An Act to establish a national framework on heart failure
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At a glance
The bill aims to establish a national framework on heart failure. It seeks to improve prevention, diagnosis, and management of this medical condition across Canada.
Detailed summary
Bill S-204 aims to develop a national framework on heart failure. This framework seeks to coordinate national efforts to better understand and treat this disease, which affects many Canadians.
The main provisions include establishing guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heart failure, as well as promoting research and data collection on this condition. The bill also calls for awareness campaigns to educate the public about the risks and symptoms associated with heart failure.
The bill does not directly amend other laws, but it could influence public health policies and medical practices regarding cardiac care.
Those affected by this bill include patients with heart failure, healthcare professionals, and public health organizations. The proposed framework aims to improve patients' quality of life and reduce the economic burden of this disease on the healthcare system.
Legislative progress
Senate
- First readingMay 28, 2025
- Second readingDec 9, 2025
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
House of Commons
- First readingUpcoming
- Second readingUpcoming
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
- Royal assentUpcoming
Recent debates
Official source: ourcommons.ca