Bills before Parliament

Indigenous nations with modern treaties would have an independent watchdog holding Ottawa accountable for promises made. The Commissioner can investigate complaints, issue reports, and make recommendations to Parliament.

Once a year, Canadians would be invited to participate in or learn about the Blanket Ceremony, a teaching tool used to help people understand the history of Indigenous land loss and colonial policies.

Canadians affected by FASD and their families could benefit from a more coordinated, country-wide approach to diagnosis and support, reducing the patchwork of services that currently varies by province.

Indigenous communities would gain a formal right to say yes or no before the RCMP carries out specific activities on their traditional territories, giving them greater control over policing on their lands.

If passed, oil tankers would be allowed to carry crude and other petroleum products through waters off northern B.C. that are currently off-limits, potentially enabling new pipeline and export projects.

First Nations communities would gain the legal power to manage their own safe drinking water systems, helping to end the long-standing drinking water advisories that have affected many reserves.

Big construction and energy projects could get approved faster, goods could move more efficiently across Canada, and workers in federally regulated industries could see changes to collective bargaining rights. Read the deep analysis for more details.

Low-income Canadians, seniors, renters, and people in northern or remote communities who struggle to pay energy bills could eventually benefit from new federal programs focused on affordable energy and home efficiency upgrades.

Every time Parliament considers new legislation, Canadians and Indigenous communities would be able to see upfront whether the government believes the bill respects Indigenous rights and whether Indigenous peoples were actually consulted before the bill was introduced.

Indigenous communities would gain greater control over their own justice systems, with Indigenous prosecutors able to enforce Indigenous laws rather than relying solely on federal prosecutors.

Canadians convicted of the most serious crimes would face tougher conditions and likely longer time in maximum security institutions before being considered for release.

The Red River Métis would gain legally recognized self-government powers, giving them more control over their own laws, institutions, and services.

Canadians would have an official day each year to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Thanadelthur, an Indigenous woman leader whose diplomacy shaped early Canadian history.

Families of murder victims would have a stronger legal tool to pressure killers into disclosing where their loved ones' remains are, helping them achieve closure and give their loved ones a proper burial.

First Nations on reserves could operate their own lotteries and gaming without needing a provincial licence, giving them more economic control and self-governance over activities on their lands.

Tens of thousands of Indigenous people — mostly descendants of women who lost status through marriage or enfranchisement — would gain or regain Indian status. This means access to treaty rights, health benefits, education funding, and the right to live on reserve.

Judges would have more power to decide fair sentences based on individual situations, rather than being locked into automatic minimum punishments set by law.

Canadians who publicly promote hatred targeting Indigenous peoples could face criminal charges, giving Indigenous communities stronger legal protection against hate speech.

If implemented, Canadians living in poverty — including people with disabilities, single parents, and those without stable work — could receive regular income support to cover essentials like food, housing, and utilities.

Canadians struggling to find affordable housing could see stronger legal protections and government accountability for meeting housing needs. Prevents removing homeless encampments from federal land. Includes indigenous peoples in deciding on programs that affect them.

Right now, Canadians must pay out of pocket or rely on workplace benefits for therapy and mental health treatment. This bill would let you access those services with your health card, not your credit card.