C-13
An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Implements the UK's accession to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
- Updates definitions related to the Agreement in several Canadian Acts.
- Aligns Canadian laws with obligations from the new trade agreement.
This bill is significant for Canada as it modifies trade agreements and tariff structures, potentially influencing economic relations, consumer prices, and opportunities for businesses. It aims to enhance trade dynamics with the UK and across the Trans-Pacific region.
A principal compromise is the balancing act between boosting trade and competitiveness through lower tariffs, while potentially reducing government revenue and the ability to fund public services, thereby impacting broader societal welfare.
The title does not mention specific domestic impacts such as changes to tariff rates or classifications for agricultural products.
This part of the bill updates the definitions and provisions concerning the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and related trade agreements in various financial and trade acts. It also establishes new tariff rates and conditions related to the United Kingdom.
These amendments affect international trade agreements, which can influence economic relations and tariffs, potentially impacting prices for consumers and businesses in Canada. The adjustments aim to facilitate trade between Canada and partner countries.
This aims to align Canadian laws with updated trade agreements and ensure compliance with international obligations.
Businesses engaged in international trade with countries involved in these agreements will benefit from clearer definitions and potential tax reductions.
There may be a reduction in revenue from tariffs on certain imports, which could impact government funding; this may lead to higher tax burdens or reduced services elsewhere as the government adjusts to the changes.
Read the actual text (25)
1Schedule VII to the Financial Administration Act is amended by replacing “Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018.” with the following: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018, and any accession protocol that is listed in the schedule to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act .
2Schedule 2 to the Commercial Arbitration Act is amended by replacing “Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018” in column 2 with the following: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018, and any accession protocol that is listed in the schedule to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act
3The definition regulated foreign entity in section 2 of the Trust and Loan Companies Act is replaced by the following: regulated foreign entity has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Bank Act ; ( entité étrangère réglementée ) Trust and Loan Companies Act Clause 3 : Existing text of the definition: regulated foreign entity means an entity that is (a) incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV of the Bank Act is applicable, and (b) subject to financial services regulation in that country or territory; ( entité étrangère réglementée )
4Paragraph (a) of the definition regulated foreign entity in section 2 of the Bank Act is replaced by the following: (a) incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV, and Bank Act Clause 4 : Relevant portion of the definition: regulated foreign entity means an entity that is (a) incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV is applicable, and
5Section 14.11 of the Act is replaced by the following: Schedule IV 14.11 For the purpose of implementing Canada’s international trade obligations, the Governor in Council may, by order, amend Schedule IV by adding, deleting or amending any item .
14.11For the purpose of implementing Canada’s international trade obligations, the Governor in Council may, by order, amend Schedule IV by adding or deleting the name of a trade agreement.
6Subsection 239(3.1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception (3.1) Subject to subsection 245(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. Clause 6 : Existing text of subsection 239(3.1): (3.1) Subject to subsection 245(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory other than Canada in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV is applicable or of a regulated foreign entity.
7Subsection 251(3) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception (3) Subject to subsection 245(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. Clause 7 : Existing text of subsection 251(3): (3) Subject to subsection 245(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory other than Canada in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV is applicable or of a regulated foreign entity.
8Paragraphs 597(2.1)(a) and (b) of the Act are replaced by the following: (a) incorporated in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV; or (b) a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. Clause 8 : Relevant portion of subsection 597(2.1): (2.1) Subject to subsection 245(1.1), subsection (2) does not apply to an authorized foreign bank that is: (a) incorporated in a country or territory other than Canada in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV is applicable; or (b) a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory other than Canada in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV is applicable or of a regulated foreign entity.
9Subsection 816(1.1) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception (1.1) Subject to subsection 822(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank holding company that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. Clause 9 : Existing text of subsection 816(1.1): (1.1) Subject to subsection 822(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank holding company that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory other than Canada in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV is applicable or of a regulated foreign entity.
10Subsection 828(3) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception (3) Subject to subsection 822(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank holding company that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. Clause 10 : Existing text of subsection 828(3): (3) Subject to subsection 822(1.1), subsection (1) does not apply to a bank holding company that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory other than Canada in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV is applicable or of a regulated foreign entity.
11Schedule IV to the Act is replaced by the Schedule IV set out in Schedule 1 to this Act.
12The definition regulated foreign entity in subsection 2(1) of the Insurance Companies Act is replaced by the following: regulated foreign entity has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Bank Act ; ( entité étrangère réglementée ) Insurance Companies Act Clause 12 : Existing text of the definition: regulated foreign entity means an entity that is (a) incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, in which a trade agreement listed in Schedule IV of the Bank Act is applicable; and (b) subject to financial services regulation in that country or territory; ( entité étrangère réglementée )
13The definition CPTPP tariff in subsection 2(1) of the Customs Tariff is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (j), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (k) and by adding the following after paragraph (k): (l) the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff. ( tarif PTPGP ) Customs Tariff Clause 13 : New.
14Section 27 of the Act is amended by adding the following in alphabetical order: CPUKT refers to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff. ( TUKGP ) Clause 14 : New.
15The Act is amended by adding the following after section 52.81: Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff 52.82 (1) Subject to section 24, goods that are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff rates of customs duty. “A” final rate for CPUKT (2) If “A” is set out in the column entitled “Preferential Tariff” in the List of Tariff Provisions following the abbreviation “CPUKT” in relation to goods entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff, the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff rate of customs duty that applies to those goods is the final rate of “Free”. “F” staging for CPUKT (3) If “F” is set out in the column entitled “Preferential Tariff” in the List of Tariff Provisions following the abbreviation “CPUKT” in relation to goods entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff, the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff rate of customs duty that applies to those goods is the initial rate, reduced as provided in the “F” Staging List. Staging for CPUKT (4) Subject to subsection (5), if “X78”, “X79” or “X80” is set out in the column entitled “Preferential Tariff” in the List of Tariff Provisions following the abbreviation “CPUKT” in relation to goods entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff, the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff rate of customs duty that applies to those goods is, (a) if “X78” is set out, the initial rate, reduced, (i) effective on the first day on which the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is in effect between Canada and the United Kingdom, to three elevenths of the initial rate, (ii) effective on January 1, 2026, to two elevenths of the initial rate, (iii) effective on January 1, 2027, to one eleventh of the initial rate, and (iv) effective on January 1, 2028, to the final rate of “Free”; (b) if “X79” is set out, the initial rate, (i) without reduction, effective on the first day on which the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is in effect between Canada and the United Kingdom, (ii) reduced, effective on January 1, 2026, to three quarters of the initial rate, (iii) reduced, effective on January 1, 2027, to one half of the initial rate, (iv) reduced, effective on January 1, 2028, to one quarter of the initial rate, and (v) reduced, effective on January 1, 2029, to the final rate of “Free”; and (c) if “X80” is set out, the initial rate, reduced, (i) effective on the first day on which the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is in effect between Canada and the United Kingdom, to one quarter of the initial rate, and (ii) effective on January 1, 2029, to the final rate of “Free”. No retroactive effect (5) The rates of customs duty set out in subsection (4) shall have no effect in respect of a period before the first day on which the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is in effect between Canada and the United Kingdom. Rounding of specific rates (6) If a reduction under subsection (3) or (4) results in a specific rate of customs duty that includes a fraction of one hundredth of a cent, the rate shall be rounded down to the nearest one hundredth of a cent. Rounding of ad valorem rates (7) If a reduction under subsection (3) or (4) results in a rate of customs duty that includes a fraction of one per cent, the resulting percentage shall be rounded down to the nearest one tenth of one per cent. Rounding of ad valorem rates — fraction other than 0.5 (8) If, for any goods other than motor vehicles of heading No. 87.01, 87.02, 87.03, 87.04 or 87.05, a reduction under subsection (3) or (4) or a rounding of rates under subsection (7) results in a rate of customs duty that includes a fraction of one per cent other than 0.5, the resulting percentage shall be rounded down to the nearest percentage that divides evenly by 0.5. Elimination of rates of less than 2 per cent (9) If, for any goods other than motor vehicles of heading No. 87.01, 87.02, 87.03, 87.04 or 87.05, a reduction under subsection (3) or (4) results in a rate of customs duty that is a percentage of less than two per cent, the rate shall be further reduced to “Free” immediately.
52.83(1) The Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, by order, amend the schedule to extend entitlement to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff to any goods that originate in a CPTPP country. Retroactivity (2) An order made under subsection (1) may, if it so provides, be retroactive and have effect in respect of a period before it is made, but no such order may have effect in respect of a period before the first day on which the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is in effect between Canada and the United Kingdom. Content of order (3) An order made under subsection (1) (a) must specify the date on which the order becomes effective; (b) must, if the order partially extends entitlement to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff, indicate the goods to which entitlement to that Tariff is extended; and (c) may exempt goods from the conditions set out in subsection 24(1) and prescribe any conditions that apply.
16(1) The portion of paragraph 76(4)(b) of the Act before subparagraph (i) is replaced by the following: (b) may — in respect of goods that are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Tariff — be in effect during the period beginning on December 30, 2018 and ending Clause 16 : (1) and (2) Relevant portion of subsection 76(4): (4) An order made under subsection (1) ... (b) may be in effect during the period beginning on the day on which this subsection comes into force and ending (2) Subsection 76(4) of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (b): (c) may — in respect of goods that are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff — be in effect during the period beginning on the day on which this subsection comes into force and ending (i) on the third anniversary of the first day on which the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership is in effect for the United Kingdom, if the order is in respect of goods for which the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff is at its final rate of “Free” on that anniversary, and (ii) on the day on which the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff rate of customs duty is reduced to its final rate of “Free”, if the order is in respect of goods for which the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff rate of customs duty is not at its final rate of “Free” on the anniversary referred to in subparagraph (i).
17The List of Countries and Applicable Tariff Treatments set out in the schedule to the Act is amended by adding, in the column “Tariff Treatment / Other”, a reference to “CPUKT” opposite the references to “Channel Islands”, “Isle of Man” and “United Kingdom”.
18The List of Tariff Provisions set out in the schedule to the Act is amended by (a) adding in the column “Preferential Tariff / Initial Rate”, above the reference to “GPT”, a reference to “CPUKT:”; (b) adding in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, above the reference to “GPT”, a reference to “CPUKT:”; (c) adding in the column “Preferential Tariff / Initial Rate” a reference to “Free” after the abbreviation “CPUKT”, and adding in the column “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate” a reference to “Free (A)” after the abbreviation “CPUKT”, for all tariff items except those tariff items set out in Schedules 2 and 3 to this Act; (d) adding in the columns “Preferential Tariff / Initial Rate” and “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate”, a reference to “N/A” after the abbreviation “CPUKT” for those tariff items set out in Schedule 2 to this Act; and (e) adding in the columns “Preferential Tariff / Initial Rate” and “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate” after the abbreviation “CPUKT”, for each tariff item set out in Schedule 3 to this Act, the rates of customs duty and staging categories set out with respect to that tariff item in that Schedule.
19The definition Agreement in section 2 of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act is replaced by the following: Agreement means the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018, and any accession protocol that is listed in the schedule . ( Accord ) Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act Clause 19 : Existing text of the definition: Agreement means the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018. ( Accord )
20Section 9 of the Act is renumbered as subsection 9(1) and is amended by adding the following: (2) For greater certainty, any accession protocol that is listed in the schedule is also approved. Clause 20 : New.
21Section 47 of the Act is repealed. Clause 21 : The existing text of section 47 is not reproduced here because it is a provision that has produced its effect. Its repeal is consequential to clause 22 and ensures that spent schedule references in the Act are deleted.
22Schedules 1 to 13 to the Act are replaced by the schedule set out in Schedule 4 to this Act.
23This Act comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.
This part identifies specific countries and territories where existing trade agreements with Canada apply.
This matters because it clarifies which international agreements can influence trade relations and economic opportunities for Canadian businesses and consumers. Understanding these agreements helps in anticipating trade dynamics that could affect prices, availability of goods, and investment opportunities.
The provision addresses the need to establish a clear list of countries linked to specific trade agreements for regulatory and legal clarity.
Canadian exporters and businesses benefit from enhanced market access and reduced tariffs in the identified countries.
The increased trade may lead to greater competition for Canadian businesses, which could impact domestic producers not covered by these agreements and potentially affect local employment in some sectors.
This part of the bill revises the classification of various agricultural products by updating the tariff items listed in Schedule 2.
These classifications affect trade and tariffs on agricultural products, which can impact pricing and availability for consumers. Changes may also influence farmers and the agricultural sector by altering competitive dynamics.
The revisions aim to modernize and clarify the classification system for agricultural products, addressing outdated categorizations.
Agricultural producers and businesses benefit from clearer classifications that may facilitate trade and reduce confusion in tariff applications.
The tradeoff primarily affects consumers, who may face price changes as a result of new tariff classifications impacting agricultural product costs.
This part of the bill modifies the tariff rates for a range of goods, effectively reducing some charges to 'Free' or adjusting the initial rates.
This matters because lower tariff rates can help reduce costs for consumers and businesses, potentially boosting trade and economic activity. However, it may also lead to reduced revenue for the government.
The bill addresses the need to update and lower tariffs to adapt to changing economic conditions and support various industries.
Businesses importing these goods benefit from reduced tariffs, which can lead to lower costs and increased competitiveness.
The tradeoff involves reduced government revenue from tariffs, which could impact public services that rely on this funding, presenting a cost to society as a whole.
This part includes a protocol that allows the United Kingdom to join a specific international trade agreement known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
This accession may enhance trade relations and economic opportunities between Canada and the UK, potentially leading to economic growth. It signifies Canada's commitment to engaging with global trade partners.
The provision addresses the need for formal processes to include new countries in existing trade agreements, expanding international cooperation.
Canada and UK businesses may gain from increased trade opportunities and access to each other's markets.
The increased trade may come at the cost of domestic industries that face heightened competition from UK imports, potentially impacting local jobs and businesses that are unable to compete.
Official drafter summary (parl.ca)
This enactment implements the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, done at Auckland and Bandar Seri Begawan on July 16, 2023, by updating how that Agreement is defined or referred to in certain Acts and by amending other Acts to bring them into conformity with Canada’s obligations under that Agreement and Protocol. Available on the House of Commons website at the following address: www.ourcommons.ca 3 - 4 Charles III CHAPTER 7 An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership [ Assented to 6th May, 2026 ] His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows: R.S., c. F-11 Financial Administration Act 2018, c. 23, s. 16 1 Schedule VII to the Financial Administration Act is amended by replacing “Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018. ” with the following: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018, and any accession protocol that is listed in the schedule to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act . R.S., c. 17 (2nd Supp.) Commercial Arbitration Act 2018, c. 23, s. 31 2 Schedule 2 to the Commercial Arbitration Act is amended by replacing “Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018 ” in column 2 with the following: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership between Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, done at Santiago on March 8, 2018, and any accession protocol that is listed in the schedule to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act 1991, c. 45 Trust and Loan Companies Act 2020, c. 1, s. 153 3 The definition regulated foreign entity in section 2 of the Trust and Loan Companies Act is replaced by the following: regulated foreign entity has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Bank Act ; ( entité étrangère réglementée ) 1991, c. 46 Bank Act 2020, c. 1, s. 158 4 Paragraph (a) of the definition regulated foreign entity in section 2 of the Bank Act is replaced by the following: (a) incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV, and 2020, c. 1, s. 159 5 Section 14.11 of the Act is replaced by the following: Schedule IV 14.11 For the purpose of implementing Canada’s international trade obligations, the Governor in Council may, by order, amend Schedule IV by adding, deleting or amending any item. 2020, c. 1, s. 160 6 Subsection 239 ( 3.1 ) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception ( 3.1 ) Subject to subsection 245 ( 1.1 ), subsection ( 1 ) does not apply to a bank that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. 2020, c. 1, s. 163 7 Subsection 251 ( 3 ) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception ( 3 ) Subject to subsection 245 ( 1.1 ), subsection ( 1 ) does not apply to a bank that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. 2020, c. 1, s. 164 8 Paragraphs 597 ( 2.1 )(a) and (b) of the Act are replaced by the following: (a) incorporated in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV; or (b) a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. 2020, c. 1, s. 166 9 Subsection 816 ( 1.1 ) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception ( 1.1 ) Subject to subsection 822 ( 1.1 ), subsection ( 1 ) does not apply to a bank holding company that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed otherwise in a country or territory, other than Canada, that is referred to in Schedule IV or of a regulated foreign entity. 2020, c. 1, s. 169 10 Subsection 828 ( 3 ) of the Act is replaced by the following: Exception ( 3 ) Subject to subsection 822 ( 1.1 ), subsection ( 1 ) does not apply to a bank holding company that is a subsidiary of a foreign bank incorporated or formed...
- Disagreement on the effectiveness of trade negotiations with the U.K.
- Contention regarding the benefits for Canadian beef and pork producers
- Concerns over the treatment of U.K. pensioners in Canada
- Debate over transparency and the parliamentary process in trade agreements
Parties are divided on the government's handling of trade negotiations and their implications for farmers and pensioners.









































- First reading (House of Commons)Oct 21, 2025
- Second reading (House of Commons)Dec 11, 2025
- First reading (Senate)Mar 12, 2026
- Third reading (House of Commons)Mar 12, 2026
- Second reading (Senate)Mar 26, 2026
- Third reading (Senate)Apr 28, 2026
- Royal AssentMay 6, 2026

