2021 Ottawa Report Newsletters

December 20

Prime Minister Releases New Mandate Letters for Ministers
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Presents Economic and Fiscal Update 2021
Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19, Receives Royal Assent
Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, Receives Royal Assent
Bill C-6, Appropriation Act No. 4, 2021-22, Receives Royal Assent
Bill C-8, Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021, Introduced
Bill C-217, National Freshwater Strategy Act, Introduced
House Environment Committee Elects Chair
House Transport Committee Elects Chair
Environment Minister Launches Consultations on Zero-Emission Light-Duty Vehicles
Natural Resources Minister Launches Call for Proposals to Support Planting Two Billion Trees

December 13

Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Committee Changes
Prime Minister Announces New Parliamentary Secretaries
Treasury Board President Introduces Bill C-6, Appropriation Act No. 4, 2021-22
Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code, Referred to House Human Resources Committee
Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy), Receives Royal Assent
Bill C-207, An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights (right to housing), Introduced
Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19, Referred to House Finance Committee
House Procedure and House Affairs Committee Presents Report on Committee Membership
House Finance Committee Studying Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19
Senate Selection Committee Presents Report on Nominations to Committees
Environment Minister Announces Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund Application Intake
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Publishes New Guidance
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister to Present Economic and Fiscal Update 2021

November 29

Anthony Rota Re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons for the 44th Parliament
Speech from the Throne
Liberal Government’s Legislative Priorities
Finance Minister Introduces Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19
Transport Minister Announces New Amendments to Grade Crossings Regulations
Fall Economic Statement Anticipated

November 1

44th Federal Election Yields Minority Liberal Government
New Cabinet Sworn In
Changes to the Ministry
Vaccination Required to Enter House of Commons Precinct
Elections Canada Announces New House of Commons Seat Allocation
44th Parliament Senate Standings
Finance Minister Announces Targeted COVID-19 Support Measures
Cabinet Committees and Ministers’ Staff
Mandate Letters Anticipated
First Session of 44th Parliament to Open November 22 with Election of House Speaker

September 27

44th Federal General Election Results
The Liberal Government Mandate
Managing the Legislative Agenda
Cabinet Appointments Anticipated in October
First Session of 44th Parliament Expected to Open in November
Reconstitution of House and Senate Committees
Fall Economic Statement Anticipated

September 8

44th Federal General Election Key Dates
Seats in the House of Commons at Dissolution
The Caretaker Convention
Candidates
Major Party Platforms
Forming Government
Elections Canada Voter Information Service
Voting by Mail
Conservative Party of Canada 2021 Election Platform Highlights
Liberal Party of Canada 2021 Election Platform Highlights

June 28

Closure of Canada-U.S. Border Extended and First Phase of Border Measures Easing Announced
Bill C-30 Passed by House of Commons
Bill C-12 Passed by House of Commons
Bill C-204 Referred to Senate Environment Committee
Senate Environment Committee Tables Report on Bill C-12
Senate Finance Committee Continues Study of Bill C-30
Infrastructure Minister Announces Project Funding Application Status Transparency
Infrastructure Minister Announces New Natural Infrastructure Fund
Economic Development Minister Launches Canada Community Revitalization Fund
Natural Resources Minister Launches Call for Proposals Under Clean Fuels Fund
Accessibility Standards Canada Releases Second Annual Report
Transport Minister Announces Proposed Amendments to Grade Crossings Regulations
Fall Election Anticipated

June 14

CPWA to Participate in National Infrastructure Assessment Consultations
Some Border Restrictions to Ease in July
Bill C-12 Awaiting Third Reading Debate
Third Reading Debate of Bill C-30 Continues in House
Bill C-204 Passed by House of Commons
House Environment Committee Reports Bill C-12 with Amendments
House Finance Committee Reports Bill C-30 with Amendments
Natural Resources and Environment Ministers Provide Update on Planting Two Billion Trees
Employment Minister Launches Public Engagement on Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Summer Recess and Fall Election Speculation

May 31

Closure of Canada-U.S. Border Extended
Bill C-30 Referred to House Finance Committee
Bill C-204 Advances to Third Reading
House Finance Committee Studying Bill C-30
House Environment Committee Accepting Briefs on Freshwater Study
Agriculture Minister Launches Second Half of $20-million Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Transport Minister Announces Funding Under Rail Safety Improvement Program
Infrastructure Minister Launches Second Round of Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Funding

May 10

CPWA Webinar May 20 - NPWW: Advocating for Public Works
Budget Motion Passes House of Commons
Bill C-14 Receives Royal Assent
Bill C-12 Referred to House Environment Committee
Finance Minister Introduces Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1
House Environment Committee Launches Study on Bill C-12
House Environment Committee Extends Deadline for Briefs on Freshwater Study
Natural Resources Minister Announces Planned National Adaptation Strategy

April 26

Deputy Prime Minister Releases Budget 2021
Canada-U.S. Border Remains Closed
Bill C-14 Referred to Senate Finance Committee
House Transport Committee Launches Study on Targeted Infrastructure Investment
House Environment Committee Presents Study on Zero Emission Vehicles
House Environment Committee Reports Bill C-204 With Amendments
Infrastructure Minister Launches Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program
Infrastructure Minister Launches Community Buildings Retrofit Initiative
Spring Federal Election Unlikely

April 12

Transportation Association of Canada Seeks Input on Transportation Workforce Development Needs
House Environment Committee Launches Study on Freshwater in Canada
Infrastructure and Rural Economic Development Ministers Announce Rural Transit Solutions Fund

March 29

Auditor General Tables Report on Investing in Canada Plan
Government Announces Date of Budget 2021
Prime Minister Announces Changes to Parliamentary Secretaries
Closure of Canada-U.S. Border Extended
Deputy Prime Minister Introduces Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act
House Finance Committee Reports Bill C-14 Without Amendment
House Environment Committee Undertakes Study on Bill C-204
Canada Infrastructure Bank Launches Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative
Infrastructure Minister Launches Public Engagement on National Infrastructure Assessment

March 15

Health Canada Approves Additional Vaccine
CPWA Provides Input on Canada Water Agency Discussion Paper
Canada-U.S. Border Remains Closed
Bill C-14 Referred to House Finance Committee
House Transport Committee Continues Study on Canada Infrastructure Bank
Infrastructure Minister Announces Federal Fund for Cycling Paths and Trails
Indigenous Services Launches Website to Report Progress on Drinking Water Advisories
Advisory Council on Artificial Intelligence Launches Open Dialogue on AI
Public Safety Minister Launches Emergency Preparedness Public Awareness Campaign
Environment Minister Announces Draft Regulations for Federal Greenhouse Gas Offset System
Infrastructure and Innovation Ministers Announce Investment to Electrify Transit Systems
Natural Resources Minister Announces Initiative to Promote Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
2021 Party Conventions to Be Held Virtually
Mid-April the Earliest Budget 2021 to Be Tabled
Election Speculation Continues

March 1

CPWA Discusses Public Policy Priorities with Chair of House Public Safety Committee
Guidance on Vaccine Prioritization Updated and Health Canada Approves Additional Vaccines
Conservative Party Leader Announces Updates to the Conservative Shadow Cabinet
Prime Minister Announces New Public Transit Investments
House Transport Committee Launches Canada Infrastructure Bank Study
House Finance Committee Releases Pre-Budget Report
Special House Canada-U.S. Relations Committee Established
Natural Resources Minister Announces Growing Canada’s Forests Program
Infrastructure Minister Announces Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Application Intake

February 8

Infrastructure Minister Announces New Chairperson of Canada Infrastructure Bank
Government Launches Budget Consultations
Bill C-14 Advances to Second Reading in House of Commons
Infrastructure Minister Sets New Priorities for Canada Infrastructure Bank
Budget 2021 to Follow Budget Consultations
Vaccine Rollout May Impact Decision Making on Election

January 25

Governor General Resigns
Prime Minister Releases Supplementary Mandate Letters
Prime Minister Announces Changes to Ministry
Closure of Canada-U.S. Border Extended
CPWA Releases 2021 Public Policy Priorities
CPWA Advocates for Public Works in Vaccine Prioritization
House to Vote on New Voting App
CPWA Monitoring Bill C-12 and C-14
Statistics Canada Releases Additional Core Public Infrastructure Survey Data
Environment and Agriculture Ministers Announce Canada Water Agency Consultations
Prime Minister and Environment Minister Announce Strengthened Climate Plan
Prime Minister Appoints Deputy Finance Minister
Budget 2021 and Election Speculation