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Government bills before the Senate
Legislation in the Upper Chamber—and what it means for you.
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 C-9: An Act to amend the Judges Act
Sponsor: Senator Pierre Dalphond
- This legislation amends the Judges Act to replace the process through which the conduct of federally appointed judges is reviewed by the Canadian Judicial Council. It establishes a new process for reviewing allegations of misconduct that are not serious enough to warrant a judge’s removal from office.
Bill C-18: Online News Act
Sponsor: Senator Peter Harder
- This legislation regulates digital news intermediaries to enhance fairness in the Canadian digital news marketplace and contribute to its sustainability.
Bill C-22: Canada Disability Benefit Act
Sponsor: Senator Brent Cotter
- This enactment establishes the Canada disability benefit to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of working-age persons with disabilities.
Bill C-29: National Council for Reconciliation Act
Sponsor: Senator Michèle Audette
- 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.
Bill C-43: Appropriation Act No. 5, 2022-23
Sponsor: Senator Raymonde Gagné
- This legislation grants the sum of $4,680,112,624 towards defraying charges and expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 that are not otherwise provided for.
Bill C-44: Appropriation Act No. 1, 2023-24
Sponsor: Senator Raymonde Gagné
- This enactment grants the sum of $89,678,492,027 towards defraying charges and expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 that are not otherwise provided for.