Environment & energy

Most activity in the last two sitting weeks first.

• Faster approvals for big projects

  Sets one-year deadlines for reviews of major energy projects and changes rules for transport supply chains and collective bargaining.

  Being studied

  In a House committee since October 8

  C-39 Building Canada Strong Act

• First Nations water rules

  Recognizes First Nations control over drinking water and wastewater on their lands and sets minimum standards for water quality.

  Being studied

  In a House committee since October 9

  C-37 First Nations Clean Water Act

• Energy efficiency rules updated

  Updates energy efficiency rules to encourage innovation and lets the government issue fines and corrective orders.

  Being debated

  Passed the Senate; now in the House, waiting for debate there

  S-4 An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act

• Lowest income tax rate cut

  Lowers personal income tax on the lowest bracket, and adds a temporary housing rebate for first-time buyers.

  Law since Mar 12

  C-4 Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act

Most of these never become law. Furthest along first.

• National flood and drought strategy

  Creates a national strategy to give key groups information to forecast floods and droughts.

  Almost law

  Passed the House; now in the Senate, waiting for debate there

  C-241 National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act · Private member's bill

• National strategy for soil health

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

  Being debated

  Passed the Senate; now in the House, debate there under way

  S-230 National Strategy for Soil Health Act · Senator's bill

• Strategy to end energy poverty

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

  Being debated

  First debate in the Senate: 1 day so far

  S-251 An Act to establish a national strategy to end energy poverty · Senator's bill

• Higher liability for marine damage

  Increases liability for damage to marine areas, meant to better protect Canadian waters and coasts.

  Being debated

  Back from committee; final debate in the House next

  C-244 Clean Coasts Act · Private member's bill

• Framework for durable electronics and appliances

  Requires a national framework to promote the durability and repairability of electronics and essential home appliances.

  Being studied

  In a House committee since June 17

  C-267 National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act · Private member's bill

• Heat recovery tax credit

  Gives a tax credit to businesses that buy equipment to turn industrial heat into energy.

  Being debated

  First debate in the House: 1 day so far

  C-269 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (heat recovery tax credit) · Private member's bill

• Climate rules for financial institutions

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

  Being debated

  First debate in the Senate: 3 days so far

  S-238 Enacting Climate Commitments Act · Senator's bill

• Gatineau Park protections and boundaries

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

  Being studied

  In a Senate committee since April 15

  S-229 Gatineau Park Act · Senator's bill