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Federal Legislative Process in Canada
Track government House and Senate bills and private members bills through Parliament, and find out how a bill becomes law in Canada. For information on bills that have been passed and received Royal Assent, see Canadian Federal Acts and Regulations.
Conservative Omnibus Crime Bill
Nine anti-crime bills are wrapped into one in this massive piece of omnibus legislation from the Conservatives.
Legislation to Eliminate Pardons for Serious Crimes
The Canadian federal government introduces legislation to eliminate pardons for serious crimes.
Senate Tenure Bill
The Canadian government has introduced the Senate Tenure Bill which proposes setting term limits for Senators in Canada.
Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes Bill
Introduced in May 2006, this bill was later incorporated into the Tackling Violent Crime Act passed in 2008.
Marijuana Reform Bill
This bill to reform Canadian marijuana laws was introduced several times by Liberal governments in Canada, but never passed. The Conservative government elected in January 2006 says it does not plan to re-introduce the bill.
Royal Assent
The symbolic final stage of the federal legislative process in Canada.
House of Commons Bills - Government
Track bills initiated by the government in the House of Commons. From the Parliamentary Internet.
House of Commons Bills - Private Members
Track private members bills introduced in the House of Commons. From the Parliamentary Internet.
Senate Bills - Government
Track bills introduced by the Government in the Senate. From the Parliamentary Internet.
Senate Bills - Private Senators
Track private senators bills introduced in the Senate. From the Parliamentary Internet.
omnibus bill
Definition of an omnibus bill in Canadian government