller
Liberal
Second reading (House)
C-28

Canadian Space Launch Act

Steven Mackinnon
Liberal
Second reading (House)
S-246

Wartime Service Recognition Act

Unknown
Second reading (House)
C-269

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (heat recovery tax credit)

Greg Mclean
Conservative
Second reading (House)
C-270

Stand on Guard Act

Sandra Cobena
Conservative
Second reading (House)
C-264

An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping

David Mckenzie
Conservative
Second reading (House)
C-21

Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act

Rebecca Alty
Liberal
Second reading (House)
C-261

An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension)

Claude Debellefeuille
Bloc Québécois
Second reading (House)
C-260

Preventing Coercion of Persons Not Seeking Medical Assistance in Dying Act

Garnett Genuis
Conservative
Second reading (House)
S-5

Connected Care for Canadians Act

Unknown
Second reading (House)
C-259

Fair Representation Act

Heather Mcpherson
NDP
Second reading (House)
S-242

Georgina’s Law

Unknown
Second reading (House)
S-4

An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act

Unknown
Second reading (House)
C-255

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mischief — religious property)

Kelly Block
Conservative
Second reading (House)
S-3

An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights an…

Unknown
Second reading (House)
C-247

An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code

Leah Gazan
NDP
Second reading (House)
C-239

An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (accountability)

Sukh Dhaliwal
Liberal
Second reading (House)
C-218

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)

Tamara Jansen
Conservative
Second reading (House)
S-230

National Strategy for Soil Health Act

Unknown
Second reading (House)
C-2

Strong Borders Act

Gary Anandasangaree
Liberal
Second reading (House)
S-205

Providing Alternatives to Isolation and Ensuring Oversight and Remedies in the Correctional System A…

Unknown
Second reading (House)
S-209

Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act

Unknown
Second reading (House)
S-212

National Strategy for Children and Youth Act

Unknown
Second reading (House)
S-215

National Immigration Month Act

Unknown
Second reading (House)
S-217

Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act (measuring the tax gap to fight international tax evasion)

Unknown
Second reading (House)

In progress (60)

S-251

An Act to establish a national strategy to end energy poverty

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-38

Canadian Fuel Affordability Act

Francois Philippe Champagne
In committee (House)
S-250

Indigenous Rights Statement Act

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-287

Housing Cost Transparency Act

Brad Redekopp
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-288

Protection Against Online Fraud Act

Melissa Lantsman
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-289

Stopping Supply to Save Lives Act

Chak Au
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-290

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (theft of property of cultural or religious significance)

Garnett Genuis
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-291

An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (small businesses)

Elizabeth May
Green Party
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-286

An act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Food and Drugs Act

Corey Tochor
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-285

Used Car Tax Cut Act

Andrew Lawton
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-249

Christian Heritage Month Act

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-283

Somali Heritage Month Act

Yvan Baker
Liberal
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-284

An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers)

Don Davies
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-280

Mental Health Parity Act

Gord Johns
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-281

An Act to amend the Textile Labelling Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act

Doug Shipley
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-282

Service Dogs for Veterans Act

Michael Barrett
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-278

An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act

Don Davies
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-279

An Act to repeal the Clarity Act

Christine Normandin
Bloc Québécois
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-248

Caribbean Heritage Month Act

Unknown
In committee (Senate)
C-277

Regulating the Online Use of Deepfakes Act

Michael Coteau
Liberal
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-31

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

Francois Philippe Champagne
In committee (House)
S-247

National Framework on Food Allergy Act

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-276

Framework on the Access to and Use of Cash Act

Ted Falk
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-275

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sexual assault material)

Burton Bailey
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-29

Financial Crimes Agency Act

Francois Philippe Champagne
In committee (House)
C-274

An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Jenny Kwan
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-273

Facilitating Agricultural Regulatory Modernization Act

David Bexte
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-27

Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tlegohli Got’ine Act

Rebecca Alty
Liberal
In committee (Senate)
C-272

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (supervised drug consumption sites)

Dan Mazier
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-245

National Blanket Ceremony Day Act

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-271

Protecting Canada's Essential Infrastructure Metals Act

Connie Cody
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-22

Lawful Access Act, 2026

Gary Anandasangaree
Liberal
Second reading (Senate)
C-268

Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act

Marianne Dandurand
Liberal
In committee (House)
C-265

An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access…

Marcus Powlowski
Liberal
In committee (House)
C-266

National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act

Parm Bains
Liberal
In committee (House)
C-267

National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act

Abdelhaq Sari
Liberal
In committee (House)
C-263

Silver Alert National Framework Act

Raquel Dancho
Conservative
In committee (House)
C-262

An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act

Dan Albas
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-6

Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 4

Unknown
Senate bill, now waiting to be considered in the House
S-244

National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day Act

Unknown
In committee (Senate)
S-243

National Framework for Women’s Health in Canada Act

Unknown
In committee (Senate)
C-258

An Act to amend the Criminal Code to address the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Jordan

Rheal Fortin
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-241

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act

Unknown
In committee (Senate)
C-257

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of terrorist activity or group)

Roman Baber
Conservative
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-256

An Act to amend certain Acts in relation to survivor pension benefits

Gord Johns
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-240

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (declaration of exception pursuant to subsection 33(1) of the Char…

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-254

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of hatred against Indigenous peoples)

Leah Gazan
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-239

Canadian Prosperity Act

Unknown
In committee (Senate)
C-253

National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act

Lori Idlout
Liberal
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-238

Enacting Climate Commitments Act

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-252

Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day Act

Gord Johns
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-249

An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (combined weeks of benefits rule and certain benefits)

Alexandre Boulerice
Independent
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-250

Flight Attendants’ Remuneration Act

Don Davies
NDP
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-251

An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff (forced labour and child labour)

Simon Pierre Savard Tremblay
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
C-248

Time Change Act

Marie France Lalonde
Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated)
S-237

Cities and Municipalities Day Act

Unknown
In committee (Senate)
S-236

An Act to amend the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and to establish a framework for implementing th…

Unknown
Second reading (Senate)
C-10

Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act

Rebecca Alty
Liberal
Second reading (Senate)
S-235

National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act

Unknown
In committee (Senate)
S-233

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against persons who provide health services and first res…

Unknown
In committee (House)

Became law (29)

C-32

Appropriation Act No. 2, 2026-27

Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-33

Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27

Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-30

Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act

Francois Philippe Champagne
Law (royal assent given)
C-25

Strong and Free Elections Act

Steven Mackinnon
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-26

An Act to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose…

Francois Philippe Champagne
Law (royal assent given)
C-23

Appropriation Act No. 4, 2025-26

Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-24

Appropriation Act No. 1, 2026-27

Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-20

Build Canada Homes Act

Gregor Robertson
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-19

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act

Francois Philippe Champagne
Law (royal assent given)
C-18

Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act

Maninder Sidhu
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-16

Protecting Victims Act

Sean Fraser
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-17

Appropriation Act No. 3, 2025-26

Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-15

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1

Francois Philippe Champagne
Law (royal assent given)
C-14

Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Sean Fraser
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-13

An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Norther…

Maninder Sidhu
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-12

Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act

Gary Anandasangaree
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-11

Military Justice System Modernization Act

David Mcguinty
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-9

Combatting Hate Act

Sean Fraser
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-225

An Act to amend the Criminal Code

Frank Caputo
Conservative
Law (royal assent given)
C-8

An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amend…

Gary Anandasangaree
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-6

Appropriation Act No. 1, 2025-26

Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-7

Appropriation Act No. 2, 2025-26

Shafqat Ali
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-5

One Canadian Economy Act

Dominic Leblanc
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-3

An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025)

Lena Metlege Diab
Liberal
Law (royal assent given)
C-4

Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act

Francois Philippe Champagne
Law (royal assent given)
S-227

Arab Heritage Month Act

Unknown
Law (royal assent given)
S-228

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures)

Unknown
Law (royal assent given)
S-1001

An Act to authorize Gore Mutual Insurance Company to apply to be continued as a body corporate under…

Unknown
Law (royal assent given)
C-202

An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)

Yves Francois Blanchet
Law (royal assent given)

Did not proceed (10)

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