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Bills are proposed laws that vary in size, effect and the public interest they receive. Here, you’ll find out about recently passed bills and the important role of the Senate in shaping legislation for Canadians.
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S-5: Senate strengthens environmental protection laws
Bill S-5, known as the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, received Royal Assent on June 13.
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Bill C-11: Senate improves Canada’s broadcasting laws
The House of Commons recognized the Senate’s meaningful contributions to Bill C-11, supporting a large majority of its proposed amendments.
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Bill C-7: Historic collaboration in new medical assistance in dying law
The Government reviewed amendments proposed by the Senate and built on them to end up with the best version of the new law.
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Senate adopts emergency COVID-19 bills
The Senate recognized the urgency of the emergency bills, created to help ensure Canadians receive the support they need amid widespread shutdowns and related job losses.
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Bill C-69: Senate helps improve resource project reviews
The legislation improves the rules for the assessment of major projects to protect the environment and waterways, and to provide certainty and predictable timelines to industry and investors.
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Bill C-75: Reforming Canada’s criminal justice system
The Government accepted 10 Senate amendments to the legislation.
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Bill C-58: Senate improves access to information for Canadians
The Government accepted 16 Senate amendments to the legislation.
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Bill C-81: Senate improves legislation to make Canada more accessible
The Government accepted all Senate amendments to improve legislation that removes and prevents barriers in Canada for those with disabilities.
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Bill C-64: Senate protects ocean war graves in new law to regulate wrecks
Legislation to regulate wrecks in Canadian waters exempts those with heritage value, including ocean war graves, thanks to the Senate.
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Bill C-57: Senate improves Canada’s federal sustainability laws
The Government agreed with some Senate changes to help improve Canada’s federal sustainability laws.