Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Commons Sense Making sense of the House of Commons ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://commonssense.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [C-12 - A second attempt at new border protections](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/17/c-12-a-second-attempt-at-new-border-protections/) - C-12 is a second attempt to change our border policy after the negative backlash over C-2. - [C-230 - More transparency on money owed to the feds](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2026/03/02/c-230-more-transparency-on-money-owed-to-the-feds/) - C-230 creates a registry of debt owed to the government and any actions taken on it. - [C-229 - A new framework for ADHD](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2026/02/23/c-229-a-new-framework-for-adhd/) - C-229 creates a national framework for helping people with ADHD. - [C-227 - A strategy to make housing more affordable for young Canadians](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2026/02/20/c-227-a-strategy-to-make-housing-more-affordable-for-young-canadians/) - C-227 creates a national strategy to help young Canadians afford housing. - [C-226 - A framework for better transparency in food prices](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2026/02/16/c-226-a-framework-for-better-transparency-in-food-prices/) - C-226 creates a framework for unit pricing of groceries and transparency for price increases. - [C-224 - No more regulations for natural health products](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2026/02/13/c-224-no-more-regulations-for-natural-health-products/) - C-224 declares that natural health products are not therapeutic and as such won't be subject to the same regulations as other drugs. - [C-221 - Better informing victims of a criminal's conditional release](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2026/02/09/c-221-better-informing-victims-of-a-criminals-conditional-release/) - C-221 gives more information to victims of crimes when an offender is given a temporary absence, release, or parole. - [What's in the 2025 Budget? - Part 1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/11/10/whats-in-the-2025-budget-part-1/) - Starting coverage of the 2025 federal budget. It's a pretty hefty document so it'll take a bit to get through everything. - [What's in the 2025 Budget? - Part 2](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/11/14/whats-in-the-2025-budget-part-2/) - Part 2 of what's in the 2025 Budget. - [C-3 - No more second-generation cutoff for citizenship](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/09/15/c-3-no-more-second-generation-cutoff-for-citizenship/) - C-3 removes the second-generation cutoff for citizenship and gives citizenship to anyone who could have had it if it wasn't for the cutoff. - [What's new in the House? - Nov 3 to 7, 2025](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/11/12/whats-new-in-the-house-nov-3-to-7-2025/) - Bill Updates C-3 - An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025) A number of amendments had been proposed to the version of C-3 that came back from committee, which pretty much revert it back to what it was before it went to committee. A vote was held on the amendments and they passed with - [S-211 Dealing with the endless sports gambling ads](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/11/07/s-211-dealing-with-the-endless-sports-gambling-ads/) - S-211 creates a framework to control sports gambling ads in the country. - [What's new in the House? - Oct 27 to 31](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/11/05/whats-new-in-the-house-oct-27-to-31/) - Not a lot from last week. Lots of debate around C-3 but not much else. We've got a Committee Report back on the Conflict of Interest Act that got some attention though, so we'll be looking at that! - [What's new in the House? - Oct 20 to 24](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/29/whats-new-in-the-house-oct-20-to-24/) - Last week there was a vote on an Opposition Motion as well as some movement on C-3 and C-12. - [C-220 - No more changing sentencing based on immigration status](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/11/03/c-220-no-more-changing-sentencing-based-on-immigration-status/) - C-220 makes it so immigration status has no impact on sentencing for a crime. - [C-245 - Keeping the feds out of Quebec's culture](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/31/c-245-keeping-the-feds-out-of-quebecs-culture/) - C-245 exempts Quebec from the Canadian Multiculturalism Act. - [C-222 - Continuing new parent benefits in the event of death](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/27/c-222-continuing-new-parent-benefits-in-the-event-of-death/) - C-222 allows new parents to continue collecting benefits in the event of their child dying. - [C-223 - New protections from family violence for children](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/24/c-223-new-protections-from-family-violence-for-children/) - C-223 makes some changes to how divorce courts make decisions on child custody. - [C-2 - New border protections - Parts 10 to 12](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/20/c-2-new-border-protections-parts-10-to-12/) - C-2 introduces some significant new powers around how we manage our borders. It's split into 16 parts, and today we're looking at Parts 10 to 12. - [C-2 - New border protections - Part 6 to 9](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/16/c-2-new-border-protections-part-6-to-9/) - C-2 introduces some significant new powers around how we manage our borders. It's split into 16 parts, and today we're looking at Parts 6 to 9. - [C-2 - New border protections - Parts 1 to 5](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/13/c-2-new-border-protections-parts-1-to-5/) - C-2 introduces some significant new powers around how we manage our borders. - [C-2 - New border protections - Parts 13 to 16](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/04/c-2-new-border-protections-parts-13-to-16/) - C-2 introduces some significant new powers around how we manage our borders. It's split into 16 parts, and today we're looking at Parts 13 to 16. - [What's new in the House? - Oct 6 to 10](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/15/whats-new-in-the-house-oct-6-to-10/) - Another short one, with just two Opposition Motions to cover. - [C-228 - More transparency for new international treaties](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/10/c-228-more-transparency-for-new-international-treaties/) - C-228 creates new requirements for the government before they can ratify any international agreements. - [What's new in the House? - Oct 1 to Oct 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/08/whats-new-in-the-house-oct-1-to-oct-3/) - Short week last week, just a vote on one Motion and a new Motion that will be voted on this week. - [C-218 - No MAID for mental health issues](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/08/22/c-218-no-maid-for-mental-health-issues/) - C-218 prevents people from qualifying for MAID based entirely on mental health issues. - [C-225 - "New", "stronger" punishments for abusing an intimate partner](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/06/c-225-new-stronger-punishments-for-abusing-an-intimate-partner/) - C-225 creates a series of new crimes around abusing an intimate partner. - [What's new in the House? - Sept 22 to 26](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/10/03/whats-new-in-the-house-sept-22-to-26/) - Last week we had a few Motions from the Conservatives. - [C-4 - Less income tax, new home rebate, and another thing](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/09/26/c-4-less-income-tax-new-home-rebate-and-another-thing/) - C-4 introduces some affordability measures and makes it easier for political parties to do what they want with your personal information. - [What's new in the House? - Sept 15 to 19, 2025](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/09/24/whats-new-in-the-house-sept-15-to-19-2025/) - First week back from summer break so a lot of bookkeeping and not a lot of action. Only one Motion to cover, so it's a short one today! - [C-216 - Part 2 - Better clarity around online safety laws](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/09/12/c-216-part-2-better-clarity-around-online-safety-laws/) - Part 2 of C-216 makes some tweaks to existing legislation to make the law a bit more clear when it comes to online crimes. - [C-216 - Part 1 - New protections for minors online](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/08/25/c-216-part-1-new-protections-for-minors-online/) - C-216 creates new regulations around online safety. - [C-217 - Free tuition for people with disabilities](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/08/18/c-217-free-tuition-for-people-with-disabilities/) - C-217 would pay the post-secondary tuition for people with disabilities. - [C-215 - A new strategy for handling shipping container spills](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/08/11/c-215-a-new-strategy-for-handling-shipping-container-spills/) - C-215 creates a new National Strategy for addressing pollution caused by shipping container spills. - [C-214 - Creating a new plan for renewable energy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/08/08/c-214-creating-a-new-plan-for-renewable-energy/) - C-214 has the Minister of Natural Resources develop a National Strategy to replace 100% of our energy with renewables by 2030. - [C-213 - More reliable citizenship for refugees](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/08/01/c-213-more-reliable-citizenship-for-refugees/) - C-213 makes it more reliable to apply for permanent residency as a refugee. - [C-212 - A new Ombud to oversee immigration](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/28/c-212-a-new-ombud-to-oversee-immigration/) - C-212 creates an ombud to monitor the immigration system and make sure it's fair. - [C-399 - The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Ombud Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/08/05/c-399-the-department-of-immigration-and-a-citizenship-ombud-act/) - C-399 creates an Ombud to deal with discrimination in Canada's immigration system. - [C-211 - Easier access to the federal disability credit](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/25/c-211-easier-access-to-the-federal-disability-credit/) - C-211 makes it easier to apply for federal disability benefits. - [C-210 - A new alternative to the Oath of Allegiance](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/21/c-210-a-new-alternative-to-the-oath-of-allegiance/) - C-210 gives new Senators and MPs the option to recite an Oath of Office instead of the Oath of Allegiance. - [C-209 - A Month to Celebrate Albanian Heritage](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/18/c-209-a-month-to-celebrate-albanian-heritage/) - C-209 declares November to be Albanian Heritage Month. - [C-202 - Better protections for the poultry and egg markets](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/09/c-202-better-protections-for-the-poultry-and-egg-markets/) - C-202 prevents the Minister of Foreign Affairs from agreeing to change our supply management on specific products. - [C-204 - Better tax credits for firefighters](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/27/c-204-better-tax-credits-for-firefighters/) - C-204 increases the amount of tax credits firefighters get. - [C-205 - More Indigenous and homeless inclusion in the Housing Strategy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/30/c-205-more-indigenous-and-homeless-inclusion-in-the-housing-strategy/) - C-205 makes changes to the National Housing Strategy to make sure Indigenous and homeless communities are involved in the Strategy. - [C-207 - New requirements to leave the Canada Pension Plan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/11/c-207-new-requirements-to-leave-the-canada-pension-plan/) - C-207 adds a new condition that must be met before a province can leave the Canada Pension Plan. - [C-208 - A New National Livestock Brand](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/14/c-208-a-new-national-livestock-brand/) - C-208 creates a national livestock brand. - [C-206 - A new plan for dealing with brain injuries](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/07/07/c-206-a-new-plan-for-dealing-with-brain-injuries/) - C-206 creates a national strategy for preventing and treating brain injuries. - [What's new in the House? - June 16 to 20, 2025](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/25/whats-new-in-the-house-june-16-to-20-2025/) - We've got a pair of Motions this week and an update to C-202! - [C-203 - A time for celebrating Ukrainian heritage](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/23/c-203-a-time-for-celebrating-ukrainian-heritage/) - C-203 makes September Ukrainian Heritage Month. - [What's new in the House? - June 9 to 13, 2025](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/18/whats-new-in-the-house-june-9-to-13-2025/) - Another slower week last week, we've got a Motion on the lack of budget and one about Quebec wanting a refund on the money they put into the last Carbon Rebate. - [What's new in the House? - June 2 to 6, 2025](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/11/whats-new-in-the-house-june-2-to-6-2025/) - Last week was mostly spent finalizing the Throne Speech. - [What's new in the House? - May 26 - 30, 2025](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/04/whats-new-in-the-house-may-26-30-2025/) - Slow first week back as everyone debates how to respond to the King's Throne Speech! - [C-201 - More Affordable Mental Health Services](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/06/06/c-201-more-affordable-mental-health-services/) - C-201 makes it so provincial health insurance would need to cover mental health, addiction, and substance use services. - [What is C-340? - The Canada Pharmacare Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/08/what-is-c-340-the-canada-pharmacare-act/) - C-340 sets up a system that has the federal government reimburse provinces for their pharmacare programs as long as certain conditions are met. - [What is C-337? - Textile Waste Reduction Strategy Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/11/what-is-c-337-textile-waste-reduction-strategy-act/) - C-337 establishes a national strategy for reducing fabric waste. - [What is C-338? - National Indigenous Teachers Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/13/what-is-c-338-national-indigenous-teachers-day-act/) - C-338 declares February 22 National Indigenous Teachers Day. - [What is C-336? - Strengthening Reporting Obligations for Sex Offenders Act (Noah's Law)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/15/what-is-c-336-strengthening-reporting-obligations-for-sex-offenders-act-noahs-law/) - C-336 increases the length of time and frequency that a sex offender needs to report to a sex offender registry centre if they're likely to reoffend. - [What is C-335? - Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/18/what-is-c-335-defence-of-canada-medal-act-1946-1989/) - C-335 creates a new medal that can be awarded to people who served the country during the Cold War. - [What is C-332? - The Criminal Code and coercive conduct](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/22/what-is-c-332-the-criminal-code-and-coercive-conduct/) - C-332 makes it a crime to engage in coercive or controlling activities that negatively affect the mental or physical health of someone. - [What is C-333? - Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/25/what-is-c-333-peacetime-service-and-sacrifice-memorial-day-act/) - C-333 declares October 22 Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day. - [What is C-356? - Building Houses Not Bureaucracy Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/29/what-is-c-356-building-houses-not-bureaucracy-act/) - C-356 will tie funding for certain cities to the amount of housing they build, cut the GST for new rental units, and have the feds sell 15% of the land owned by them. - [What is C-334? - Publication bans on identifying victims](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/02/what-is-c-334-publication-bans-on-identifying-victims/) - C-334 makes it so adult victims of crimes need to consent to any bans on publishing information that could be used to identify them. - [What is C-358? - GST and the Carbon Tax](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/06/what-is-c-358-gst-and-the-carbon-tax/) - C-358 removes the GST applied to the Carbon Tax. - [What is C-357? - Federal employees and mental health](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/09/what-is-c-357-federal-employees-and-mental-health/) - C-357 makes it so certain federal employees can claim compensation for mental disorders developed as a result of their jobs. - [What is C-355? - Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/13/what-is-c-355-prohibition-of-the-export-of-horses-by-air-for-slaughter-act/) - C-355 makes it illegal to export horses by air for the purpose of being slaughtered. - [What is C-354? - The CRTC and Quebec](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/18/what-is-c-354-the-crtc-and-quebec/) - C-354 makes it so the CRTC needs to consult with Quebec before making any regulations that relate to its "cultural distinctiveness". - [What is C-359? - Feeds, Seeds, and Pest Control](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/20/what-is-c-359-feeds-seeds-and-pest-control/) - C-359 lets the government temporarily approve feeds, seeds, and pest control products if at least two trusted jurisdictions have approved them. - [What is C-360? - Wasted Food Reduction and Recovery Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/27/what-is-c-360-wasted-food-reduction-and-recovery-act/) - C-360 creates a national strategy to reduce the amount of wasted food in the country. - [What is M-79? - Confidence Votes and the Standing Orders](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/27/what-is-m-79-confidence-votes-and-the-standing-orders/) - M-79 is a Motion that would clearly outline what Confidence Votes are and when they can be used. - [What is C-361? - Albanian Heritage Month Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/03/what-is-c-361-albanian-heritage-month-act/) - C-361 declares November as Albanian Heritage Month. - [What is C-352? - Lowering Prices for Canadians Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/06/what-is-c-352-lowering-prices-for-canadians-act/) - C-352 makes changes to the Competition Act to increase fines for anti-competitive practices and loosen requirements to block mergers that would result in less competition. - [What is C-365? - The Consumer-led Banking Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/10/what-is-c-365-the-consumer-led-banking-act/) - C-365 gives the Minister of Finance 30 days to present a plan to implement open banking in Canada. - [What is C-364? - The Criminal Code and Remote Locations](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/13/what-is-c-364-the-criminal-code-and-remote-locations/) - C-364 adds some new aggravating factors to be considered when a court is determining a sentence for a crime. - [What is C-363? - Sexual offences in the military](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/15/what-is-c-363-sexual-offences-in-the-military/) - C-363 - An Act to amend the National Defence Act (sexual offences) - makes it so sexual offences committed by military personnel will no longer fall under the jurisdiction of the military justice system. This means that anyone in the military charged with a sexual offence will be tried under the normal court system. Note - [What is C-362? - Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombud Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/24/what-is-c-362-department-of-national-defence-and-canadian-forces-ombud-act/) - C-362 establishes the Office of the Ombud for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces. - [What is C-366? - Substances in tampons](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/27/what-is-c-366-substances-in-tampons/) - C-366 requires companies to include a list of substances contained in tampons on their packaging. - [What is C-367? - Promotion of hatred of antisemitism](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/29/what-is-c-367-promotion-of-hatred-of-antisemitism/) - C-367 removes certain defences for hate speech and spreading antisemitism from the Criminal Code. - [What is C-351? - Maximum security offenders](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/01/what-is-c-351-maximum-security-offenders/) - C-351 makes it so anyone deemed a 'dangerous offender' or has been convicted of more than one first degree murder will be held in a maximum security prison and cannot be transferred out. - [What is C-331? - The CSIS and duty of candour](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/04/what-is-c-331-the-csis-and-duty-of-candour/) - C-331 requires the CSIS to report on any potential breaches of its duty of candour towards courts to the House. - [What is C-330? - Canada Labour Code, successor rights, and airports](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/15/what-is-c-330-canada-labour-code-successor-rights-and-airports/) - C-330 outlines how labour contracts are handled when a new airport authority takes control of an airport. - [What is C-370? - Bringing Home Justice for Victims of Serious Crimes Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/18/what-is-c-370-bringing-home-justice-for-victims-of-serious-crimes-act/) - C-370 allows a judge to order someone to unlock an electronic device as part of an investigation. - [What is C-283? - Addiction treatment in penitentiaries](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/29/what-is-c-283-addiction-treatment-in-penitentiaries/) - C-283 makes it so prisons can be designated as addiction treatment facilities for convicts. - [What is C-369? - Christian Heritage Month Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/22/what-is-c-369-christian-heritage-month-act/) - C-369 makes December "Christian Heritage Month". - [What is C-371? - Rail Passenger Priority Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/25/what-is-c-371-rail-passenger-priority-act/) - C-371 makes it so passenger trains are given priority over commercial transport trains. - [What is C-313? - The Criminal Code and justification of custody](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/27/what-is-c-313-the-criminal-code-and-justification-of-custody/) - C-313 makes it harder for someone accused of certain crimes to be released on bail. - [What is C-312? - National Renewable Energy Strategy Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/29/what-is-c-312-national-renewable-energy-strategy-act/) - C-312 creates a national strategy to have 100% of Canada's electricity be generated by renewable sources by the end of 2030. - [What is C-311? - Violence Against Pregnant Women Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/01/what-is-c-311-violence-against-pregnant-women-act/) - C-311 increases the punishment for crimes against a pregnant woman. - [What is C-310? - Firefighter tax credits](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/03/what-is-c-310-firefighter-tax-credits/) - C-310 changes the Income Tax Act to increase the amount of tax credits volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers get. - [What is C-308? - National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/05/what-is-c-308-national-strategy-to-combat-human-trafficking-act/) - C-308 sets guidelines to maintain and update the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking. - [What is C-307? - The Labour Code and menstrual products](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/08/what-is-c-307-the-labour-code-and-menstrual-products/) - C-307 makes it so free menstrual products must be made available to employees in federally regulated workplaces. - [What is M-86? - Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/10/what-is-m-86-citizens-assembly-on-electoral-reform/) - M-86 creates a Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform. - [What is C-306? - National Women's Entrepreneurship Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/12/what-is-c-306-national-womens-entrepreneurship-day-act/) - C-306 declares November 19th as National Women's Entrepreneurship Day. - [What is C-303? - Government orders and the RCMP](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/15/what-is-c-303-government-orders-and-the-rcmp/) - C-303 restricts the government's ability to direct the RCMP's operations. - [What is C-304? - National Food Waste Awareness Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/17/what-is-c-304-national-food-waste-awareness-day-act/) - C-304 makes October 20th National Food Waste Awareness Day. - [What is C-305? - Anchorage prohibitions in BC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/19/what-is-c-305-anchorage-prohibitions-in-bc/) - C-305 makes it illegal to anchor a commercial ship in certain areas on the coast of BC. - [What is C-302? - The Labour Code and replacement workers](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/22/what-is-c-302-the-labour-code-and-replacement-workers/) - C-302 makes it illegal to bring in workers to replace employees that are on strike. - [What is C-300? - Buy Canadian](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/24/what-is-c-300-buy-canadian/) - C-300 has governments give preference to Canadian companies when buying products or services. - [What is C-273? - Protecting children from force as punishment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/26/what-is-c-273-protecting-children-from-force-as-punishment/) - C-273 removes a clause in the Criminal Code that allows force to be used to discipline a child. - [What is C-297? - Elections and indigenous languages](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/29/what-is-c-297-elections-and-indigenous-languages/) - C-297 supports the use of Indigenous languages at election stations. - [What is C-287? - Pest control and glyphosate](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/02/what-is-c-287-pest-control-and-glyphosate/) - C-287 makes it illegal to use glyphosate in pest control products. - [What is C-309? - Public institutions and bankruptcy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/03/what-is-c-309-public-institutions-and-bankruptcy/) - C-309 makes it so certain public companies will no longer be allowed to file for bankruptcy. - [What is C-301? - Student loan interest](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/09/what-is-c-301-student-loan-interest/) - C-301 eliminates interest on the federal portion of student loans. - [What is C-299? - Life imprisonment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/12/what-is-c-299-life-imprisonment/) - C-299 increases the maximum sentence for a number of crimes to life in prison - [What is C-374? - Government copyright](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/16/what-is-c-374-government-copyright/) - C-374 makes it so the federal government can't hold the copyright over anything produced by it. - [What is C-381? - The Protection against Extortion Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/23/what-is-c-381-the-protection-against-extortion-act/) - C-381 increases the punishments for extortion. - [What is C-380? - Environmental protections and plastic](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/26/what-is-c-380-environmental-protections-and-plastic/) - C-380 removes manufactured plastic from the list of environmentally toxic substances. - [What is C-376? - Prohibiting possession of firearms](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/08/what-is-c-376-prohibiting-possession-of-firearms/) - C-376 makes it so anyone convicted of a violent crime is barred from possessing a firearm. - [What is C-64? - The Pharmacare Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/11/what-is-c-64-the-pharmacare-act/) - C-64 sets up a national pharmacare program. - [What is C-375? - Exemptions to the Impact Assessment Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/22/what-is-c-375-exemptions-to-the-impact-assessment-act/) - C-375 allows the federal and provincial governments to exempt certain projects from needing a federal environmental impact assessment. - [What is C-384? - Turkish Heritage Month Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/25/what-is-c-384-turkish-heritage-month-act/) - C-384 declares October as Turkish Heritage Month. - [What is C-382? - Tax exemptions for extra-energy-efficient products](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/29/what-is-c-382-tax-exemptions-for-extra-energy-efficient-products/) - C-382 exempts certain extra-energy-efficient products from GST and creates a tax credit for purchasing them. - [What is C-383? - Prohibiting the Export of Thermal Coal Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/01/what-is-c-383-prohibiting-the-export-of-thermal-coal-act/) - C-383 makes it illegal to export thermal coal without special permission. - [What is C-386? - Special Service Medal for Domestic Emergency Relief Operations Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/03/what-is-c-386-special-service-medal-for-domestic-emergency-relief-operations-act/) - C-386 creates a new medal for service in a domestic emergency relief operation. - [What is C-385? - Exemptions to driving time limits for truckers](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/05/what-is-c-385-exemptions-to-driving-time-limits-for-truckers/) - C-385 creates an exemption to the daily driving limit for truckers. - [What is C-373? - Promotion of hatred and antisemitism](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/08/what-is-c-373-promotion-of-hatred-and-antisemitism/) - C-373 removes certain defences for hate speech and spreading antisemitism from the Criminal Code. - [What is C-372? - Fossil Fuel Advertising Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/16/what-is-c-372-fossil-fuel-advertising-act/) - C-372 makes it illegal to misrepresent the environmental impact of fossil fuels in advertising. - [What is C-296? - Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/19/what-is-c-296-respecting-families-of-murdered-and-brutalized-persons-act/) - C-296 - Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act - greatly increases the punishment for anyone who kidnaps, sexually assaults, and murders a victim. Anyone found guilty of all three crimes committed against the same victim will automatically be sentenced to life in prison with no option for parole for at least 25 years. - [What is C-286? - Recognition of Foreign Credentials Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/22/what-is-c-286-recognition-of-foreign-credentials-act/) - C-286 makes it easier to have the educational and work experience of immigrants be recognized in Canada. - [What is C-279? - Listing criminal organizations](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/28/what-is-c-279-listing-criminal-organizations/) - C-279 will allow the government to keep a public list of criminal organizations. - [What is C-274? - The Criminal Code and detention in custody](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/04/29/what-is-c-274-the-criminal-code-and-detention-in-custody/) - C-274 requires anyone charged with certain crimes be held in custody while waiting for their appearance in court. - [What is C-272? - Employing Persons with Disabilities Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/05/03/what-is-c-272-employing-persons-with-disabilities-act/) - C-272 creates a national strategy to increase the employment of people with disabilities. - [What is C-388? - Boosting Canadian Energy and Mining Projects and Ukraine's Munitions Supply Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/05/10/what-is-c-388-boosting-canadian-energy-and-mining-projects-and-ukraines-munitions-supply-act/) - C-388 - The Boosting Canadian Energy and Mining Projects and Ukraine's Munitions Supply Act - fast tracks energy and mining projects and improves the munitions supply to Ukraine. Part 1 - Energy and Mining Projects The first part of this Act deals with energy and mining projects and getting them done faster. The Minister of - [What is C-271? - St. Lawrence River Capacity and Protection Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/05/13/what-is-c-271-st-lawrence-river-capacity-and-protection-act/) - C-271 designates the St. Lawrence River a natural person, giving it legal rights. - [What is C-389? - Improving Accessibility to Automated External Defibrillators Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/05/17/what-is-c-389-improving-accessibility-to-automated-external-defibrillators-act/) - C-389 makes external automated defibrillators, kits containing them, and accessories to be used with them exempt from GST. - [What is C-387? - Provinces withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/05/20/what-is-c-387-provinces-withdrawing-from-the-canada-pension-plan/) - C-387 makes it more difficult for a province to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan. - [What is C-292? - Online Algorithm Transparency Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/05/27/what-is-c-292-online-algorithm-transparency-act/) - C-292 makes it illegal to allow an online algorithm to use personal information in a way that causes discrimination that's prohibited under the Canadian Human Rights Act, and requires platforms to be now transparent about how their algorithms work. - [What is C-392? - Reasonable time for trial](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/06/01/what-is-c-392-reasonable-time-for-trial/) - C-392 changes the Criminal Code to limit how much time is allowed between charging someone with a crime and completing their trial. - [What is C-393? - Recycling electronics with toxic substances](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/06/17/what-is-c-393-recycling-electronics-with-toxic-substances/) - C-393 blocks manufacturing and importing electronics that contain a toxic substance unless a recycling program is in place for them. - [What is C-404? - National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/06/21/what-is-c-404-national-conversion-therapy-awareness-day-act/) - C-404 makes January 7th National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day. - [What is C-411? - Arson, wildfires, and places of worship](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/06/24/what-is-c-411-arson-wildfires-and-places-of-worship/) - C-411 creates a new criminal offence for arson that results in a wildfire or the destruction of a place of worship. - [What is C-410? - Reducing taxes on campgrounds](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/06/28/what-is-c-410-reducing-taxes-on-campgrounds/) - C-410 changes how campgrounds are taxed, resulting in less taxes on them. - [What is C-409? - Fairness for Flight Attendants Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/01/what-is-c-409-fairness-for-flight-attendants-act/) - C-409 changes how work hours are calculated for flight attendants. - [What is C-408? - Referendums on electoral reform](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/05/what-is-c-408-referendums-on-electoral-reform/) - C-408 allows the government to call a referendum on electoral reform. It also allows referendums to happen at the same time as general elections. - [What is C-407? - National Livestock Brand of Canada Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/08/what-is-c-407-national-livestock-brand-of-canada-act/) - C-407 establishes a national brand for livestock, clearly marking them as Canadian. - [What is C-406? - National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/15/what-is-c-406-national-framework-for-food-price-transparency-act/) - C-406 creates a framework for unit pricing of groceries and transparency for price increases. - [What is C-405? - Contempt and perjury in the House](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/19/what-is-c-405-contempt-and-perjury-in-the-house/) - C-405 increases the punishment for perjury before the House and creates a new fine for people in contempt of Parliament. - [What is C-403? - Streamlining disability benefits](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/22/what-is-c-403-streamlining-disability-benefits/) - C-403 streamlines the application process for disability tax credits and pension benefits. - [What Is C-402? - Improved strategy on shipping container spills](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/26/what-is-c-402-improved-strategy-on-shipping-container-spills/) - C-402 creates a national strategy to dealing with pollution from shipping container spills. - [What is C-401? - Improving the Northern tax credit](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/07/29/what-is-c-401-improving-the-northern-tax-credit/) - C-401 increases the amount of the northern resident tax credit. - [What's new in the House? - Sept 16 - 20](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/25/whats-new-in-the-house-sept-16-20/) - Summer break is done and the House is back! We've got a few updates here, as well as some catch-up on things I missed before. - [What is C-377? - Security and the Need to Know](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/01/c-377/) - C-377 makes it easier for MPs to access information that needs secret security clearance. - [What is C-368? - Food and Drugs Act and natural health products](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/11/what-is-c-368-food-and-drugs-act-and-natural-health-products/) - C-368 declares that natural health products are not therapeutic and as such won't be subject to the same regulations as other drugs. - [What is C-353? - Foreign Hostage Takers Accountability Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/23/what-is-c-353-foreign-hostage-takers-accountability-act/) - C-353 allows the federal government to take action against foreign groups or other countries that take Canadians hostage or arbitrarily detain them for political reasons. - [What is C-277? - National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/18/what-is-c-277-national-strategy-on-brain-injuries-act/) - C-277 creates a strategy to raise awareness on brain injuries and help people recover from and live with them. - [What is C-270? - Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/15/what-is-c-270-stopping-internet-sexual-exploitation-act/) - C-270 requires makers and distributors of porn to verify the age and consent of anyone in their content. - [What is C-379? - The Combating Motor Vehicle Theft Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/19/what-is-c-379-the-combating-motor-vehicle-theft-act/) - C-379 increases the minimum sentence for a third offence of car theft. - [What's new in the House? - Sept 23 - 27](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/02/whats-new-in-the-house-sept-23-27/) - We've got another No Confidence Motion from Pierre last week, as well as a few updates to some Bills, including an interesting split in support for Universal Basic Income! - [What Is C-378? - More Time For Workplace Complaints](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/04/what-is-c-378-more-time-for-workplace-complaints/) - C-378 increases the amount of time former federal employees can file complaints against their employers. - [What is C-223? - Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Framework](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/28/what-is-c-223-guaranteed-livable-basic-income-framework/) - C-223 starts the process of creating a national universal basic income system. - [What's new in the House? - Sept 30 to Oct 4](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/09/whats-new-in-the-house-sept-30-to-oct-4/) - Light week last week, the House was off on Monday and things have been pretty heavily tied up with the debate over those documents the Liberals were supposed to hand over to the RCMP. - [What is C-319? - Old Age Security Act and pensions](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/22/what-is-c-319-old-age-security-act-and-pensions/) - C-319 increases the amount that is paid out from the Old Age Security pension. - [What's new in the House? - Oct 7 to 11](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/16/whats-new-in-the-house-oct-7-to-11/) - We've got another week of very little happening due to the ongoing stalling of the House. There was movement on some legislation coming back from the Senate, including the Pharmacare Act, as well as a few committee reports! - [What's new in the House? - Oct 21 to 25](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/30/whats-new-in-the-house-oct-21-to-25/) - Not a lot happened last week, the House is still held up over those SDTC documents. We did get a bit of new info when it comes to the letter that was sent to the Speaker that started this whole thing though. Details below! - [What's new in the House? - Oct 28 to Nov 1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/11/06/whats-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! - [S-288 - Inherited Blood Disorder Awareness Day](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/11/11/s-288-inherited-blood-disorder-awareness-day/) - S-288 makes October 18 Inherited Blood Disorders Day. - [What's new in the House? - Nov 4 to 8](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/11/13/whats-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! - [What's "new" in the House? - Nov 18 to Nov 29](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/08/whats-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. - [C-400 - A Framework On How To Protect Cash Use](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/08/02/c-400-a-framework-on-how-to-protect-cash-use/) - C-400 sets up a framework and some measures to protect access to cash. - [C-398 - Involving The Indigenous And Homeless In The Housing Strategy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/08/30/c-398-involving-the-indigenous-and-homeless-in-the-housing-strategy/) - C-398 changes the National Housing Strategy to prevent the removal of homeless encampments on federal land and makes sure Indigenous groups are consulted on housing initiatives. - [C-397 - No More Taxes On Funerals, Easier Death Reporting](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/02/c-397-no-more-taxes-on-funerals-easier-death-reporting/) - C-397 simplifies reporting a death to the government and makes funerals tax-exempt. - [C-396 - No More Double-dipping On The Carbon Tax](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/06/c-396-no-more-double-dipping-on-the-carbon-tax/) - C-396 makes the Carbon Tax exempt from GST. - [C-395 - Better Protection For Public Transit Workers](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/09/c-395-better-protection-for-public-transit-workers/) - C-395 increases the punishment for assaulting public transit workers that aren't operators. - [C-394 - Restoring minimum sentences for drug trafficking](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/13/c-394-restoring-minimum-sentences-for-drug-trafficking/) - C-394 restores minimum sentences for drug trafficking. - [C-390 - Allowing Provinces To Offer MAiD To More People](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/16/c-390-allowing-provinces-to-offer-maid-to-more-people/) - C-390 allows provinces to create their own frameworks for providing MAiD. - [S-258 - Better Reporting On Tax Evasion And The Tax Gap](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/20/s-258-better-reporting-on-tax-evasion-and-the-tax-gap/) - S-258 has the CRA publish a list of all instances of tax evasion, as well as report on the tax gap. - [C-391 - Protecting Hospitals From Weapons And Illegal Drug Use](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/23/c-391-protecting-hospitals-from-weapons-and-illegal-drug-use/) - C-391 increases punishments for having weapons near hospitals and reduces the use of illegal drugs in them. - [C-276 - New Restrictions On Replacing Striking Workers](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/27/c-276-new-restrictions-on-replacing-striking-workers/) - C-276 restricts an employer's ability to replace staff during a strike or lockout. - [C-413 - New Restrictions On Residential School Misinformation](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/30/c-413-new-restrictions-on-residential-school-misinformation/) - C-413 makes it illegal to condone, downplay, deny, or justify the residential school system and its impact on Indigenous groups. - [C-269 - More Consistency In Getting Help For Suicide Prevention](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/04/c-269-more-consistency-in-getting-help-for-suicide-prevention/) - C-269 has the CRTC create a 3-digit phone number dedicated to suicide prevention. - [C-268 - Celebrating The Heritage Of Lebanese Canadians](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/07/c-268-celebrating-the-heritage-of-lebanese-canadians/) - C-268 makes November Lebanese Heritage Month. - [C-267 - No more excise tax on non-alcoholic beer](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/11/c-267-no-more-excise-tax-on-non-alcoholic-beer/) - C-267 removes the excise tax on non-alcoholic beer. - [C-414 - Better access to mental health and addiction services](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/14/c-414-better-access-to-mental-health-and-addiction-services/) - C-414 changes the Canada Health Act to add mental health, addiction, and substance use services to the list of insured services. - [C-266 - Reducing the excise tax on beer and liquor](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/18/c-266-reducing-the-excise-tax-on-beer-and-liquor/) - C-266 reduces the excise tax on beer and liquor. - [C-265 - A New National Strategy For Perinatal Mental Health](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/21/c-265-a-new-national-strategy-for-perinatal-mental-health/) - C-265 establishes a national strategy to address perinatal mental health issues such as postpartum depression. - [C-416 - A month for celebrating Hungarian heritage](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/25/c-416-a-month-for-celebrating-hungarian-heritage/) - C-416 makes October Hungarian Heritage Month. - [C-415 - New protections for flight attendant wages](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/28/c-415-new-protections-for-flight-attendant-wages/) - C-415 creates new protections for flight attendants to ensure they get paid for time worked. - [C-77 - A new Commissioner for handling Indigenous Treaties](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/11/01/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. - [C-263 - A new Commissioner for responsible business practices abroad](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/11/04/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-417 - A new framework for support animals for veterans](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/11/08/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. - [C-424 - Parole Denial for Murderers Who Conceal Victim Locations](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/10/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. - [C-423 - More Affordability In The National Housing Strategy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/13/44-1-c-423/) - C-423 changes the National Housing Strategy Act in an attempt to protect affordable housing, especially rentals. - [C-422 - More financial freedom for people on disability](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/17/44-1-c-422/) - C-422 removes any restrictions based on marital status or household income to get any benefit under the Canada Disability Benefit Act. - [C-421 - Fighting high grocery bills by supporting more food cooperatives](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/20/44-1-c-421/) - C-421 wants to fight high grocery prices by creating a strategy to support small and medium-sized grocery businesses. - [What's "new" in the House - Dec 2 to 17](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/22/whats-new-in-the-house-dec-2-to-17/) - Today we catch up on the rest of what happened leading up to the winter break! - [C-420 - No More Access To The Proceeds Of Organized Crime](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/24/c-420-no-more-access-to-the-proceeds-of-organized-crime/) - C-420 takes away access to property belonging to anyone convicted of a crime involving a criminal organization if they got the property through organized crime. - [C-419 - Better Access To Eye Care](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/27/44-1-c-419/) - C-419 creates a national strategy to improve access to eye care. - [C-78 - A More Affordable Holiday](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/01/31/c-78-a-more-affordable-holiday/) - C-78 removes the GST from a number of products for the holidays. - [C-71 - Better Access To Citizenship For Canadians Born Abroad](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/02/03/c-71-better-access-to-citizenship-for-canadians-born-abroad/) - C-71 makes changes to the Citizenship Act to fix gaps caused by changes made to it in 2009. - [C-76 - More development freedom for the town of Jasper](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/02/07/c-76-more-development-freedom-for-the-town-of-jasper/) - C-76 sets up the ability for Jasper to take control of their own land use planning and development. - [C-73 - More accountability in our commitments to protect biodiversity](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/02/10/c-73-more-accountability-in-our-commitments-to-protect-biodiversity/) - C-73 requires the Minister of the Environment to create a national strategy for protecting biodiversity. - [C-72 - Better control over your healthcare records](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/02/14/c-72-better-control-over-your-healthcare-records/) - C-72 makes it easier to access your healthcare records and share them with healthcare providers. - [C-418 - Better Employment Insurance coverage](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/02/28/c-418-better-employment-insurance-coverage/) - C-418 makes several fairly significant changes to the Employment Insurance Act. - [S-276 - Ukrainian Heritage Month](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/03/03/s-276-ukrainian-heritage-month/) - S-276 declares September to be Ukrainian Heritage Month. - [Introducing the Commons Sense Vote Compass](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/03/27/introducing-the-commons-sense-vote-compass/) - We have a Vote Compass now! - [Updates are on pause for March](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2025/03/06/updates-are-on-pause-for-march/) - No more posts for the month, click for details! - [What is C-294? - The Copyright Act (interoperability)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/14/what-is-c-294-the-copyright-act-interoperability/) - C-294 makes some changes to the Copyright Act to allow software to be modified to work with devices other than the ones it was intended for. - [What is C-244? - The Copyright Act and the right to repair](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/24/what-is-c-244-the-copyright-act-and-the-right-to-repair/) - C-244 is the first piece of Right to Repair legislation that the government has proposed, with more intended to follow. - [What is C-284? - The National Strategy for Eye Care Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/07/what-is-c-284-the-national-strategy-for-eye-care-act/) - C-284 would have the Minister of Health, in consultation with provincial governments and other relevant stakeholders, create a national strategy for preventing and treating eye diseases in Canada. - [What is S-269? - The National Framework on Advertising for Sports Betting Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/24/what-is-s-269-the-national-framework-on-advertising-for-sports-betting-act/) - S-269 sets up a framework to regulate advertising for sports betting and sets standards to prevent risk to people that are addicted to gambling. - [What is C-291? - The Criminal Code (Child sexual abuse and exploitation material)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/17/what-is-c-291-the-criminal-code-child-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-material/) - C-291 replaces all instances of "child pornography" in the Criminal Code (and elsewhere) with "child sexual abuse and exploitation material". - [Make Yourself Heard - Upcoming Votes in the House](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/10/07/make-yourself-heard-upcoming-votes-in-the-house/) - This week's list of upcoming votes is pretty much the same as last week, things have been slow to move in the House. - [Make Yourself Heard - A Call to Action](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/09/30/make-yourself-heard-a-call-to-action/) - Here's a list of legislation that's coming up for a vote soon. - [What is C-323? - Excise Tax and mental health services](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/10/what-is-c-323-excise-tax-and-mental-health-services/) - C-323 would make a GST exemption for mental health services. - [What is S-252? - The Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/22/what-is-s-252-the-jury-duty-appreciation-week-act/) - S-252 - Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act - would declare the second week of May as Jury Duty Appreciation Week, recognizing the importance of jury duty and hoping to increase awareness of how the justice system works. - [What is C-322? - National Framework for a School Food Program Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/09/what-is-c-322-national-framework-for-a-school-food-program-act/) - C-322 would establish a national framework for a school food program. - [What is S-224? - Human trafficking definitions](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/11/what-is-s-224-human-trafficking-definitions/) - S-224 clarifies what counts as "exploitation" when deciding if someone's engaged in human trafficking. - [House of Commons Summary - March 20 to 22](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/27/house-of-commons-summary-march-20-to-22/) - Shorter summary today as the House is off this week, but we've got two Motions on the Carbon Tax and a few Bill updates. - [Bill C-29 - National Council for Reconciliation Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/22/bill-c-29-national-council-for-reconciliation-act/) - C-29 would create the Council for Reconciliation. This council is an independent, non-political organization which will have at least two-thirds of its members from Indigenous backgrounds. Its purpose will be to report on the progress towards reconciliation between Canadian governments and Indigenous groups, and to make recommendations on what could be done to advance reconciliation. - [House of Commons Summary - March 18 to 19](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/20/house-of-commons-summary-march-18-to-19/) - Not a lot this week as the House only just came back from break. Only real noteworthy part is an NDP Motion on the conflict in Gaza. - [What is C-35? - Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/03/what-is-c-35-canada-early-learning-and-child-care-act/) - C-35 - Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act - is basically a framework Bill related to early learning and child care initiatives. It exists to establish the goals of the federal government in supporting those initiatives, and what it should work towards with provincial governments and Indigenous groups. - [House of Commons Summary - Feb 26 to March 1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/03/06/house-of-commons-update-feb-26-to-march-1/) - Fair bit happened last week, with some progress on the ArriveCAN issue and a change in the House's hours of operation. - [What is C-320? - Conditional Release and disclosure to victims](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/28/what-is-c-320-conditional-release-and-disclosure-to-victims/) - C-320 makes it so courts are required to explain to the victims of crimes how they determined the dates for things like reviews, parole, and release. - [What is C-321? - The Criminal Code and assaults against healthcare workers and first responders](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/14/what-is-c-321-the-criminal-code-and-assaults-against-healthcare-workers-and-first-responders/) - C-321 would make it so assaulting a healthcare worker or first responder results in stricter sentencing. - [What is C-318? - EI and adoptive parents](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/22/what-is-c-318-ei-and-adoptive-parents/) - C-318 gives paternal leave to the parents of adopted children or the children of surrogates. - [House of Commons Summary - Feb 14 to 16](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/21/house-of-commons-summary-feb-14-to-16/) - We've got updates on a few Bills, including C-273, which prevents parents and teachers from using force on children! - [What is C-317? - National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/31/what-is-c-317-national-strategy-on-flood-and-drought-forecasting-act/) - C-317 creates a strategy to share information that can be used to forecast floods and droughts with provinces, municipalities, and relevant industries. - [What is S-202? - The Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/03/what-is-s-202-the-parliament-of-canada-act-parliamentary-visual-artist-laureate/) - S-202 would create the position of Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate, someone who would help promote the Arts in Canada. - [House of Commons Summary - Feb 7 to 13](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/14/house-of-commons-summary-feb-7-to-13/) - We have a Motion to deal with the increase in car thefts, the death of Motion M-86, and a few Bill updates! - [House of Commons Summary - Jan 31 to Feb 6](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/02/07/house-of-commons-summary-jan-31-to-feb-6/) - Pierre Poilievre's motion to cancel the carbon tax increase was rejected. The Committee on Agriculture recommended measures to boost Canada’s food processing and the Finance Committee opposed the RBC-HSBC merger. Bills C-355 and C-321 advanced. - [House of Commons Summary - Jan 29 to 30](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2024/01/31/house-of-commons-summary-jan-29-to-30/) - The House of Commons discussed a motion for the release of "honorary Canadian" journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza, initially blocked but later passed. A Committee recommended sanctions against the Speaker for partisanship, with Conservatives seeking his resignation, which was voted down. - [House of Commons Summary - Dec 13 to 15](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/20/house-of-commons-summary-dec-13-to-15/) - This week we've got a Motion on airport safety, movement on a Bill to keep kids away from online porn, and more progress on the carbon tax exemption for farmers. - [What is C-234? - An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/10/what-is-c-234-an-act-to-amend-the-greenhouse-gas-pollution-pricing-act/) - C-234 - An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act - would change the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to expand what farming machinery is exempt from the Carbon Tax to include heating and cooling, as well as extend the exemption for farming fuel to natural gas and propane. - [What is S-210? - Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/02/what-is-s-210-protecting-young-persons-from-exposure-to-pornography-act/) - S-210 creates specific requirements for age verification to access sexually explicit material online. - [What is C-295? - The Criminal Code and neglect of vulnerable adults](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/10/what-is-c-295-the-criminal-code-and-neglect-of-vulnerable-adults/) - C-295 makes makes it so the owners and managers of LTCs can be punished for poor care of their residents, and prevents them from being responsible for vulnerable adults again. - [House of Commons Summary - Dec 6 to 12](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/13/house-of-commons-summary-dec-6-to-12/) - Last week we had someone kicked out for unparliamentary language, an investigation into the Speaker, and a voting marathon! - [House of Commons Summary - Nov 29 to Dec 5](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/12/06/house-of-commons-summary-nov-29-to-dec-5/) - Happy December everyone! We've got a few Bill updates today and a pair of Motions, one of which addresses a recent statement from the Canadian Human Rights Commission on Christmas! - [What is C-48? - Bail reform](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/09/what-is-c-48-bail-reform/) - C-48 makes it more difficult for people previously convicted of violent offences to get bail. - [What is C-275? - Biosecurity on Farms](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/21/what-is-c-275-biosecurity-on-farms/) - C-275 would make it illegal to unlawfully enter a place where animals are kept if doing so could result in the animals being exposed to diseases or toxic substances. - [Site Update](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/11/22/site-update-2/) - Hello everyone! Sorry about missing the last few posts. Life's gotten busy, I've burned through my buffer and haven't had a chance to get anything new up. There won't be an update today as I'm getting some new summaries set up, and we'll be back to our regular schedule again on Friday. Sorry again and - [What is C-280? - The Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/19/what-is-c-280-the-financial-protection-for-fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-farmers-act/) - C-280 would create new protections for the farmers of perishable goods in the event that someone purchasing from them files for bankruptcy while they owe the farmer money. - [C-252 - Child Health Protection Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/11/c-252-child-health-protection-act/) - C-252 would prohibit marketing food and beverages "that contribute to excess sugar, saturated fats, or sodium in children's diets" in a way that targets anyone under the age of 13. - [House of Commons Summary - Oct 18 to 24](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/25/house-of-commons-summary-oct-18-to-24/) - Lots of Bill Updates today as well as another Motion on government spending from Pierre! - [What is C-325 - The Criminal Code and conditions of release and conditional sentences](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/17/what-is-c-325-the-criminal-code-and-conditions-of-release-and-conditional-sentences/) - C-325 would block people convicted of certain crimes from serving their sentence in the community. - [What is C-314? - The Criminal Code and MAiD](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/24/what-is-c-314-the-criminal-code-and-maid/) - C-314 changes the Criminal Code to specify that a mental disorder is not a grievous and irremediable medical condition, and as such doesn't qualify for medical assistance in dying. - [What is Bill 137? - Saskatchewan's Parents' Bill of Rights](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/16/what-is-bill-137-saskatchewans-parents-bill-of-rights/) - The Saskatchewan Parents' Bill of Rights covers a number of school-related topics, most controversially any child's change in gender identity. - [House of Commons Summary - Oct 4 to 10](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/11/house-of-commons-summary-oct-4-to-10/) - Short week last week, we've got one Motion from Pierre Poilievre to cover! - [House of Commons Summary - Sept 27 to Oct 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/10/04/house-of-commons-summary-sept-27-to-oct-3/) - Last week saw the election of a new Speaker and progress on a few Bills! - [What is S-222? - The Department of Public Works and the use of wood](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/29/what-is-s-222-the-department-of-public-works-and-the-use-of-wood/) - S-222 would allow the Minister of Public Works and Government Services to allow the use of wood when dealing with repairs or construction of public properties. - [House of Commons Summary - Sept 20 to 26](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/27/house-of-commons-summary-sept-20-to-26/) - Happy Wednesday everyone! Been a bit slow this past week with the unfortunate presentation on Friday and the House dealing with the fallout from that. Details below! - [House of Commons Summary - Sept 18](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/20/house-of-commons-summary-sept-18/) - We're back with the first summary of the fall! Not a lot has happened yet so it's a bit of a short one this week. - [What is C-339? - Competition and efficiencies](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/06/what-is-c-339-competition-and-efficiencies/) - C-339 removes the "efficiencies defence" for mergers from the Competition Act. - [What is C-341? - An Act to Amend the Inquiries Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/04/what-is-c-341-an-act-to-amend-the-inquiries-act/) - C-341 makes a small change to how commissioners for public inquiries are appointed. - [What is C-342? - Maximum security offenders](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/09/01/what-is-c-342-maximum-security-offenders/) - C-342 requires dangerous offenders be kept in maximum security prisons. - [What is C-343? - Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/30/what-is-c-343-canada-taiwan-relations-framework-act/) - C-343 aims to improve relations between Canada and Taiwan. - [What is C-53? - Recognition of Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan Métis Governments](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/25/what-is-c-53-recognition-of-alberta-ontario-and-saskatchewan-metis-governments/) - C-53 would officially recognize the Métis governments of Alberta, Ontario, and Saskachewan. - [What is C-344? - National strategy on abandoned vessels](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/28/what-is-c-344-national-strategy-on-abandoned-vessels/) - C-344 would establish a national strategy to deal with abandoned vessels. - [What is C-345? - An Act to protect firefighters, paramedics and other first responders](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/21/what-is-c-345-an-act-to-protect-firefighters-paramedics-and-other-first-responders/) - C-345 increases punishments for people who assault first responders. - [What is C-316? - The Court Challenges Program Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/04/what-is-c-316-the-court-challenges-program-act/) - C-316 protects the Court Challenges Program by making it a piece of legislation. - [What is S-245? - Regaining Canadian citizenship](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/08/07/what-is-s-245-regaining-canadian-citizenship/) - S-245 allows people born abroad who have lost their citizenship get it back. - [What is C-349? - National Strategy for the Eradication of Rabies Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/10/what-is-c-349-national-strategy-for-the-eradication-of-rabies-act/) - C-349 would make September 28th "National Rabies Awareness Day" and establish a national strategy to combat rabies, with a focus on domesticated animals. - [What is C-346? - Shipping and certificates of competency](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/19/what-is-c-346-shipping-and-certificates-of-competency/) - C-346 makes it faster for foreign students that take maritime courses in Canada to get certified to work in Canada. - [What is S-270? - The Horse Protection Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/17/what-is-s-270-the-horse-protection-act/) - S-270 makes it illegal to export live horses and other equines for slaughter. - [Post Schedule Update](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/05/post-schedule-update/) - Hello everyone! Just a quick post to let you know that with some changes to my schedule I'll need to adjust the schedule for posts. The new schedule will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. - [Post Schedule Update - July 9](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/09/post-schedule-update-july-9/) - Hello everyone! So it turns out I don't like the Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday schedule. We're going to return to Monday/Wednesday/Friday, but we'll be posting the weekly summaries later in the day on Mondays instead of in the morning. - [What is C-347? - Oath of Office](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/14/what-is-c-347-oath-of-office/) - C-347 adds a new oath MPs can take when they first take their seat in the House. - [What is C-348? - Somali Heritage Month Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/12/what-is-c-348-somali-heritage-month-act/) - C-348 would declare July as "Somali Heritage Month". - [What is C-350? - Combatting Torture and Terrorism Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/07/what-is-c-350-combatting-torture-and-terrorism-act/) - C-350 makes changes to the State Immunity Act, Criminal Code, and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act related to torture and terrorism. - [What is S-271? - The RCMP and First Nation Laws](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/05/what-is-s-271-the-rcmp-and-first-nation-laws/) - S-271 would make it a responsibility of the RCMP to enforce laws and bylaws created by First Nations, as well as acting on warrants issued by them. - [What is S-272 - Public prosecutions and First Nations laws](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/07/04/what-is-s-272-public-prosecutions-and-first-nations-laws/) - S-272 would make it so the Director of Public Prosecutions must handle prosecutions of summary conviction offences of laws and bylaws created by First Nations. - [What is C-224? - National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/28/what-is-c-224-national-framework-on-cancers-linked-to-firefighting-act/) - C-224 would develop a framework to raise awareness about cancers linked to firefighting, and improve access for firefighters to prevention and treatment. It would also declare January "Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month". - [Commons Update - June 19 to 22](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/27/commons-update-june-19-to-22/) - Lots of Bill updates as the House finishes up for the summer break! - [What is C-282? - Tariffs and eggs](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/23/what-is-c-282-tariffs-and-eggs/) - C-282 limits the Minister of Foreign Affairs' ability to change tariffs applied to eggs, poultry, and dairy products. - [Bill C-22 - Canada Disability Benefit Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/17/bill-c-22-canada-disability-benefit-act/) - Original Bill here Bill C-22 would create the Canada Disability Benefit. There isn't a lot of details yet, the regulations involving this benefit are to be created at a future date by an Order in Council. It does call out "work disincentives such as the loss of income and other benefits as a result of - [What is S-246? - Lebanese Heritage Month Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/02/what-is-s-246-lebanese-heritage-month-act/) - S-246 would make November Lebanese Heritage Month. - [Commons Update - June 12 to 16](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/20/commons-update-june-12-to-16/) - We've got an Opposition Motion on climate change as well as several Bill updates! - [Commons Update - June 5 to 9](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/13/commons-update-june-5-to-9/) - Opposition Motions Our first Opposition Motion this week is from Luc Berthold (Conservative, Quebec, Mégantic—L'Érable): Given that: The first carbon tax, including sales tax, will add 41 cents to a litre of gas The second carbon tax, including sales tax, will add 20 cents to a litre of gas The combination of carbon tax one - [What is C-281? - International Human Rights Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/26/what-is-c-281-international-human-rights-act/) - C-281 adds some new regulations to put pressure on other countries and foreign nationals suspected of human rights abuses. - [What is S-209? - Pandemic Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/16/what-is-s-209-pandemic-day-act/) - S-209 would make March 11, the day that the WHO declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, as Pandemic Observance Day. - [Commons Update - May 29 to June 2](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/06/06/commons-update-may-29-to-june-2/) - We've got Opposition Motions about the opioid crisis and election interference, as well as updates to C-281 - International Human Rights Act, and C-244 - Copyright and maintenance! - [Post Schedule](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/30/post-schedule/) - Hello everyone! So with the House back in session from the holidays I thought this would be a good time to let you all know what the new post schedule is going to look like. On Wednesdays and Fridays I'll be posting a Bill summary. I'll try to prioritize current House Bills as much as - [What is S-216? - Effective and Accountable Charities Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/31/what-is-s-216-effective-and-accountable-charities-act/) - S-216 will give charities more options with who they're allowed to give resources to for use in charitable activities. - [Commons Update - May 15 to 19](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/20/commons-update-may-15-to-19/) - We cover an Opposition Motion about immigration and see some updates on C-22 - Canada Disability Benefit Act! - [House of Commons Update - May 8 to 12](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/15/house-of-commons-update-may-8-to-12/) - Lots of debate on Chinese interference last week, get the details here! - [What is C-46? - The Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/05/what-is-c-46-the-cost-of-living-relief-act-no-3/) - C-46 provides additional payments to provinces and territories, as well as an additional payment of the GST/HST Credit to individuals equal to double the amount of the regular January 2023 payment. - [Commons Update - May 1 to 5](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/08/commons-update-may-1-to-5/) - Short week last week so have a short summary! - [Commons Update - April 24 to 28](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/01/commons-update-april-24-to-28/) - Last week the Senate sent back its final response on C-11, and some progress was made on a few other Bills! - [What is C-289? - The Criminal Code and identity verification](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/12/what-is-c-289-the-criminal-code-and-identity-verification/) - C-289 would fight money laundering by making it an offence to provide false or misleading information to a financial institution. - [What is C-324? - Amending the Special Economic Measures Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/05/05/what-is-c-324-amending-the-special-economic-measures-act/) - C-324 would rename the Special Economic Measures Act. - [What is C-288? - Telecommunications Act (Transparent and accurate broadband services information)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/12/what-is-c-288-telecommunications-act-transparent-and-accurate-broadband-services-information/) - C-288 would require broadband carriers to make the quality of their service during peak periods easily accessible by the public. - [What is C-233? - Criminal Code and domestic violence](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/25/what-is-c-233-criminal-code-and-domestic-violence/) - C-233 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner) - makes a small change to the Criminal Code and the Judges Act. These changes are meant to protect intimate partners that someone has committed an act of violence towards. - [What is C-228? - The Pension Protection Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/27/what-is-c-228-the-pension-protection-act/) - C-228 - Pension Protection Act - is a straightforward one. It makes changes to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act to ensure that any company that goes bankrupt meets any obligations they have when it comes to pension plans and group insurance plans. C-228 also makes a small change to the - [What is S-214? - The International Mother Language Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/07/what-is-s-214-the-international-mother-language-day-act/) - S-214 would declare February 21 International Mother Language Day. - [C-11, The Senate, and the House](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/10/c-11-the-senate-and-the-house/) - We finally track down the original wording for the Senate's amendments to C-11, and cover what the House disagreed with and why! - [What is C-329? - The National Framework on ADHD Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/28/what-is-c-329-the-national-framework-on-adhd-act/) - C-329 would establish a national framework for assisting people with ADHD. - [What is C-327? - Strengthening Air Passenger Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/26/what-is-c-327-strengthening-air-passenger-act/) - C-327 changes the Canada Transportation Act to put measures in place that aim to reduce the frequency that airlines cancel or reschedule flights. - [Commons Update - April 17 to 21](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/24/commons-update-april-17-to-21/) - Last week we had a few Motions regarding the budget! - [What is C-215? - Employment Insurance and illness, injury, or quarantine](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/21/what-is-c-215-employment-insurance-and-illness-injury-or-quarantine/) - C-215 would increase the amount of time someone can claim EI from 15 weeks to 52. - [What is C-328? - The Student Debt Relief Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/19/what-is-c-328-the-student-debt-relief-act/) - C-328 - The Student Debt Relief Act - would have the Minister of Employment and Social Development create a national strategy for reducing student debt. - [Commons Updates - March 27 to 31](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/04/03/commons-updates-march-27-to-31/) - Last week saw progress made with a few Bills, and a lot less time on Motions! - [What is S-203? - Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/31/what-is-s-203-federal-framework-on-autism-spectrum-disorder-act/) - S-203 - The Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act - sets up a federal framework to help support autistic Canadians and their families. - [What is C-226? - National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/17/what-is-c-226-national-strategy-respecting-environmental-racism-and-environmental-justice-act/) - C-226 - National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act - would require the Minister of the Environment to establish a strategy to address environmental racism. - [Commons Updates - March 20 to 24](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/27/commons-updates-march-20-to-24/) - Hello everyone! We've got a few Motions to cover this week, get the details inside! - [What is unanimous consent?](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/20/what-is-unanimous-consent/) - The topic of the week: What is unanimous consent and how does it work? - [What is C-232? - The Arab Heritage Month Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/17/what-is-c-232-the-arab-heritage-month-act/) - C-232 - The Arab Heritage Month Act - would declare April as Arab Heritage Month in recognition of the Arab community's contributions to the country. - [What is C-326? - Mining rights and the Territorial Lands Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/15/what-is-c-326-mining-rights-and-the-territorial-lands-act/) - C-326 makes some small changes to how mining rights are handled in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. - [What is C-278? - Prevention of Government-imposed Vaccination Mandates Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/08/what-is-c-278-prevention-of-government-imposed-vaccination-mandates-act/) - C-278 makes it so the federal government can't make mandates or regulations that would restrict people based on their vaccination status against COVID-19. - [Commons Updates - March 6 to 10](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/13/commons-updates-march-6-to-10/) - Opposition Motions First Opposition Motion of the week comes from Don Davies (NDP, British Columbia, Vancouver Kingsway) Given that, During the 2021 federal election, the Prime Minister was harshly critical of the Conservative proposal to encourage "innovation" in health care by expanding for-profit provision of publicly funded services The Prime Minister has now dramatically changed - [What is C-39? - Mental Illness and MAID](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/15/what-is-c-39-mental-illness-and-maid/) - C-39 is a nice and simple Bill. Currently mental illness doesn't count when applying for medical assistance in dying, but that's set to change next month. C-39 would extend this exemption until March of 2024. Fast-Pass Motion On Feb. 13, 2023 a Motion was proposed to skip C-39 straight through every step in the House - [Private Members' Business and the Order of Precedence](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/06/private-members-business-and-the-order-of-precedence/) - This week we look at the Order of Precedence and how Private Members' Business is chosen for government consideration! - [What is a Private Member's Bill?](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/27/what-is-a-private-members-bill/) - The House is currently on break, so instead of a summary we'll be looking at just what a Private Member's Bill is! - [What is C-285? - Medical Freedom Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/03/what-is-c-285-medical-freedom-act/) - C-285 is fairly simple, it makes changes to the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canada Labour Code, and the Employment Insurance Act to prevent discrimination based on medical history or conscientious belief. - [What is S-251? - Truth and Reconciliation call to action #6](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/03/01/what-is-s-251-truth-and-reconciliation-call-to-action-6/) - S-251 amends the Criminal Code to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 6th Call to Action. - [Commons Updates - Feb. 13 to 17](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/20/commons-updates-feb-13-to-17/) - The big news from last week were votes on Motions involving the Notwithstanding Clause and Inflation measures! - [What is C-315 - Canada Pension Plan investments](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/24/what-is-c-315-canada-pension-plan-investments/) - C-315 - An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments) makes a few changes to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act to add some new conditions to how the CPP invests its funds. The CPP will no longer be allowed to invest its money in anything that it has reason - [What is C-259? - Aeronautics collision avoidance systems](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/22/what-is-c-259-aeronautics-collision-avoidance-systems/) - C-259 - An Act to amend the Aeronautics Act (collision avoidance system) is a short and simple Bill. It amends the Aeronautics Act to require that any gliders that have an enclosed cockpit and weigh more than 200kg, as well as anything used to tow these gliders, need to have a GPS-based collision avoidance system. - [Commons Updates - Feb. 6 to Feb. 10](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/13/commons-updates-feb-6-to-feb-10/) - So last week we had some Business of Supply days. Business of Supply is the procedure where the House decides to allocate the funds needed for the various needs of the government. On these days Opposition Motions can be proposed, and they take priority over any government motions or business. The idea is that it gives the Opposition the ability to make a case against the government spending, though these Motions can be about pretty much anything they want. - [What is C-293? - Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/08/what-is-c-293-pandemic-prevention-and-preparedness-act/) - C-293 - Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act - sets up a committee to review Canada's response to COVID-19 and report back on what we should do to better prepare for future pandemics. The Minister of Health would also be required to put together a pandemic prevention and preparedness plan based on this information. - [Commons Updates - Jan 30 to Feb 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/02/06/commons-updates-jan-30-to-feb-3/) - Hello everyone! Here's what's changed over the last week! Motions Sameer Zuberi proposed M-62, which would aims to help Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims fleeing China. It would see an additional 10,000 refugees from these groups brought into the country between 2024 and 2026, and gives 100 sitting days to come up with a plan - [Site Update](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/18/site-update/) - Hello everyone! Sorry I've been silent for the last few months. I needed to put these updates aside for a bit while I reevaluated my approach to this entire project. Put simply trying to do daily updates on two levels of government while working a full-time job got to be too much to handle, and - [S-228 - Property qualifications of Senators](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/27/s-228-property-qualifications-of-senators/) - S-228 is a pretty simple Bill, all it does is change the requirements of being a Senator. At the moment in order to be a Senator you need to own property in the province you're representing worth at least $4,000 and have a net worth of at least $4,000. S-228 removes this requirement everywhere except - [What is S-223? - Human Organ Trafficking](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/23/what-is-s-223-human-organ-trafficking/) - Bill S-223 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (trafficking in human organs) - is set to fight "transplant tourism". It adds a definition for organ trafficking to the Criminal Code, makes it possible to charge citizens involved in organ trafficking outside of the country, and allows us to block entry to non-citizens that are involved. - [What is S-219? - National Ribbon Skirt Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/22/what-is-s-219-national-ribbon-skirt-day-act/) - Bill S-219 - National Ribbon Skirt Day Act - makes January 4th National Ribbon Skirt Day. - [What is C-235? - Building a Green Prairie Economy Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2023/01/21/what-is-c-235-building-a-green-prairie-economy-act/) - Bill C-235 - Building a Green Prairie Economy Act - creates a framework for building a green economy in Prairie provinces. - [New Feature - Bill Feedback!](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/26/new-feature-bill-feedback/) - Hello everyone! We've got a new feature on the site! At the bottom of any Bill Summary post you'll find a handy little form you can use to send your opinions on the Bill to our MPPs! Your review will automatically be sent to the leaders of each party that has a member in the - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - October 31, 2022 to November 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/ontario-legislative-assembly-october-31-2022-to-november-3/) - New Bills First new Bill was Bill 28 - Keeping Students in School Act. This Bill would use The Notwithstanding Clause to override the Charter Right for unions to strike to force a new contract on CUPE and prevent them from striking or taking any legal action against the government. Michael Parsa proposed a Motion - [Bill 28 - Keeping Students in Class Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/bill-28-keeping-students-in-class-act/) - Oh boy here's a fun one. Bill 28 is using the Notwithstanding Clause to override CUPE's constitutional right to collective bargaining to legislate a new collective agreement for them. There's also measures in here to ensure no legal action can be taken against the government for passing this, no compensation needs to be handed out to anyone affected by it, and that any strikes must immediately end when Bill 28 takes effect. Note that the last bit of this Bill is the new collective agreement, which is a bit outside the scope of what I'm aiming to cover so I'll be skipping that part. (I'm sure we're going to hear plenty about what's in the new agreement shortly anyway) - [Bill 34 - Pandemic Preparedness Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/bill-34-pandemic-preparedness-act/) - Bill 34 - Pandemic Preparedness Act is pretty simple and makes two changes to the Health Protection and Promotion Act. - [Bill 33 - Maternal Mental Health Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/bill-33-maternal-mental-health-day-act/) - Bill 33 - Maternal Mental Health Day Act would make the first Wednesday of May Maternal Mental Health Day. The goal is to promote awareness of maternal mental illnesses, such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, that can be caused by pregnancies. There is an emphasis here on marginalized populations, such as LGBTQ2S+ people, members of Indigenous communities, etc. where existing issues such as addictions and substance use can make these problems worse. - [Bill 32 - Black Mental Health Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/bill-32-black-mental-health-day-act/) - Bill 32 - Black Mental Health Day Act would see the first Monday of March declared Black Mental Health Day in an effort to raise awareness for the effects of systemic racism in healthcare. It would also update the Anti-Racism Act to require the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Long-Term Care, and Ontario Health to take all reasonable steps to collect information relating to the race of patients in Ontario. Finally, it amends the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Act to add ensuring that health services are provided "in a culturally appropriate manner" to the list of the Minister's duties. - [Bill 31 - Murray Whetung Community Service Award Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/bill-31-murray-whetung-community-service-award-act/) - This Bill would create the Murray Whetung Community Service Award, which would be given each year to a member of each local Air, Army, and Sea Cadet corps who's demonstrated exceptional citizenship and volunteerism. - [Bill 30 - Menstrual Health Day Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/bill-30-menstrual-health-day-act/) - Bill 30 - Menstrual Health Day Act would declare May 28th as Menstrual Health Day. The goal here is to raise awareness of the importance of menstrual health, normalize menstruation, and promote access to menstrual products as a necessity for communities that can't get them at affordable prices. - [Bill 29 - Think Twice Before You Choose Natural Gas Act (Ontario Energy Board Amendment)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/07/bill-29-think-twice-before-you-choose-natural-gas-act-ontario-energy-board-amendment/) - Bill 29 - Think Twice Before You Choose Natural Gas Act amends the Ontario Energy Board Act to make sure that the duty of gas distributors to provide gas distribution services along their pipelines does not restrict municipalities from imposing conditions on new residential connections. These conditions would be related to municipal by-laws intended to limit greenhouse gas emissions from residential consumers. - [tl;dr Bill 23 - More Homes, Built Faster Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/26/tldr-bill-23-more-homes-built-faster-act/) - This is a massive Omnibus Bill, so while I work on doing a full summary on it here's a shortened summary on what it should do. - [The Notwithstanding Clause](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/11/01/the-notwithstanding-clause/) - So with current events in Ontario and the frequency with which this clause is being invoked I feel it's a good idea to devote a post entirely to the Notwithstanding Clause. This won't be a very long post as it's a fairly simple clause. The Notwithstanding Clause refers to Section 33 in the Charter of - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - October 27, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/31/ontario-legislative-assembly-october-27-2022/) - Hello everyone! On Thursday we saw more debate on Bill 23, as well as the introduction of Bills 26 and 27! - [Bill 27 - Protecting Agricultural Land Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/31/bill-27-protecting-agricultural-land-act/) - Bill 27 amends the Planning Act to make it so agricultural land cannot be rezoned, nor can the uses permitted be changed, without an Agricultural Impact Assessment. This applies to municipal zoning by-laws as well as the Minister issuing an MZO. - [Bill 26 - Strengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/28/bill-26-strengthening-post-secondary-institutions-and-students-act/) - Bill 26 primarily focuses on preventing sexual abuse of students by staff in post-secondary institutions. It also has a small section for changing Ryerson University's name to Toronto Metropolitan University and changes the size and composition of its Senate. - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - October 26, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/27/ontario-legislative-assembly-october-26-2022/) - Good evening everyone! Yesterday there was more debate around Bill 23 - More Homes, Built Faster Act. It's still on its second reading and hasn't progressed yet. I haven't had a chance to do a deep dive on what it does yet, but you can find my more brief summary here. We also saw the - [Bill 25 - Rent Stabilization Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/27/bill-25-rent-stabilization-act/) - Original Bill here Bill 25 introduces a number of new protections for tenants, including new rules for rent that can be charged, new requirements for maintaining a residential complex, and access to legal representation for tenants who are facing a rent increase higher than the guideline determined under the Residential Tenancies Act. Residential Tenancies Act - [Bill 24 - Health Care is Not for Sale Act (Addressing Unfair Fees Charged to Patients)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/27/bill-24-health-care-is-not-for-sale-act-addressing-unfair-fees-charged-to-patients/) - Bill 24 is focused on preventing patients from being charged "unfair fees" by designating it as professional misconduct or by revoking or suspending the licenses of independent health facilities. - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - October 25, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/26/ontario-legislative-assembly-october-25-2022/) - Welcome back everyone! With the municipal election done the Legislative Assembly is back and opened up with the hefty Bill 23 - More Homes, Built Faster Act! - [Bill C-238 - An Act respecting the French language](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/05/bill-c-238-an-act-respecting-the-french-language/) - This Bill amends the Canada Labour Code, Official Languages Act, Canada Business Corporations Act, and Citizenship Act to better line up with Quebec's Charter of the French Language. - [Bill S-206 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/23/bill-s-206-an-act-to-amend-the-criminal-code-disclosure-of-information-by-jurors/) - Bill S-206 would allow jurors to share information regarding the proceedings of the jury while not in the courtroom (ie deliberations) with a professional providing medical or psychiatric treatment as long as the treatment is needed for health issues that were caused by the jury duty. - [Bill C-31 - Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 (Targeted Support for Households)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/21/bill-c-31-cost-of-living-relief-act-no-2-targeted-support-for-households/) - C-31 does three things. First, it establishes the Dental Benefit Act which will provide financial support for parents for dental services received by their children under the age of 12, between October 2022 and June 2024. Second, it creates the Rental Housing Benefit Act which will provide a one-time payment to eligible people who paid rent in 2022. Third, it makes changes to the Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act, and Excise Act related to the previous two points. - [Bill C-210 - Right to Vote at 16 Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/05/bill-c-210-right-to-vote-at-16-act/) - Short and sweet, Bill C-210 would set the voting age to 16. - [Bill S-4 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Identification of Criminals Act and to make related amendments to other Acts (COVID-19 response and other measures)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/10/04/bill-s-4-an-act-to-amend-the-criminal-code-and-the-identification-of-criminals-act-and-to-make-related-amendments-to-other-acts-covid-19-response-and-other-measures/) - This is a very long Bill with a fairly simple premise: Update the criminal justice system to line up with what we learned from the COVID pandemic, mostly in terms of allowing for more remote options in the process and lessening the requirements for people to be physically present. These changes should also help reduce the delays in the system. - [Bill C-298 - An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (economic substance)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/24/bill-c-298-an-act-to-amend-the-income-tax-act-economic-substance/) - C-298 makes a small change to the Income Tax Act that should close a loophole involving companies using tax havens to avoid paying taxes. - [House of Commons - September 22, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/23/house-of-commons-september-22-2022/) - Quick and short summary today. Debate continued on Bill C-30 - Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 (Targeted Tax Relief) and Bill C-31 - Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 (Targeted Support for Households) As a quick reminder, C-30 would increase the GST/HST rebates people get for the 2022-2023 tax year. C-31 would - [House of Commons - September 21, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/23/house-of-commons-september-21-2022/) - Hello everyone! We saw some action on Bill C-29 as well as S-206. C-29 - National Council for Reconciliation Act has started the second reading process. This Bill would create a non-political group to monitor progress on reconciliation with the Indigenous population, and look into suggestions on how to move the process along. S-206 - - [House of Commons - September 20, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/21/house-of-commons-september-20-2022/) - Hello everyone! Lots happened yesterday with a pair of government Bills being introduced as well as a pair of older Bills being discussed New Bills We have a pair of related Bills that came up, the first of which is C-30 - Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 (Targeted Tax Relief). This Bill would - [Bill C-30 - Cost of Living Relief Act, No 1 (Targeted Tax Relief)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/21/bill-c-30-cost-of-living-relief-act-no-1-targeted-tax-relief/) - C-30 is another bill that changes the Income Tax Act! As usual there's a ton of math in here that's a bit beyond me, but the general goal is to double the GST/HST credit for 6 months, giving everyone about 50% more than what they would normally receive for the 2022-2023 benefit year. - [Bill C-242 - Reuniting Families Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/21/bill-c-242-reuniting-families-act/) - Original Bill here Bill C-242 does a few things relating to extended temporary resident visas used to visit children or grandchildren that are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. First, if someone applying for a TRV is staying for an extended period of time it will allow them to use a health insurance policy purchased from - [House of Commons - September 15, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/16/house-of-commons-september-15-2022/) - Good morning everyone! The House of Commons returned yesterday, and the business of the day was devoted to honouring the Queen. A motion was passed with unanimous consent right away to devote the 15th and 16th to honouring the Queen and the new King. As such I won't be doing an update for the 16th - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - September 14, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/14/ontario-legislative-assembly-september-14-2022/) - Well there's an easy update today. Our MPPs met at 2PM, immediately passed a motion that after the afternoon business they'd adjourn until October 25th, all the party leaders took a turn to talk about the Queen, there was a moment of silence and the National Anthem, then at about 2:47 they adjourned. So I guess that's all we'll be hearing provincially for the next month. - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - September 6 - 8, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/13/ontario-legislative-assembly-september-6-8-2022/) - Hello everyone! Sorry for the silence last week, I came down sick and didn't have the energy (or focus) to read through anything legislative. Fortunately it was a short week last week, so we'll just do a full-week summary! New Bills First up we saw the introduction of Bill 18 - Consent Awareness Week Act. - [Bill 9 - Safe and Healthy Communities Act (Addressing Gun Violence)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-9-safe-and-healthy-communities-act-addressing-gun-violence/) - This Bill would change the Health Insurance Act, making it so insured services will include hospital and community-based violence intervention programs, as well as trauma-informed counselling for survivors and others affected by gun violence. It also changes the Health Protection and Promotion Act to give boards of health the same tools. - [Bill 3 - Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-3-strong-mayors-building-homes-act/) - Original Bill here Here's the big changes to mayoral powers! This Bill affects the City of Toronto Act and the Municipal Act, but the changes are the same for both. Update: September 8, 2022 Bill 3 passed its third reading, PCs voting in favour and everyone else voting against. Update: August 31, 2022 Bill 3 - [Bill 22 - Poet Laureate of Ontario Amendment Act (French-language Poet Laureate of Ontario)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/13/bill-22-poet-laureate-of-ontario-amendment-act-french-language-poet-laureate-of-ontario/) - Bill 22 changes the Poet Laureate of Ontario Act (In Memory of Gord Downie) to allow for an English-language Poet Laureate and a French-language Poet Laureate, instead of just a single Poet Laureate. It also makes the necessary changes to ensure that the French-language Poet Laureate needs to have the majority of their work written in French and that at least two members of the selection panel are capable of evaluating the original French-language works. - [Bill 21 - Fixing Long-Term Care Amendment Act (Till Death Do Us Part)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/13/bill-21-fixing-long-term-care-amendment-act-till-death-do-us-part/) - Bill 21 changes the Fixing Long-Term Care Act by adding the right of residents not to be separated from their spouse on admission, and to require the LTC home to provide accommodations for both of them so they can continue living together. - [Bill 19 - Auditor General Amendment Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/13/bill-19-auditor-general-amendment-act/) - Bill 19 amends the Auditor General Act to make it so ministries, Crown agencies, Crown corporations, and grant recipients can no longer refuse to provide information to the Auditor General on the grounds of that information being confidential, private, or otherwise privileged. (Such as solicitor-client privilege, litigation privilege, etc) If the Auditor General believes the information is necessary to perform their job, it has to be delivered. - [Bill 20 - Access to Sexual Assault Evidence Kits and Provision of Sexual Assault Education Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/13/bill-20-access-to-sexual-assault-evidence-kits-and-provision-of-sexual-assault-education-act/) - Bill 20 does two things. First, it changes the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act so that anyone approved to give out nursing degrees must also offer Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training, for free, to every student enrolled in the nursing program. Second, it changes the Public Hospitals Act to require hospitals to have at least 10 sexual assault evidence kits available at all times, to be provided free of charge to patients that need them. - [Bill 18 - Consent Awareness Week Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/13/bill-18-consent-awareness-week-act/) - Bill 18 would make the week starting the third Monday in September each year Consent Awareness Week. The objective is to raise awareness of sexual violence and consent, and the week was chosen to recognize the increase in sexual violence that occurs on post-secondary campuses during the first six weeks of the new school year. - [Bill 2 - Plan to Build Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-2-plan-to-build-act/) - Update: September 1, 2022 Bill 2 passed its third reading. Update: August 30, 2022 Bill 2 passed its second reading and will skip the committee phase to go straight to its third reading vote. Update: August 29, 2022 The motion proposed by Michael Mantha (NDP, Algoma--Manitoulin) failed and the motion proposed by Andrea Khanjin (PC, - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - September 1, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/02/ontario-legislative-assembly-september-1-2022/) - Good morning everyone! Super quick summary today! Bill 2 - Plan to Build Act passed its third reading vote with the PCs voting in favour and everyone else voting against. The Assembly then adjourned early for the long weekend! They'll be back on Tuesday, so I'll see you all next week! - [Bill 7 - More Beds, Better Care Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-7-more-beds-better-care-act/) - Original Bill here Bill 7 aims to free up beds in hospitals by allowing a coordinator to admit hospital patients to an LTC home of the coordinator's choice with the patient's consent, nor with the consent of anyone who's been designated as the person legally able to provide consent. There's a few restrictions here, so - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - August 31, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/09/01/ontario-legislative-assembly-august-31-2022/) - Hello everyone! We had a few votes yesterday, first of which (as you may have heard) was the third and final vote on Bill 7 - More Beds, Better Care Act. It passed with the PCs voting in favour and everyone voting against, received royal assent, and will now go into effect at a time - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - August 30, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/31/ontario-legislative-assembly-august-30-2022/) - Good evening! Busy day yesterday with some new Bills put on the table and some votes on Bills 2 and 7! First up we have the second reading vote on Bill 2 - Plan to Build Act. The vote passed with the PCs voting in favour and everyone else voting against. As per the motion - [Bill 15 - Fairness for Road Users Act (Contraventions Causing Death or Serious Bodily Harm)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/31/bill-15-fairness-for-road-users-act-contraventions-causing-death-of-serious-bodily-harm/) - Original Bill here Bill 15 would amend the Highway Traffic Act so that if someone causes an accident which causes death or bodily harm while also in violation of the Highway Traffic Act they are guilty of an offence punishable with a fine of up to $50,000 and/or up to two years of jail time. - [Bill 17 - Abuse Prevention Week Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/31/bill-17-abuse-prevention-week-act/) - Original Bill here Bill 17 would make the week beginning the first Sunday in October Abuse Prevention Week, and aims to help protect children from physical, emotional, and sexual abuse The first part of this Bill requires the Minister of Education to establish an Abuse Prevention Framework Advisory Committee consisting of experts in abuse prevention - [Bill 16 - Racial Equity in the Education System Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/31/bill-16-racial-equity-in-the-education-system-act/) - Original Bill here Bill 16 is a bit of a longer Bill, but that's mostly just from the number of Acts that it modifies to do its job. Bill 16 sets out to reduce racism in the education system at all levels by requiring establishments and boards to set out an anti-racism plan that involves - [Bill 6 - Foreign Credentials Advisory Committee Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-6-foreign-credentials-advisory-committee-act/) - Original Bill here Pretty simple Bill here, it would create a committee who's job is to review the legislation and other rules regarding the recognition of foreign credentials and make recommendations on how to improve that recognition. - [Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-5-stopping-harassment-and-abuse-by-local-leaders-act/) - Original Bill here Bill 5 is set to prevent harassment or workplace violence from members of city councils and local boards City of Toronto Act/Municipal Act The code of conduct for members of the municipalities is changed to include the rules regarding workplace violence or harassment in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. In addition - [Bill 4 - Stay Home If You Are Sick Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-4-stay-home-if-you-are-sick-act/) - Original Bill here We've got changes to the Employment Standards Act here, all of which are focused on giving paid sick leave to workers. Employment Standards Act The first bit gives everyone 10 paid days total for personal illness, illness/death of a family member, or an urgent matter involving a family member. There's a pretty - [Bill 10 - Publication of Mandate Letters Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-10-publication-of-mandate-letters-act/) - Original Bill here Fairly simple Bill here, it would change the Executive Council Act to require Premiers to publish mandate letters, and changes the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to close an exemption to publishing such letters. The exemption normally applies when the disclosure would reveal the substance of deliberations of the - [Bill 11 - Speaking Out About, and Reporting On, Workplace Violence and Harassment Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-11-speaking-out-about-and-reporting-on-workplace-violence-and-harassment-act/) - Original Bill here Bill 11 changes the Occupational Health and Safety Act to require hospitals and long-term care homes to publish monthly reports on the number of workplace violence and harassment incidents that have occured during the month. The other big change in this Bill is that it gets a lot more detailed on what - [Bill 12 - Ending Automobile Insurance Discrimination in the Greater Toronto Area Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/26/bill-12-ending-automobile-insurance-discrimination-in-the-greater-toronto-area-act/) - Original Bill here Bill 12 would make it so automobile insurance companies are no longer allowed to charge a different rate based solely on the municipality or area of the GTA a resident lives in, and would require them to treat the entirety of the GTA as a single region. There's two ways it does - [Bill 13 - Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/26/bill-13-northern-health-travel-grant-advisory-committee-act/) - Original Bill here This Bill would require the Minister of Health to establish a committee to look into how to improve reimbursements for travel costs for residents of Northern Ontario to receive healthcare. There's a few specific areas the committee is expected to look into: Ensuring the rate of reimbursement reflects actual travel and accommodation - [Bill 14 - No Time to Waste Act (Plan for Climate Action and Jobs](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/31/bill-14-no-time-to-waste-act-plan-for-climate-action-and-jobs/) - Original Bill here This Act is focused on preparing the health care for the potential challenges created by climate change, set standards for the public sector to reduce emissions, and setting up a committee to look into challenges faced by Ontario's society, environment, and economy. First up this Bill has several requirements for the Minister - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - August 29, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/30/ontario-legislative-assembly-august-29-2022/) - Hello everyone! Fair bit of action today on Bills 2 and 7 as the debate on the Time Allocation Motion began! First up quick refresher on what's happened so far. Andrea Khanjin (PC, Barrie--Innisfil) moved that the next time Bill 2 - Plan to Build Act, and Bill 7 - More Beds, Better Care Act - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - August 25, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/26/ontario-legislative-assembly-august-25-2022/) - Good evening everyone! Today saw a fair bit of action, including the introduction of Bills 12 and 13! First up is Bill 12 - Ending Automobile Insurance Discrimination in the Greater Toronto Area Act. This act would make it so insurance providers can no longer use where you live as a classification of risk, and - [Bill 8 - Anti-Money Laundering in Housing Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-8-anti-money-laundering-in-housing-act/) - Original Bill here This Bill would require the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to establish a public registry of beneficial property owners. The Minister would have six months to present a plan for establishing the registry, which would require corporations, trusts, and partnerships that own property to disclose individual owners. - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - August 24, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/25/ontario-legislative-assembly-august-24-2022/) - Good evening everyone! The majority of the work today was spent debating Bill 7 - More Beds Better Care Act. As a quick reminder, this is the Bill that will allow hospitals to have patients admitted to an LTC home without their consent if it's decided that they don't need the level of care a - [Bill 1 - An Act to Perpetuate an Ancient Parliamentary Right](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/bill-1-an-act-to-perpetuate-an-ancient-parliamentary-right/) - Original Bill here Not much to say here. Turns out this is the first Bill to be passed every legislative session and is just a declaration that the Province is going to be acting independently of the Crown. Kind of interesting to learn this is a thing. - [Ontario Legislative Assembly - August 23, 2022](https://commonssense.ca/blog/2022/08/24/ontario-legislative-assembly-august-23-2022/) - Good evening everyone, and welcome to the new website for Commons Sense! If there's any improvements I could make feel free to let me know and I'll see what I can do! On with yesterday's summary! Yesterday had more debate around Bill 7 - More Beds, Better Care Act. Nothing has been resolved there yet. ## Pages - [Commons Sense](https://commonssense.ca/) - Making sense of the House of Commons - [Vote Compass](https://commonssense.ca/vote-compass/) - The Commons Sense Vote Compass. Which parties are actively pushing policy you agree with? 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[C-2 Part 12](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/45-1-c-2-part-12/) - Automatically created for C-2 – New border protections – - [Carbon Tax Rebate and Payment To Quebec Amendment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/17-6-25-carbon-tax-rebate-and-payment-to-quebec-amendment/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – June 9 to 13, 2025 - [Carbon Tax Rebate and Payment To Quebec](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/17-6-25-carbon-tax-rebate-and-payment-to-quebec/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – June 9 to 13, 2025 - [Food Inflation And Budgetary Policy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/18-6-25-food-inflation-and-budgetary-policy/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – June 9 to 13, 2025 - [18-6-25-Food-Inflation-And-Budgetary-Pol](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/18-6-25-food-inflation-and-budgetary-pol/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – June 9 to 13, 2025 - [C-2 Part 8](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/45-1-c-2-part-8/) - 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Automatically created for C-202 – - [C-203](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/45-1-c-203/) - Automatically created for C-203 – A time for celebrating Ukrainian heritage - [Throne Speech Response](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/45-1-throne-speech-king-response-original/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – May 26 – 30, 2025 - [C-201](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/45-1-c-201/) - Automatically created for C-201 – Insuring mental health and addiction services - [C-340](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-340/) - Automatically created for What is C-340? – The Canada Pharmacare Act - [C-337](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-337/) - Automatically created for What is C-337? – Textile Waste Reduction Strategy Act - [C-338](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-338/) - Automatically created for What is C-338? – National Indigenous Teachers Day Act - [C-336](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-336/) - Automatically created for What is C-336? – Strengthening Reporting Obligations for Sex Offenders Act (Noah’s Law) - [C-335](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-335/) - Automatically created for What is C-335? – Defence of Canada Medal Act (1946-1989) - [C-332](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-332/) - Automatically created for What is C-332? – The Criminal Code and coercive conduct - [C-333](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-333/) - Automatically created for What is C-333? – Peacetime Service and Sacrifice Memorial Day Act - [C-356](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-356/) - Automatically created for What is C-356? – Building Houses Not Bureaucracy Act - [C-334](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-334/) - Automatically created for What is C-334? – Publication bans on identifying victims - [C-358](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-358/) - Automatically created for What is C-358? – GST and the Carbon Tax - [C-357](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-357/) - Automatically created for What is C-357? – Federal employees and mental health - [C-355](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-355/) - Automatically created for What is C-355? – Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act - [C-354](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-354/) - Automatically created for What is C-354? – The CRTC and Quebec - [C-359](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-359/) - Automatically created for What is C-359? – Feeds, Seeds, and Pest Control - [C-360](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-360/) - Automatically created for What is C-360? – Wasted Food Reduction and Recovery Act - [M-79](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-m-79/) - Automatically created for What is M-79? – Confidence Votes and the Standing Orders - [C-361](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-361/) - Automatically created for What is C-361? – Albanian Heritage Month Act - [C-352](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-352/) - Automatically created for What is C-352? – Lowering Prices for Canadians Act - [C-365](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-365/) - Automatically created for What is C-365? – The Consumer-led Banking Act - [C-364](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-364/) - Automatically created for What is C-364? – The Criminal Code and Remote Locations - [C-363](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-363/) - Automatically created for What is C-363? – Sexual offences in the military - [C-362](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-362/) - Automatically created for What is C-362? – Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombud Act - [C-366](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-366/) - Automatically created for What is C-366? – Substances in tampons - [C-367](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-367/) - Automatically created for What is C-367? – Promotion of hatred of antisemitism - [C-351](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-351/) - Automatically created for What is C-351? – Maximum security offenders - [C-331](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-331/) - Automatically created for What is C-331? – The CSIS and duty of candour - [C-330](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-330/) - Automatically created for What is C-330? – Canada Labour Code, successor rights, and airports - [C-370](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-370/) - Automatically created for What is C-370? – Bringing Home Justice for Victims of Serious Crimes Act - [C-283](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-283/) - Automatically created for What is C-283? – Addiction treatment in penitentiaries - [C-369](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-369/) - Automatically created for What is C-369? – Christian Heritage Month Act - [C-371](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-371/) - Automatically created for What is C-371? – Rail Passenger Priority Act - [C-313](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-313/) - Automatically created for What is C-313? – The Criminal Code and justification of custody - [C-312](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-312/) - Automatically created for What is C-312? – National Renewable Energy Strategy Act - [C-311](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-311/) - Automatically created for What is C-311? – Violence Against Pregnant Women Act - [C-310](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-310/) - Automatically created for What is C-310? – Firefighter tax credits - [C-308](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-308/) - Automatically created for What is C-308? – National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking Act - [C-307](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-307/) - Automatically created for What is C-307? – The Labour Code and menstrual products - [M-86](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-m-86/) - Automatically created for What is M-86? – Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform - [C-306](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-306/) - Automatically created for What is C-306? – National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Act - [C-303](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-303/) - Automatically created for What is C-303? – Government orders and the RCMP - [C-304](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-304/) - Automatically created for What is C-304? – National Food Waste Awareness Day Act - [C-305](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-305/) - Automatically created for What is C-305? – Anchorage prohibitions in BC - [C-302](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-302/) - Automatically created for What is C-302? – The Labour Code and replacement workers - [C-300](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-300/) - Automatically created for What is C-300? – Buy Canadian - [C-273](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-273/) - Automatically created for What is C-273? – Protecting children from force as punishment - [C-297](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-297/) - Automatically created for What is C-297? – Elections and indigenous languages - [C-287](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-287/) - Automatically created for What is C-287? – Pest control and glyphosate - [C-309](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-309/) - Automatically created for What is C-309? – Public institutions and bankruptcy - [C-301](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-301/) - Automatically created for What is C-301? – Student loan interest - [C-299](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-299/) - Automatically created for What is C-299? – Life imprisonment - [C-374](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-374/) - Automatically created for What is C-374? – Government copyright - [C-381](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-381/) - Automatically created for What is C-381? – The Protection against Extortion Act - [C-376](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-376/) - Automatically created for What is C-376? – Prohibiting possession of firearms - [C-64 Committee Report Refused](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-64-committee-report-refused/) - Automatically created for What is C-64? – The Pharmacare Act - [C-64 Amendment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-64-amendment/) - Automatically created for What is C-64? – The Pharmacare Act - [C-64](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-64/) - Automatically created for What is C-64? – The Pharmacare Act - [C-375](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-375/) - Automatically created for What is C-375? – Exemptions to the Impact Assessment Act - [C-384](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-384/) - Automatically created for What is C-384? – Turkish Heritage Month Act - [C-382](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-382/) - Automatically created for What is C-382? – Tax exemptions for extra-energy-efficient products - [C-383](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-383/) - Automatically created for What is C-383? – Prohibiting the Export of Thermal Coal Act - [C-386](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-386/) - Automatically created for What is C-386? – Special Service Medal for Domestic Emergency Relief Operations Act - [C-385](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-385/) - Automatically created for What is C-385? – Exemptions to driving time limits for truckers - [C-373](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-373/) - Automatically created for What is C-373? – Promotion of hatred and antisemitism - [C-372](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-372/) - Automatically created for What is C-372? – Fossil Fuel Advertising Act - [C-296](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-296/) - Automatically created for What is C-296? – Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons Act - [C-286](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-286/) - Automatically created for What is C-286? – Recognition of Foreign Credentials Act - [C-279](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-279/) - Automatically created for What is C-279? – Listing criminal organizations - [C-274](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-274/) - Automatically created for What is C-274? – The Criminal Code and detention in custody - [C-272](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-272/) - Automatically created for What is C-272? – Employing Persons with Disabilities Act - [C-388](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-388/) - Automatically created for What is C-388? – Boosting Canadian Energy and Mining Projects and Ukraine’s Munitions Supply Act - [C-271](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-271/) - Automatically created for What is C-271? – St. Lawrence River Capacity and Protection Act - [C-389](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-389/) - Automatically created for What is C-389? – Improving Accessibility to Automated External Defibrillators Act - [C-387](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-387/) - Automatically created for What is C-387? – Provinces withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan - [C-292](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-292/) - Automatically created for What is C-292? – Online Algorithm Transparency Act - [C-392](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-392/) - Automatically created for What is C-392? – Reasonable time for trial - [C-393](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-393/) - Automatically created for What is C-393? – Recycling electronics with toxic substances - [C-404](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-404/) - Automatically created for What is C-404? – National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day Act - [C-411](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-411/) - Automatically created for What is C-411? – Arson, wildfires, and places of worship - [C-410](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-410/) - Automatically created for What is C-410? – Reducing taxes on campgrounds - [C-409](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-409/) - Automatically created for What is C-409? – Fairness for Flight Attendants Act - [C-408](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-408/) - Automatically created for What is C-408? – Referendums on electoral reform - [C-407](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-407/) - Automatically created for What is C-407? – National Livestock Brand of Canada Act - [C-406](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-406/) - Automatically created for What is C-406? – National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act - [C-405](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-405/) - Automatically created for What is C-405? – Contempt and perjury in the House - [C-403](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-403/) - Automatically created for What is C-403? – Streamlining disability benefits - [C-402](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-402/) - Automatically created for What Is C-402? – Improved strategy on shipping container spills - [C-401](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-401/) - Automatically created for What is C-401? – Improving the Northern tax credit - [HUMA Report 13](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-huma-report-13/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Sept 16 – 20 - [OGGO Report 13](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-oggo-report-13/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Sept 16 – 20 - [C-377](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-377/) - Automatically created for What is C-377? – Security and the Need to Know - [C-368](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-368/) - Automatically created for What is C-368? – Food and Drugs Act and natural health products - [C-353](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-353/) - Automatically created for What is C-353? – Foreign Hostage Takers Accountability Act - [C-277](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-277/) - Automatically created for What is C-277? – National Strategy on Brain Injuries Act - [C-270](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-270/) - Automatically created for What is C-270? – Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act - [C-379](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-379/) - Automatically created for What is C-379? – The Combating Motor Vehicle Theft Act - [AGRI Report - Food Price Volatility](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-agri-report-food-price-volatility/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Sept 23 – 27 - [Food Waste Motion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/oct-2-2024-food-waste-motion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Sept 23 – 27 - [Confidence Motion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/oct-2-2024-confidence-motion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Sept 23 – 27 - [C-378](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-378/) - Automatically created for What Is C-378? – More Time For Workplace Complaints - [C-223](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-223/) - Automatically created for What is C-223? – Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Framework - [Confidence Motion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/oct-9-2024-confidence-motion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Sept 30 to Oct 4 - [C-319](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-319/) - Automatically created for What is C-319? – Old Age Security Act and pensions - [PACP Report on Chronic Homelessness](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-pacp-report-on-chronic-homelessness/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 7 to 11 - [TRAN Report - Shoreline Erosion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-tran-report-shoreline-erosion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 7 to 11 - [HUMA Report - Canada Disability Benefit](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-huma-report-canada-disability-benefit/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 7 to 11 - [Anniversary of Oct 7](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/oct-16-2024-anniversary-of-oct-7/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 7 to 11 - [FINA Pre-Budget Report - Bloc Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-fina-pre-budget-report-bloc-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 21 to 25 - [FINA Pre-Budget Report - Conservative Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-fina-pre-budget-report-conservative-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 21 to 25 - [FINA Pre-Budget Report](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-fina-pre-budget-report/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 21 to 25 - [AMAD MAID Report - Choices For Canadians](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-amad-maid-report-choices-for-canadians/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 28 to Nov 1 - [CHPC Report CBC Job Cuts](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-chpc-report-cbc-job-cuts/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 28 to Nov 1 - [CHPC CBC Cuts Amendment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-chpc-cbc-cuts-amendment/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 28 to Nov 1 - [CHPC Report CBC Cuts Subamendment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-chpc-report-cbc-cuts-subamendment/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Oct 28 to Nov 1 - [INDU E-Transfer Report](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-indu-e-transfer-ecosystem/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Nov 4 to 8 - [CHPC Report - Conservative Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-chpc-tech-intimidation-conservative-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Nov 4 to 8 - [CACN Special Report - Liberal Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-cacn-special-report-liberal-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Nov 4 to 8 - [Failure to provide documents - Subamendment 2](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/nov-13-2024-no-documents-subamendment-2/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Nov 4 to 8 - [Failure to provide documents - Subamendment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/nov-13-2024-no-documents-subamendment/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Nov 4 to 8 - [CACN Special Report](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/cacn-special-report/) - Automatically created for What’s new in the House? – Nov 4 to 8 - [C-418](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-418/) - Automatically created for C-418 – Better Employment Insurance coverage - [Confidence Motion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/jan-22-2025-confidence-motion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House – Dec 2 to 17 - [Cost of Living Relief](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/jan-22-2025-cost-of-living-relief/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House – Dec 2 to 17 - [GST on New Homes](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/jan-22-2025-gst-on-new-homes/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House – Dec 2 to 17 - [Minimum Sentencing](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/jan-22-2025-minimum-sentencing/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House – Dec 2 to 17 - [C-380](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-380/) - Automatically created for What is C-380? – Environmental protections and plastic - [C-72](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-72/) - Automatically created for C-72 – Better control over your healthcare records - [C-73](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-73/) - Automatically created for C-73 – More accountability in our commitments to protect biodiversity - [C-76](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-76/) - Automatically created for C-76 – More development freedom for the town of Jasper - [C-71](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-71/) - Automatically created for C-71 – Better Access To Citizenship For Canadians Born Abroad - [C-78](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-78/) - Automatically created for C-78 – A More Affordable Holiday - [C-78 Amendment](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-78-amendment/) - Automatically created for C-78 – A More Affordable Holiday - [C-78 Time Allocation](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-78-time-allocation/) - Automatically created for C-78 – A More Affordable Holiday - [C-419](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-419/) - Automatically created for C-419 – Better Access To Eye Care - [C-420](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-420/) - Automatically created for C-420 – No More Access To The Proceeds Of Organized Crime - [C-421](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-421/) - Automatically created for C-421 – Fighting high grocery bills by supporting more food cooperatives - [C-263](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-263/) - Automatically created for C-263 – A new Commissioner for responsible business practices abroad - [C-417](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-417/) - Automatically created for C-417 – A new framework for support animals for veterans - [C-424](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-424/) - Automatically created for C-424 – Parole Denial for Murderers Who Conceal Victim Locations - [C-423](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-423/) - Automatically created for C-423 – More Affordability In The National Housing Strategy - [C-422](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-422/) - Automatically created for C-422 – More financial freedom for people on disability - [C-414](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-414/) - Automatically created for C-414 – Better access to mental health and addiction services - [C-267](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-267/) - Automatically created for C-267 – No more excise tax on non-alcoholic beer - [C-268](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-268/) - Automatically created for C-268 – Celebrating The Heritage Of Lebanese Canadians - [C-77](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-77/) - Automatically created for C-77 – A new Commissioner for handling Indigenous Treaties - [C-415](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-415/) - Automatically created for C-415 – New protections for flight attendant wages - [C-416](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-416/) - Automatically created for C-416 – A month for celebrating Hungarian heritage - [C-265](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-265/) - Automatically created for C-265 – A New National Strategy For Perinatal Mental Health - [C-266](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-266/) - Automatically created for C-266 – Reducing the excise tax on beer and liquor - [INAN 2](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-inan-2/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [INAN 2: Refused](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-inan-2-refused/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [HUMA 12: Conservative Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-huma-12-conservative-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [HUMA 12: NDP Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-huma-12-ndp-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [HUMA 12: Refused](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-huma-12-refused/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [HUMA 12](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-huma-12/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [SECU 3: Conservative Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-secu-3-conservative-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [SECU 3: Bloc Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-secu-3-bloc-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [SECU 3: NDP Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-secu-3-ndp-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [SECU 3: Refused](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-secu-3-refused/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [SECU 3: Extended Deadline](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-secu-3-extended-deadline/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [PACP 37](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-pacp-37/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [TRAN 20: Conservative Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-tran-20-conservative-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [TRAN 20: Bloc Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-tran-20-bloc-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [TRAN 20: NDP Opinion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-tran-20-ndp-opinion/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [LANG 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-lang-3/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [LANG 3: Refused](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-lang-3-refused/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [LANG 3: Bonuses](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-lang-3-bonuses/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 - [C-269](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-269/) - Automatically created for C-269 – More Consistency In Getting Help For Suicide Prevention - [C-413](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-413/) - Automatically created for C-413 – New Restrictions On Residential School Misinformation - [C-276](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-276/) - Automatically created for C-276 – New Restrictions On Replacing Striking Workers - [C-391](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-391/) - Automatically created for C-391 – Protecting Hospitals From Weapons And Illegal Drug Use - [C-390](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-390/) - Automatically created for C-390 – Allowing Provinces To Offer MAiD To More People - [C-394](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-394/) - Automatically created for C-394 – Restoring minimum sentences for drug trafficking - [C-395](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-395/) - Automatically created for C-395 – Better Protection For Public Transit Workers - [C-396](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-396/) - Automatically created for C-396 – No More Double-dipping On The Carbon Tax - [C-397](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-397/) - Automatically created for C-397 – No More Taxes On Funerals, Easier Death Reporting - [C-398](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-398/) - Automatically created for C-398 – Involving The Indigenous And Homeless In The Housing Strategy - [C-399](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-399/) - Automatically created for C-399 – The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Ombud Act - [C-400](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-c-400/) - Automatically created for C-400 – A Framework On How To Protect Cash Use - [SECU 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-issue/44-1-secu-3/) - Automatically created for What’s “new” in the House? – Nov 18 to Nov 29 ## Parties - [Federal Conservative Party](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-party/federal-conservative-party/) - [Federal Liberal Party](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-party/federal-liberal-party/) - [Federal Green Party](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-party/federal-green-party/) - [Federal Bloc Quebecois](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-party/federal-bloc-quebecois/) - [Federal NDP](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-party/federal-ndp/) ## Sessions - [45-1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-session/45-1/) - [44-1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/opinion-session/44-1/) - Session 44-1 of the Canadian federal government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/uncategorized/) - [Federal](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/federal/) - [Provincial](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/provincial/) - [Bills](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/provincial/bills/) - [Summary](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/provincial/summary/) - [Site News](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/site-news/) - [Bills](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/federal/bills-federal/) - [Summary](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/federal/summary-federal/) - [General Politics](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/general-politics/) - [Senate Bills](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/federal/senate-bills/) - [Senate Bills](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/federal/bills-federal/senate-bills-bills-federal/) - [Private Member Bill](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/federal/bills-federal/private-member-bill/) - [House Bill](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/federal/bills-federal/house-bill/) - [Conservative Party of Canada](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/conservative-party-of-canada/) - [Saskatchewan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/category/provincial/saskatchewan/) - 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[Bill 18](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-18/) - [Marit Stiles](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/marit-stiles/) - [Kristyn Wong-Tam](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/kristyn-wong-tam/) - [Bill 19](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-19/) - [Jamie West](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jamie-west/) - [France Gélinas](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/france-gelinas/) - [Bill 20](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-20/) - [Lucille Collard](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lucille-collard/) - [Bill 21](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-21/) - [Catherine Fife](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/catherine-fife/) - [Bill 22](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-22/) - [Mitzie Hunter](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/mitzie-hunter/) - [Carla Qualtrough](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/carla-qualtrough/) - [LPC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lpc/) - [Bill C-22](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-c-22/) - [C-242](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-242/) - [CPC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/cpc/) - [Kyle Seeback](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/kyle-seeback/) - [C-30](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-30/) - [Chrystia Freeland](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/chrystia-freeland/) - [Income Tax Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/income-tax-act/) - [C-31](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-31/) - [Jean-Yves Duclos](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jean-yves-duclos/) - [Federal Ministry of Health](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/federal-ministry-of-health/) - [Excise Tax Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/excise-tax-act/) - [Dental Benefit Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/dental-benefit-act/) - [Rental Housing Benefit Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rental-housing-benefit-act/) - [Excise Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/excise-act/) - [C-22](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-22/) - [C-29](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-29/) - [Marc Miller](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/marc-miller/) - [S-206](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-206/) - [Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pierre-hugues-boisvenu/) - 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[Citizenship Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/citizenship-act/) - [BQC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bqc/) - [C-252](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-252/) - [Patricia Lattanzio](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/patricia-lattanzio/) - [Canadian Environmental Protection Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canadian-environmental-protection-act/) - [Food and Drugs Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/food-and-drugs-act/) - [Bill 23](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-23/) - [Bill 24](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-24/) - [Bill 25](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-25/) - [Terence Kernaghan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/terence-kernaghan/) - [Joel Harden](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/joel-harden/) - [Jessica Bell](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jessica-bell/) - [Residential Tenancies Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/residential-tenancies-act/) - [Bill 26](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-26/) - [Jill Dunlop](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jill-dunlop/) - [Ministry of Colleges and Universities](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ministry-of-colleges-and-universities/) - [Private Career Colleges Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/private-career-colleges-act/) - [Ryerson University Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ryerson-university-act/) - [Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ministry-of-training-colleges-and-universities-act/) - [Bill 27](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-27/) - [John Vanthof](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/john-vanthof/) - [Planning Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/planning-act/) - [tldr](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tldr/) - [City of Toronto Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/city-of-toronto-act/) - [Bill 28](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-28/) - [Stephen Lecce](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/stephen-lecce/) - [Ministry of Education](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ministry-of-education/) - [Notwithstanding Clause](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/notwithstanding-clause/) - [School Boards Collective Bargaining Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/school-boards-collective-bargaining-act/) - [Labour Relations Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/labour-relations-act/) - [Rights of Labour Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rights-of-labour-act/) - [Human Rights Code](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/human-rights-code/) - [Bill 29](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-29/) - [Ted Hsu](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ted-hsu/) - [Ontario Energy Board Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ontario-energy-board-act/) - [Bill 30](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-30/) - [Bill 31](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-31/) - [Dave Smith](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/dave-smith/) - [Bill 32](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-32/) - [Bill 33](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-33/) - [Bill 34](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-34/) - [Doly Begum](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/doly-begum/) - [Site News](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/site-news/) - [Jim Carr](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jim-carr/) - [44-1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/44-1/) - [C-235](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-235/) - [S-219](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-219/) - [Mary Jane McCallum](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/mary-jane-mccallum/) - [Senate Bill](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senate-bill/) - [S-223](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-223/) - [Session 44-1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/session-44-1/) - [Salma Ataullahjan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/salma-ataullahjan/) - [Immigration and Refugee Protection Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/immigration-and-refugee-protection-act/) - [C-233](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-233/) - [Anju Dhillon](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/anju-dhillon/) - [Private Member Bill](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/private-member-bill/) - [Judges Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/judges-act/) - [S-228](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-228/) - [Constitution Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/constitution-act/) - [C-228](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-228/) - [Marilyn Gladu](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/marilyn-gladu/) - [Pension Benefits Standards Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pension-benefits-standards-act/) - [Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bankruptcy-and-insolvency-act/) - [Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/companies-creditors-arrangement-act/) - [C-35](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-35/) - [M-62](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/m-62/) - [C-293](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-293/) - [Nathaniel Erskine-Smith](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/nathaniel-erskine-smith/) - [C-226](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-226/) - [Elizabeth May](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/elizabeth-may/) - [GPC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/gpc/) - [C-234](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-234/) - [Ben Lobb](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ben-lobb/) - [Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/greenhouse-gas-pollution-pricing-act/) - 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[S-251](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-251/) - [C-285](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-285/) - [Dean Allison](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/dean-allison/) - [Canadian Human Rights Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canadian-human-rights-act/) - [Employment Insurance Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/employment-insurance-act/) - [C-278](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-278/) - [Financial Administration Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/financial-administration-act/) - [Railway Safety Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/railway-safety-act/) - [Canada Shipping Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-shipping-act/) - [Private Member's Bills](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/private-members-bills/) - [Order of Precedence](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/order-of-precedence/) - [C-295](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-295/) - [Hedy Fry](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/hedy-fry/) - [Royal Assent](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/royal-assent/) - [Healthcare](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/healthcare/) - [C-265](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-265/) - [Don Davies](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/don-davies/) - [C-326](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-326/) - [Lori Idlout](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lori-idlout/) - [Territorial Lands Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/territorial-lands-act/) - [David McGuinty](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/david-mcguinty/) - [C-232](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-232/) - [S-252](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-252/) - [Senator Lucie Moncion](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-lucie-moncion/) - [C-244](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-244/) - [Wilson Miao](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/wilson-miao/) - [Copyright Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/copyright-act/) - [Unanimous Consent](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/unanimous-consent/) - [Michael Cooper](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/michael-cooper/) - [Election Interference](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/election-interference/) - [Beer Tax](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/beer-tax/) - 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B. Jaffer](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-mobina-s-b-jaffer/) - [C-288](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-288/) - [Dan Mazier](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/dan-mazier/) - [Telecommunications Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/telecommunications-act/) - [CRTC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/crtc/) - [C-294](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-294/) - [Jeremy Patzer](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jeremy-patzer/) - [Mel Arnold](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/mel-arnold/) - [C-291](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-291/) - [C-11](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-11/) - [Broadcasting Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/broadcasting-act/) - [C-328](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-328/) - [Jacques Gourde](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jacques-gourde/) - [C-215](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-215/) - [Canada Transportation Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-transportation-act/) - [Pierre Poillievre](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pierre-poillievre/) - 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[Kelly McCauley](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/kelly-mccauley/) - [Scot Davidson](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/scot-davidson/) - [C-314](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-314/) - [Ed Fast](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ed-fast/) - [C-281](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-281/) - [Philip Lawrence](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/philip-lawrence/) - [Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/department-of-foreign-affairs-trade-and-development-act/) - [Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law)](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/justice-for-victims-of-corrupt-foreign-officials-act-sergei-magnitsky-law/) - [Department of Public Works and Government Services Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/department-of-public-works-and-government-services-act/) - [S-222](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-222/) - [Diane Griffin](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/diane-griffin/) - [Ratna Omidvar](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ratna-omidvar/) - [S-216](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-216/) - [S-246](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-246/) - [Jane Cordy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jane-cordy/) - [Garnett Genuis](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/garnett-genuis/) - [Jenny Kwan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jenny-kwan/) - [Judy Sgro](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/judy-sgro/) - [Serge Cormier](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/serge-cormier/) - [C-322](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-322/) - [Todd Doherty](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/todd-doherty/) - [C-321](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-321/) - [Marie-Francoise Megie](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/marie-francoise-megie/) - [S-209](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-209/) - [Luc Berthold](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/luc-berthold/) - [C-47](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-47/) - [C-284](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-284/) - [Kevin Vuong](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/kevin-vuong/) - [Yves-François Blanchet](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/yves-francois-blanchet-2/) - [Michelle Ferreri](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/michelle-ferreri/) - [Shaun Chen](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/shaun-chen/) - [Chris Bittle](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/chris-bittle/) - [John Barlow](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/john-barlow/) - [C-275](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-275/) - [c-282](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-282/) - [C-224](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-224/) - [Sherry Romanado](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/sherry-romanado/) - [Senator Mary Jane McCallum](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-mary-jane-mccallum/) - [S-272](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-272/) - [Director of Public Prosecutions Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/director-of-public-prosecutions-act/) - [S-271](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-271-2/) - [C-349](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-349/) - [Brendan Hanley](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/brendan-hanley/) - [C-348](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-348/) - [Yvan Baker](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/yvan-baker/) - [C-347](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-347/) - [René Arseneault](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rene-arseneault/) - [S-270](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-270/) - [Health of Animals Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/health-of-animals-act/) - [C-346](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-346/) - [Maxime Blanchette-Joncas](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/maxime-blanchette-joncas/) - [Bloc](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bloc/) - [C-317](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-317/) - [Francis Scarpaleggia](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/francis-scarpaleggia/) - [C-320](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-320/) - [Colin Carrie](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/colin-carrie/) - [C-319](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-319/) - [Andréanne Larouche](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/andreanne-larouche/) - [S-210](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-210/) - [Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-julie-miville-dechene/) - [C-316](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-316/) - [Ron McKinnon](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ron-mckinnon/) - [S-245](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-245/) - [Senator Yonah Martin](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-yonah-martin/) - [S-224](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-224/) - [Senator Salma Ataullahjan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-salma-ataullahjan/) - [C-48](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-48/) - [David Lametti](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/david-lametti/) - [Peter Julian](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/peter-julian/) - [C-345](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-345/) - [C-53](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-53/) - [Ministry of Crown-Indigenous Relations](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ministry-of-crown-indigenous-relations/) - [Tony Baldinelli](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tony-baldinelli/) - [C-341](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-341/) - [Competition Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/competition-act/) - [C-337](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-337/) - [C-338](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-338/) - [Gerald Soroka](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/gerald-soroka/) - [Sex Offender Information Registration Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/sex-offender-information-registration-act/) - [C-335](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-335/) - [Carol Hughes](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/carol-hughes/) - [C-332](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-332/) - [C-333](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-333/) - [C-334](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-334/) - [C-356](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-356/) - [Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-mortgage-and-housing-corporation-act/) - [Wayne Long](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/wayne-long/) - [Pam Damoff](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pam-damoff/) - [C-280](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-280/) - [Clifford Small](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/clifford-small/) - [Alex Ruff](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/alex-ruff/) - [C-357](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-357/) - [Government Employees Compensation Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/government-employees-compensation-act/) - [Ken McDonald](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ken-mcdonald/) - [Christine Normandin](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/christine-normandin/) - [C-355](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-355/) - [Tim Louis](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tim-louis/) - [Saskatchewan Bill](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/saskatchewan-bill/) - [Bill 137](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bill-137/) - [Saskatchewan Party](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/saskatchewan-party/) - [C-354](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-354/) - [Mario Beaulieu](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/mario-beaulieu/) - [Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canadian-radio-television-and-telecommunications-commission-act/) - [C-353](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-353/) - [Melissa Lantsman](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/melissa-lantsman/) - [M-79](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/m-79/) - [Standing Orders](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/standing-orders/) - [Bonita Zarrillo](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bonita-zarrillo/) - [C-361](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-361/) - [Jagmeet Singh](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jagmeet-singh/) - [C-352](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-352/) - [Competition Tribunal Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/competition-tribunal-act/) - [C-365](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-365/) - [Ryan Williams](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ryan-williams/) - [Blaine Calkins](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/blaine-calkins/) - [C-364](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-364/) - [Lindsay Mathyssen](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lindsay-mathyssen/) - [C-363](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-363/) - [National Defence Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/national-defence-act/) - [C-362](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-362/) - [C-367](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-367/) - [Bernard Généreux](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bernard-genereux/) - [C-331](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-331/) - [Salma Zahid](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/salma-zahid/) - [C-312](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-312/) - [Alain Therrien](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/alain-therrien/) - [C-369](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-369/) - [C-370](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-370/) - [Arnold Viersen](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/arnold-viersen/) - [C-368](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-368/) - [C-330](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-330/) - [Alexandre Boulerice](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/alexandre-boulerice/) - [Damien Kurek](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/damien-kurek/) - [Andrew Scheer](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/andrew-scheer/) - [Chris Warkentin](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/chris-warkentin/) - [Justin Trudeau](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/justin-trudeau/) - [Han Dong](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/han-dong/) - [Ken Hardie](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ken-hardie/) - [C-371](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-371/) - [Martin Champoux](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/martin-champoux/) - [Frank Caputo](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/frank-caputo/) - [C-313](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-313/) - [C-311](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-311/) - [Cathay Wagantall](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/cathay-wagantall/) - [C-310](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-310/) - [Gord Johns](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/gord-johns/) - [Rechie Valdez](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rechie-valdez/) - [C-306](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-306/) - [C-305](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-305/) - [C-304](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-304/) - [C-303](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-303/) - [Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/royal-canadian-mounted-police-act/) - [M-86](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/m-86/) - [Lisa Marie Barron](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lisa-marie-barron/) - [C-302](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-302/) - [C-301](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-301/) - [Canada Student Financial Assistance Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-student-financial-assistance-act/) - [Canada Student Loans Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-student-loans-act/) - [Apprentice Loans Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/apprentice-loans-act/) - [Independent](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/independent/) - [C-300](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-300/) - [Defence Production Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/defence-production-act/) - [C-273](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-273/) - [C-297](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-297/) - [Elections Canada Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/elections-canada-act/) - [John Nater](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/john-nater/) - [C-287](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-287/) - [Jenica Atwin](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jenica-atwin/) - [Pest Control Products Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pest-control-products-act/) - [C-309](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-309/) - [Charlie Angus](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/charlie-angus/) - [Pat Kelly](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pat-kelly/) - [Committee on Public Accounts](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/committee-on-public-accounts/) - [Lianne Rood](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lianne-rood/) - [Leslyn Lewis](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/leslyn-lewis/) - [C-299](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-299/) - [C-374](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-374/) - [Brian Masse](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/brian-masse/) - [C-373](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-373/) - [Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/alexis-brunelle-duceppe/) - [Tim Uppal](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tim-uppal/) - [Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/committee-on-agriculture-and-agri-food/) - [Warren Steinley](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/warren-steinley/) - [M-75](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/m-75/) - [Peter Fonseca](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/peter-fonseca/) - [C-379](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-379/) - [Randy Hoback](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/randy-hoback/) - [C-381](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-381/) - [C-380](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-380/) - [Corey Tochor](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/corey-tochor/) - [C-377](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-377/) - [Parliament of Canada Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/parliament-of-canada-act/) - [C-223](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-223/) - [Leah Gazan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/leah-gazan/) - [C-378](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-378/) - [Dominique Vien](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/dominique-vien/) - [Eric Melillo](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/eric-melillo/) - [C-376](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-376/) - [Committee on Government Operations and Estimates](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/committee-on-government-operations-and-estimates/) - [Committee on Canadian Heritage](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/committee-on-canadian-heritage/) - [Steven MacKinnon](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/steven-mackinnon/) - [C-64](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-64/) - [C-270](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-270/) - [C-277](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-277/) - [C-375](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-375/) - [Gérard Deltell](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/gerard-deltell/) - [Impact Assessment Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/impact-assessment-act/) - [Ben Carr](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ben-carr/) - [Anthony Housefather](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/anthony-housefather/) - [Marco Mendicino](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/marco-mendicino/) - [C-384](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-384/) - [C-389](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-389/) - [C-383](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-383/) - [Laurel Collins](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/laurel-collins/) - [Committee on Science and Research](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/committee-on-science-and-research/) - [C-386](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-386/) - [C-385](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-385/) - [Martin Shields](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/martin-shields/) - [Motor Vehicle Transport Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/motor-vehicle-transport-act/) - [C-372](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-372/) - [C-296](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-296/) - [C-292](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-292/) - [C-286](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-286/) - [Brad Redekopp](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/brad-redekopp/) - [C-279](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-279/) - [Rhéal Éloi Fortin](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rheal-eloi-fortin/) - [C-274](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-274/) - [C-272](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-272/) - [C-271](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-271/) - [C-388](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-388/) - [Export and Import Permits Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/export-and-import-permits-act/) - [Export Development Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/export-development-act/) - [Business Development Bank of Canada Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/business-development-bank-of-canada-act/) - [Doug Shipley](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/doug-shipley/) - [C-387](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-387/) - [Canada Pension Plan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-pension-plan/) - [C-392](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-392/) - [Denis Trudel](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/denis-trudel/) - [C-393](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-393/) - [Mark Gerretsen](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/mark-gerretsen/) - [C-410](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-410/) - [C-409](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-409/) - [C-407](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-407/) - [Damien C. Kurek](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/damien-c-kurek/) - [C-406](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-406/) - [C-405](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-405/) - [Michael Barrett](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/michael-barrett/) - [C-403](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-403/) - [C-402](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-402/) - [Marine Liability Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/marine-liability-act/) - [C-401](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-401/) - [Ted Falk](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ted-falk/) - [Bank of Canada Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bank-of-canada-act/) - [Currency Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/currency-act/) - [C-399](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-399/) - [Department of Immigration and Citizenship](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/department-of-immigration-and-citizenship/) - [C-398](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-398/) - [C-397](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-397/) - [Michael Coteau](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/michael-coteau/) - [Department of Employment and Social Development Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/department-of-employment-and-social-development-act/) - [Eric Duncan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/eric-duncan/) - [C-396](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-396/) - [C-395](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-395/) - [Bardish Charger](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bardish-charger/) - [C-394](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-394/) - [Rob Moore](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rob-moore/) - [C-390](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-390/) - [Sylvie Bérubé](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/sylvie-berube/) - [S-258](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-258/) - [Canada Revenue Agency Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-revenue-agency-act/) - [Percy Downe](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/percy-downe/) - [Canadian Senators Group](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canadian-senators-group/) - [Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/kerry-lynne-d-findlay/) - [Controlled Drugs and Substances Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/controlled-drugs-and-substances-act/) - [C-276](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-276/) - [Louise Chabot](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/louise-chabot/) - [OGGO](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/oggo/) - [GC Strategies](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/gc-strategies/) - [HUMA](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/huma/) - [JUST](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/just/) - [HESA](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/hesa/) - [FINA](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/fina/) - [FAAE](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/faae/) - [CHPC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/chpc/) - [PROC](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/proc/) - [C-413](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-413/) - [Upcoming Votes](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/upcoming-votes/) - [Bardish Chagger](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bardish-chagger/) - [AGRI](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/agri/) - [Ali Ehsassi](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ali-ehsassi/) - [C-269](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-269/) - [C-268](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-268/) - [Lena Metlege Diab](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lena-metlege-diab/) - [C-267](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-267/) - [Richard Cannings](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/richard-cannings/) - [ETHI](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ethi/) - [Randy Boissonnault](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/randy-boissonnault/) - [Mike Kelloway](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/mike-kelloway/) - [C-414](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-414/) - [Canada Health Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-health-act/) - [TRAN](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tran/) - [PACP](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pacp/) - [Dan Muys](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/dan-muys/) - [C-266](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-266/) - [Excise Tax Act 2001](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/excise-tax-act-2001/) - [Gary Anandasangaree](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/gary-anandasangaree/) - [C-77](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-77/) - [C-416](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-416/) - [C-415](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-415/) - [C-263](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-263/) - [Kevin Lamoureux](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/kevin-lamoureux/) - [Catherine Tait](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/catherine-tait/) - [Marie-Philippe Bouchard](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/marie-philippe-bouchard/) - [AMAD](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/amad/) - [Rachel Blaney](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rachel-blaney/) - [Department of Veterans Affairs](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/department-of-veterans-affairs/) - [Senator Jane Cordy](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-jane-cordy/) - [S-288](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-288/) - [Public Health Agency of Canada](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/public-health-agency-of-canada/) - [CHPC 13](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/chpc-13/) - [CACN 8](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/cacn-8/) - [Special Committee on the Canada-People's Republic of China Relationship](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/special-committee-on-the-canada-peoples-republic-of-china-relationship/) - [Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/standing-committee-on-canadian-heritage/) - [Standing Committee on National Defence](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/standing-committee-on-national-defence/) - [NDDN 15](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/nddn-15/) - [Senator Marty Deacon](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/senator-marty-deacon/) - [S-269](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-269/) - [Tom Kmiec](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tom-kmiec/) - [Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/standing-committee-on-foreign-affairs-and-international-development/) - [FAAE 28](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/faae-28/) - [Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/standing-committee-on-public-safety-and-national-security/) - [SECU 14](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/secu-14/) - [Standing Committee on Industry and Technology](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/standing-committee-on-industry-and-technology/) - [INDU 20](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/indu-20/) - [Adam Chambers](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/adam-chambers/) - [Dane Lloyd](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/dane-lloyd/) - [Prisons and Reformatories Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/prisons-and-reformatories-act/) - [INAN](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/inan/) - [CIIT 2](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ciit-2/) - [Michelle Rempel Garner](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/michelle-rempel-garner/) - [Rick Perkins](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/rick-perkins/) - [Steven Guilbeault](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/steven-guilbeault/) - [HUMA 12](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/huma-12/) - [SECU](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/secu/) - [SECU 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/secu-3/) - [PACP 37](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/pacp-37/) - [TRAN 20](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tran-20/) - [LANG](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lang/) - [LANG 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lang-3/) - [C-423](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-423/) - [Bonita Zarillo](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/bonita-zarillo/) - [Canada Disability Benefit](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-disability-benefit/) - [Social Support](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/social-support/) - [C-422](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-422/) - [C-421](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-421/) - [Affordability](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/affordability/) - [C-420](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-420/) - [C-419](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-419/) - [Chad Collins](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/chad-collins/) - [Yvonne Jones](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/yvonne-jones/) - [C-71](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-71/) - [Canada National Parks Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-national-parks-act/) - [C-73](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-73/) - [C-72](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-72/) - [C-418](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-418/) - [S-276](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-276/) - [45-1](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/45-1/) - [C-201](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-201/) - [Corey Hogan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/corey-hogan/) - [C-202](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-202/) - [C-2](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-2/) - [Ministry of Public Safety](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ministry-of-public-safety/) - [Customs Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/customs-act/) - [C-203](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-203/) - [Cannabis Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/cannabis-act/) - [Canada Post Corporation Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canada-post-corporation-act/) - [Oceans Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/oceans-act/) - [Department of Immigration and Citizenship Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/department-of-immigration-and-citizenship-act/) - [Jasraj Hallan](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/jasraj-hallan/) - [Joël Lightbound](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/joel-lightbound/) - [Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/proceeds-of-crime-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-act/) - [C-204](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-204/) - [C-205](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-205/) - [C-206](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-206/) - [Supporting Authorized Access to Information Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/supporting-authorized-access-to-information-act/) - [C-207](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-207/) - [C-208](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-208/) - [Steven Bonk](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/steven-bonk/) - [Xavier Barsalou-Duval](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/xavier-barsalou-duval/) - [C-212](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-212/) - [C-214](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-214/) - [C-217](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-217/) - [C-218](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-218/) - [Tamara Jansen](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/tamara-jansen/) - [C-216](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-216/) - [Protection of Minors in the Digital Age Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/protection-of-minors-in-the-digital-age-act/) - [An Act Respecting the Mandatory Reporting of Internet Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material by Persons Who Provide an Internet Service](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/an-act-respecting-the-mandatory-reporting-of-internet-child-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-material-by-persons-who-provide-an-internet-service/) - [C-3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-3/) - [Department of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/department-of-immigration-refugees-and-citizenship/) - [Larry Brock](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/larry-brock/) - [François-Philippe Champagne](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/francois-philippe-champagne/) - [C-4](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-4/) - [Ministry of Finance and National Revenue](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ministry-of-finance-and-national-revenue/) - [Fuel Charge Regulations](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/fuel-charge-regulations/) - [C-225](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-225/) - [Arpan Khanna](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/arpan-khanna/) - [Mario Simard](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/mario-simard/) - [C-12](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-12/) - [Lisa Hepfner](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/lisa-hepfner/) - [Divorce Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/divorce-act/) - [C-222](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-222/) - [Terry Beech](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/terry-beech/) - [Canadian Multiculturalism Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/canadian-multiculturalism-act/) - [C-245](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-245/) - [C-220](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-220/) - [CIMM](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/cimm/) - [Ahmed Hussen](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ahmed-hussen/) - [M-14](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/m-14/) - [Joanne Thompson](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/joanne-thompson/) - [ETHI 3](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/ethi-3/) - [Conflict of Interest Act](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/conflict-of-interest-act/) - [S-211](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/s-211/) - [Budget 2025](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/budget-2025/) - [Gurbux Saini](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/gurbux-saini/) - [C-227](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-227/) - [Braedon Clark](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/braedon-clark/) - [C-229](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-229/) - [C-230](https://commonssense.ca/blog/tag/c-230/)