S-216Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System Act

An Act to declare the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada

Senate public bill, introduced in the Senate on May 28, 2025

Status: In committee in the Senate since February 10, 2026
Sponsor: Jim QuinnSenator; Senator

What it does

Declares the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be works for the general advantage of Canada, and sets out related federal powers.

What it does

Declares the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be works for the general advantage of Canada.
Makes the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities responsible for the Act and for all matters relating to the system and related works.
Lets the Minister of Public Works and Government Services enter agreements for the design, construction, or operation of the system or related works, and take steps to protect federal rights under those agreements.
Allows the Minister to make agreements with Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, municipalities, agencies, or other persons to carry out related agreements.
Lets the Governor in Council, in an emergency, exempt a person from federal permit, licence, approval, or other authorization requirements for construction if needed to prevent environmental damage or protect public health or safety.
Deems any authorization that would have been required but for an emergency exemption to have been issued after construction is complete.

Who it affects

Federal ministers
Nova Scotia government
New Brunswick government
Municipalities
Agencies of the two provinces
People or companies building the dykeland system
Indigenous governing bodies

Topics

Background

The bill defines the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System as dyke systems wholly situated in the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick parts of the Chignecto Isthmus trade corridor. It also defines related work to include water level control structures and other work needed to maintain or operate a dyke.

Where it is

Last activity Feb 10

Senate

First reading
Completed. May 28, 2025
Second reading
Completed. Feb 10
Committee
Current stage. Now here
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.

House of Commons

First reading
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Second reading
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Committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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Royal assent

Royal assent
Not reached.

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LEGISinfo status: At consideration in committee in the Senate. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.

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