Bills are proposed laws. They vary in size, effect and the public interest they receive. Typically, Government bills are introduced by a Cabinet Minister in the House of Commons (C-bills), but this type of legislation (S-bills) can also originate in the Senate if it does not initiate spending or impose a tax.

Here’s a list of Government legislation currently before the Senate.

Bill S-11: Federal Law–Civil Law Harmonization Act, No. 4

Sponsor: Senator Bernadette Clement

• This legislation would harmonize federal laws with the civil law of Quebec, as well as the common law of other provinces and territories and in both official languages.

Bill C-11: Online Streaming Act

Sponsor: Senator Dennis Dawson

• This bill updates the Broadcasting Act to ensure that online streaming services contribute, in an equitable and flexible way, to the creation of Canadian content, among other measures.

Bill C-29: National Council for Reconciliation Act

• This legislation provides for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation as an independent, non-political, permanent and Indigenous-led organization whose purpose is to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.