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.