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What is a bill?

A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in Parliament. It must pass through several stages in both the House of Commons and the Senate before receiving Royal Assent and becoming law.

How do I search for bills?

Use the search bar at the top of any page or visit the Bills section to browse all bills. You can filter by parliament, session, status, and bill type.

What do the different bill statuses mean?

Bills go through several stages:

• Introduced: Bill has been presented to Parliament
• First Reading: Bill is introduced and printed
• Second Reading: Debate on the principle of the bill
• Committee Stage: Detailed examination and amendments
• Third Reading: Final debate and vote
• Royal Assent: Bill becomes law

How often is the information updated?

Legislative information is updated regularly as bills progress through Parliament. Check the last updated date on each bill's detail page for the most current information.