A bill is a proposed law introduced in Parliament or a provincial legislature for debate and voting. Bills go through multiple readings, committee review, and votes before becoming law. Government bills are introduced by cabinet ministers and typically have a good chance of passing if the government has a majority. Private members' bills come from individual MPs/MLAs and rarely become law but can raise awareness of issues. Bills can be amended during the legislative process based on committee recommendations or debate. Once passed by the legislative body and given Royal Assent, a bill becomes an Act—an official law.