Defence
Bills about the Canadian Armed Forces, military justice, defence buying, veterans' recognition. 6 bills this Parliament.
Government bills moving
Most activity in the last two sitting weeks first.
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Rules for defence buying and investment
Creates a defence investment agency and expands federal powers to buy and stockpile equipment for national defence and security.
Being studiedIn a House committee since October 26
Became law 1
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Military justice system changes
Removes military authority over sexual offences in Canada and changes how top military justice officials are appointed.
Law since Jun 18
From individual MPs and senators 1
Most of these never become law. Furthest along first.
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Framework for wartime service recognition
Sets up a national framework to recognize military service as wartime service based on set criteria.
Being debatedPassed the Senate; now in the House, waiting for debate there
S-246 Wartime Service Recognition Act · Senator's bill
Waiting their turn, voted down or dropped 3
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Adds service dogs to the rehabilitation services provided to veterans.
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Ends country exemptions for weapons export permits, meant to align Canadian law with the Arms Trade Treaty.
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Sets October 22 of each year as a national memorial day to honour Canadian military members who died during peacetime in Canada.