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Bill S-216 Report stage · Senate

Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System Act

This bill declares the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System — a network of dikes and infrastructure connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia — to be a work for the 'general advantage of Canada,' making it a federal responsibility.

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Sponsor · Hon. Jim Quinn

What it means for you

By making this dike system a federal responsibility, the bill aims to unlock federal funding to protect the land connection between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia from flooding and sea-level rise.

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Its path through Parliament

First reading
May 2025
Second reading
Feb 2026
Third reading
House of Commons
Royal Assent