An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act
Three years after the Meta block, this is the government's attempt to fix the policy that triggered it without forcing publishers to give up the compensation framework entirely.
Status
Quick learn
Two laws bundled together: one removes leftover trade barriers between provinces (e.g. trucking rules, professional licences), the other speeds up federal review of major infrastructure projects deemed "in the national interest." The trade-mobility piece has broad cross-party support; the fast-tracking piece has prompted concerns from Indigenous and environmental groups about consultation requirements.
Issues this bill touches
- Democratic Renewal & Electoral Reform
Tries to repair the Online News Act after Meta's news block.
- Digital Rights
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Second reading
Second reading in the House of Commons.
- Third reading
Third reading in the House of Commons.
- First reading
First reading in the Senate.
- Second reading
Second reading in the Senate.
- Royal assent
Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
- Third reading
Third reading in the Senate.
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- First reading
Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.
Sponsored by
Anita AnandLIBERALOfficial source
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