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Being debated or studied (42) · Proposed (6) · Law (4) · Waiting their turn (1) · Voted down or dropped (2)

Being debated or studied 42

  1. S-239 Canadian Prosperity Act

    Lets the competition commissioner recommend ways to remove internal trade barriers, and requires federal bodies to respond within 120 days.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Martin Klyne · At third reading in the Senate · since October 29, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  2. S-237 Cities and Municipalities Day Act

    Designates October 31 of each year as Cities and Municipalities Day.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Éric Forest · Senate bill awaiting first reading in the House of Commons · since October 29, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  3. S-230 National Strategy for Soil Health Act 1 debate

    Requires a national plan to protect and care for soil across Canada, along with regular reporting.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Robert Black · At second reading in the House of Commons · since April 22, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  4. S-220 Hellenic Heritage Month Act

    Designates the month of March as Hellenic Heritage Month across Canada.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Tony Loffreda · At third reading in the Senate · since October 29, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  5. S-209 Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act 3 debates

    Makes it an offence for organizations to make pornographic material available to young persons on the internet.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Julie Miville-Dechêne · At consideration in committee in the House of Commons · Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities · since October 28, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  6. S-242 Georgina’s Law 2 debates

    Continues national action to prevent intimate partner violence.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Fabian Manning · At second reading in the House of Commons · since May 27, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  7. S-245 National Blanket Ceremony Day Act

    Designates June 30 of each year as National Blanket Ceremony Day.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Mary Jane McCallum · At second reading in the Senate · since March 24, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  8. S-217 Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act (measuring the tax gap to fight international tax evasion) 2 debates

    Requires the Canada Revenue Agency to report on tax evasion convictions and unpaid tax estimates, meant to fight international evasion.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Percy E. Downe · At consideration in committee in the House of Commons · Standing Committee on Finance · since October 20, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  9. S-202 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages)

    Requires warning labels on alcoholic beverages sold in Canada.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Patrick Brazeau · At third reading in the Senate · since November 20, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  10. S-251 An Act to establish a national strategy to end energy poverty

    Requires a national plan to end energy poverty and creates an advisory council to help guide it.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Mary Coyle · At second reading in the Senate · since October 1, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  11. S-226 Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act 2 debates

    Designates the second week of May each year as Jury Duty Appreciation Week.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Lucie Moncion · At consideration in committee in the House of Commons · Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights · since September 22, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  12. S-215 National Immigration Month Act 1 debate

    Designates November of each year as National Immigration Month across Canada.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Amina Gerba · At second reading in the House of Commons · since June 17, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  13. S-201 National Framework on Sickle Cell Disease Act 1 debate

    Sets up a national framework to support Canadians with sickle cell disease, their families and their caregivers.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Marie-Françoise Mégie · At consideration in committee in the House of Commons · Standing Committee on Health · since June 16, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  14. S-224 An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act

    Directs federal prosecutors to handle offences under First Nation laws unless a community hires its own prosecutor or makes an agreement.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Mary Jane McCallum · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs · since June 11, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  15. S-223 An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act

    Requires RCMP officers to enforce First Nation laws and carry out warrants issued under those laws.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Mary Jane McCallum · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs · since June 11, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  16. S-221 National Bird of Canada Act

    Recognizes the Canada jay as the national bird of Canada.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Salma Ataullahjan · Senate bill awaiting first reading in the House of Commons · since June 11, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  17. S-219 Judicial Independence Day Act

    Designates January 11 of every year as Judicial Independence Day.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Pierre Moreau · Senate bill awaiting first reading in the House of Commons · since June 11, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  18. S-248 Caribbean Heritage Month Act

    Names July of every year as Caribbean Heritage Month across Canada.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Paulette Senior · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology · since June 9, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  19. S-246 Wartime Service Recognition Act 1 debate

    Sets up a national framework to recognize military service as wartime service based on set criteria.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Hassan Yussuff · At second reading in the House of Commons · since June 8, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  20. S-218 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)

    Sets conditions Parliament must meet before using the notwithstanding clause to override parts of the Charter.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Peter Harder · At second reading in the Senate · since May 28, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  21. S-213 An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (demographic information)

    Requires registered political parties to publish diversity information and directs election officials to report on candidate demographics.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Donna Dasko · At second reading in the Senate · since May 28, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  22. S-244 National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day Act

    Names May 17 of every year as National Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Yonah Martin · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology · since June 2, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  23. S-205 Providing Alternatives to Isolation and Ensuring Oversight and Remedies in the Correctional System Act (Tona’s Law) 1 debate

    Transfers federal prisoners with disabling mental health issues to hospitals and limits isolation without a court order to 48 hours.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Kim Pate · At second reading in the House of Commons · since May 28, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  24. S-233 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against persons who provide health services and first responders) 3 debates

    Requires judges to consider whether an assault victim is a health worker or first responder when deciding sentences.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Leo Housakos · At consideration in committee in the House of Commons · Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights · since May 27, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  25. S-235 National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act

    Requires the public safety minister to maintain and update the federal plan against human trafficking and address its harms.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Salma Ataullahjan · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights · since May 26, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  26. S-214 An Act to amend the Special Economic Measures Act (disposal of foreign state assets)

    Allows the federal cabinet to dispose of seized foreign state assets if they were taken without a court order.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Donna Dasko · Senate bill awaiting first reading in the House of Commons · since May 26, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  27. S-247 National Framework on Food Allergy Act

    Creates a national framework on food allergies.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Andrew Cardozo · At second reading in the Senate · since May 5, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  28. S-211 National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act

    Requires a national plan to regulate sports betting ads and asks broadcast regulators to review their rules.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Marty Deacon · At consideration in committee in the House of Commons · Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage · since April 22, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  29. S-238 Enacting Climate Commitments Act

    Sets climate commitments for financial institutions, requiring them to report climate targets and align their operations with climate goals.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Rosa Galvez · At second reading in the Senate · since October 29, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  30. S-225 National Thanadelthur Day Act

    Designates February 5 of each year as National Thanadelthur Day.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Mary Jane McCallum · Senate bill awaiting first reading in the House of Commons · since April 21, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  31. S-232 Can’t Buy Silence Act

    Restricts using federal funds for non-disclosure agreements in discrimination or harassment settlements and requires reporting on their use.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Marilou McPhedran · At second reading in the Senate · since June 12, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  32. S-229 Gatineau Park Act

    Sets Gatineau Park's boundaries, bans sales of public land within it, and requires managers to prioritize its ecological health.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Rosa Galvez · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources · since April 15, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  33. S-243 National Framework for Women’s Health in Canada Act

    Requires the creation of a national framework to promote and protect women's health across Canada.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Danièle Henkel · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology · since March 26, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  34. S-241 An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act

    Allows First Nations governing bodies to run, manage, and license lotteries on their reserves after giving notice to governments.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Scott Tannas · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs · since March 12, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  35. S-216 Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System Act

    Declares the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Jim Quinn · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications · since February 10, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  36. S-208 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (independence of the judiciary)

    Allows judges to change prescribed sentences and requires written reasons before handing down mandatory minimum prison terms.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Kim Pate · At second reading in the Senate · since May 28, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  37. S-203 Alcoholic Beverage Promotion Prohibition Act

    Bans the promotion of alcoholic beverages, with some exceptions, and sets rules and penalties to enforce the ban.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Patrick Brazeau · At second reading in the Senate · since May 28, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  38. S-204 National Framework on Heart Failure Act

    Plans a national framework to help Canadians access prevention, diagnosis and treatment for heart failure.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Yonah Martin · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology · since December 9, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  39. S-234 National Framework on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Act

    Requires the development of a national framework to support Canadians with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, their families and caregivers.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology · since November 25, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  40. S-206 National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act

    Requires the federal finance minister to develop a national plan for a guaranteed basic income for people over 17.

    Being studied Senate Public Bill · Kim Pate · At consideration in committee in the Senate · Standing Senate Committee on National Finance · since November 6, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  41. S-231 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)

    Allows advance written requests for medically assisted dying if a person loses the capacity to give final consent.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Pamela Wallin · At second reading in the Senate · since June 12, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  42. S-207 An Act to amend the Criminal Records Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation

    Allows criminal records to expire and repeals a related regulation.

    Being debated Senate Public Bill · Kim Pate · At second reading in the Senate · since May 28, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent

Proposed 6

  1. S-253 Making Child Care More Affordable for Canadian Families Act

    Adjusts the child care expense tax deduction in 2027 and ties future amounts to inflation.

    Proposed Senate Public Bill · At second reading in the Senate · since October 29, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  2. S-252 Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act (the Protect Act)

    Bans making or sharing commercial pornographic material without verifying age and consent, and requires websites to remove material upon request.

    Proposed Senate Public Bill · Yonah Martin · At second reading in the Senate · since October 20, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  3. S-250 Indigenous Rights Statement Act

    Requires a statement on how every government bill affects Indigenous rights recognized in the Constitution.

    Proposed Senate Public Bill · Margo Greenwood · At second reading in the Senate · since June 18, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  4. S-249 Christian Heritage Month Act

    Designates the month of December as Christian Heritage Month.

    Proposed Senate Public Bill · Leo Housakos · At second reading in the Senate · since June 9, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  5. S-240 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (declaration of exception pursuant to subsection 33(1) of the Charter for mandatory minimum sentences for child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences)

    Applies the notwithstanding clause to keep mandatory minimum sentences for possessing or accessing child sexual abuse material.

    Proposed Senate Public Bill · Leo Housakos · At second reading in the Senate · since November 5, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  6. S-236 An Act to amend the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and to establish a framework for implementing the rights of victims of crime

    Expands legal rights for crime victims and sets up a framework to put those rights into effect.

    Proposed Senate Public Bill · Leo Housakos · At second reading in the Senate · since October 1, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent

Law 4

  1. S-210 Ukrainian Heritage Month Act 4 debates

    Designates September as Ukrainian Heritage Month across Canada.

    Law Senate Public Bill · Stanley Kutcher · Royal assent received October 29, 2026 · S.C. 2026, c. 24

  2. S-227 Arab Heritage Month Act 2 debates

    Designates the month of April across Canada as Arab Heritage Month.

    Law Senate Public Bill · Mohammad Khair Al Zaibak · Royal assent received June 18, 2026 · S.C. 2026, c. 17

  3. S-228 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures) 2 debates

    Clarifies under the Criminal Code that a sterilization procedure wounds or maims a person for aggravated assault.

    Law Senate Public Bill · Yvonne Boyer · Royal assent received June 15, 2026 · S.C. 2026, c. 10

  4. S-1001 An Act to authorize Gore Mutual Insurance Company to apply to be continued as a body corporate under the laws of the Province of Quebec

    Allows Gore Mutual Insurance Company to apply to become a corporation under Quebec provincial law.

    Law Senate Private Bill · Tony Loffreda · Royal assent received November 20, 2025 · S.C. 2025, c. 7

Waiting their turn 1

Private members' bills wait outside the order of precedence until their sponsor's turn comes up in the draw; until then they are not debated.

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  1. S-1 An Act relating to railways

    Relates to railways across Canada.

    Proposed Senate Public Bill · Judith Seidman · Introduced as pro forma bill · since May 27, 2025

Voted down or dropped 2

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  1. S-212 National Strategy for Children and Youth Act 2 debates

    Requires the government to create a national strategy to support children and youth across Canada.

    Dropped Senate Public Bill · Rosemary Moodie · Bill not proceeded with · since March 12, 2026

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent
  2. S-222 Vote 16 Act

    Lowers the federal voting age to let Canadian citizens aged 16 and 17 vote in elections and referendums.

    Voted down Senate Public Bill · Marilou McPhedran · Bill defeated · since May 29, 2025

    1. Senate
    2. House
    3. Royal assent

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