This section will follow the Canadian bills and statutory amendments that touch LexPundit's subjects — what changed, when it takes effect, and what it means.
Prohibits discrimination in federally regulated employment and services on grounds such as race, sex, age, disability and religion.
Creates the Dominion of Canada and divides law-making power between Parliament and the provinces. The foundation of Canadian federalism.
Patriates the constitution, enacts the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and section 35 Aboriginal and treaty rights, and sets the amending formula.
Sets out the process for consumer and corporate insolvency — bankruptcies, proposals and the distribution of an insolvent estate.
Governs incorporation and corporate governance for companies incorporated in Ontario.
Governs federal incorporation, corporate governance, directors' duties and shareholder rights for CBCA companies.
Regulates mergers, monopolistic practices and misleading advertising to maintain and encourage competition in Canada.
The principal federal statute imposing income tax on individuals, corporations and trusts.
Codifies the law of general partnerships in Ontario, including the relations of partners to one another and to third parties.
Governs divorce for married spouses, along with parenting orders, contact, relocation, and spousal and child support. Substantially amended in 2021.
Defines copyright in creative works and the rights of owners and users, including provisions for the digital environment added in 2012.
Governs how private-sector organisations collect, use and disclose personal information in the course of commercial activity.
Governs how federal government institutions collect, use, disclose and give individuals access to their personal information.
Regulates controlled substances and sets out drug-related offences, from possession to trafficking and production.
The principal federal statute defining criminal offences, criminal procedure, defences and sentencing.
Governs the criminal justice process for young persons aged 12 to 17, emphasising rehabilitation and reintegration.
Establishes the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal and their jurisdiction to review the decisions of federal boards, commissions and tribunals.
Sets out the procedure for applying to the Divisional Court for judicial review of a statutory or other public decision in Ontario.
Prescribes minimum procedural requirements for Ontario tribunals exercising a statutory power of decision.