How a bill becomes law in Canada

Language: en · Model: hermes4-14b · Generated 2026-09-01 · Sources: open.canada.ca, Gazette, StatCan (OGL-C)

How a Bill Becomes Law in Canada

A bill starts in the House of Commons. Members introduce it in the first reading. The House debates and amends the bill. It goes to a committee for detailed review and changes. The committee reports back to the House. The House passes the bill in the second reading. The Senate then reviews and amends the bill. The Senate passes the bill in its second reading. The bill goes to the Governor General for royal assent. Royal assent makes the bill law. The Canada Gazette publishes the new law.

How to Track a Bill

1. Visit the Parliament of Canada website.
2. Search for the bill number or title.
3. Check the bill's status in the House of Commons.
4. Review the bill's progress in the Senate.
5. Monitor for royal assent and Gazette publication.