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Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (small businesses)
BillC-291
Session45-1
StageOutside Order of Precedence
Introduced2026-06-17
Proposed byElizabeth May
This enactment amends the Department of Industry Act to require that a small business impact assessment be made for every legislative initiative that could have a significant effect on Canadian small businesses.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-291 proposes to amend the Department of Industry Act. Its main goal is to ensure that the potential impact on Canadian small businesses is considered before any new laws or regulations are introduced. Specifically, it requires the Minister of Industry to conduct and table a 'small business impact assessment' for any legislative initiative that could significantly affect these businesses.
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Legislative Timeline
2026-06-17
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes small business impact assessments for legislation.
Current
Outside Order of Precedence