C-422 – More financial freedom for people on disability
C-422 removes any restrictions based on marital status or household income to get any benefit under the Canada Disability Benefit Act.
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C-423 – More Affordability In The National Housing Strategy
C-423 changes the National Housing Strategy Act in an attempt to protect affordable housing, especially rentals.
C-424 – Parole Denial for Murderers Who Conceal Victim Locations
C-424 makes it harder for people convicted of homicide to get parole until the bodies of their victims are found.
What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29
And we’re back! Mostly covering committee reports as we get caught up on what was missed while I was taking a break.
What’s new in the House? – Nov 4 to 8
Once again not a lot to report in terms of legislation. The filibuster continued. There’s been a bit of movement on it, but it immediately got bogged down again, and a number of committee reports were submitted so we’re looking at those!
S-288 – Inherited Blood Disorder Awareness Day
S-288 makes October 18 Inherited Blood Disorders Day.
C-417 – A new framework for support animals for veterans
C-417 creates a framework for the Department of Veterans Affairs to make it easier for veterans to get support animals.
What’s new in the House? – Oct 28 to Nov 1
Happy Wednesday! Another slow week last week with the continued filibuster in the House. We’ve got a pair of committee reports to look at, and the Senate has finished going over a pair of Bills!
C-263 – A new Commissioner for responsible business practices abroad
C-263 creates the Commissioner for Responsible Business Abroad to help prevent businesses from committing human rights abuses abroad.
C-77 – A new Commissioner for handling Indigenous Treaties
C-77 creates the position of Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation for monitoring the implementation of modern treaties with Indigenous groups.