Senate Review: Which Outdated Laws Should Be Repealed in 2025?
Official title: Examine and report on the report on the Statutes Repeal Act for the year 2025
The Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee is reviewing which old, unused laws should be officially removed from the books. The Statutes Repeal Act requires this annual housekeeping to clear out legislation that's been sitting dormant for years. It's a routine process, but it shapes which laws stay on the books.
Why This Matters
Ever wonder why Canada has laws on the books that nobody uses? This review cleans them up. While most repealed laws are obscure, the process ensures our legal system stays current. It's a small but real example of how Parliament maintains the law.
What Could Change
Laws that have sat unused for years could be formally repealed. This prevents confusion about what's actually enforceable. The committee will recommend which provisions to remove from federal statutes.
Key Issues
- Which dormant laws should be formally repealed?
- Are any of these unused provisions still needed?
How to Participate
- Submit a written brief to the committee at lcjc@sen.parl.gc.ca or by mail to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
- Watch committee meetings on SenParlVu to follow the study's progress.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 4:21 PM ET | Committee Meeting - Statutes Repeal Act Study | — | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| November 20, 2025 10:30 AM ET | Committee Meeting - Statutes Repeal Act Study | — | Register → (opens in new tab) |