An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act

Foundational environmental-law modernization. Sets framework for subsequent regulatory reforms.

Legislative historyi

1. IntroducedFebruary 9, 2022

   Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.

2. First readingFebruary 9, 2022

   First reading in the Senate.

3. Second readingApril 7, 2022

   Second reading in the Senate.

4. Third readingJune 22, 2022

   Third reading in the Senate.

5. First readingSeptember 28, 2022

   First reading in the House of Commons.

6. Second readingNovember 3, 2022

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

7. Third readingMay 30, 2023

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

8. Royal assentJune 13, 2023

   Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.