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.
Bill to Extend Employment Insurance Benefits to the Self-Employed
The Conservative government has introduced legislation that would extend special benefits of the Employment Insurance Program to the self-employed.
The Conservative government has introduced legislation that would extend special benefits of the Employment Insurance Program to the self-employed.
Bill to Abolish Long-Gun Registry
In November 2007 the Canadian government re-introduced a bill to end the registry of long guns - hunting rifles and shotguns - in Canada. The bill was first introduced in 2006 but did not get past first reading.
In November 2007 the Canadian government re-introduced a bill to end the registry of long guns - hunting rifles and shotguns - in Canada. The bill was first introduced in 2006 but did not get past first reading.
Senate Tenure Bill
The Canadian government has introduced the Senate Tenure Bill which proposes setting term limits for Senators in Canada.
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
The Canadian government has introduced a bill to toughen sentences on gun crimes and increase mandatory minimum sentences under the Canadian Criminal Code.
The Canadian government has introduced a bill to toughen sentences on gun crimes and increase mandatory minimum sentences under the Canadian Criminal Code.
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.
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.
The symbolic final stage of the federal legislative process in Canada.
How a Government Bill Becomes Law
A simple explanation of the Canadian legislative process. From Inba Kehoe at Stauffer Library, Queen's University.
A simple explanation of the Canadian legislative process. From Inba Kehoe at Stauffer Library, Queen's University.
House of Commons Bills - Government
Track bills initiated by the government in the House of Commons. From the Parliamentary Internet.
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.
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.
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.
Track private senators bills introduced in the Senate. From the Parliamentary Internet.