How A Bill Becomes Law

The document outlines the process for how a bill becomes a law in Canada. It begins with the Cabinet deciding which issues require new legislation and having the public service investigate policy alternatives. The Cabinet then introduces a new bill or proposes changes to existing laws. A bill goes through several readings and stages of debate in both the House of Commons and Senate, including opportunities for public and expert input at the committee stage. If passed by both houses, the bill receives royal assent from the Governor General and becomes law.