A government bill is proposed legislation introduced by a Cabinet minister on behalf of the government, as opposed to private members' bills introduced by individual legislators. Government bills reflect Cabinet priorities and typically have government support for passage. In Parliament, government bills are numbered starting with "C-" (e.g., Bill C-42), while Senate government bills start with "S-". Government bills receive more procedural priority than private members' bills and are more likely to pass given that the government usually controls a majority or can negotiate support. Government bills may implement election platform commitments, respond to emerging issues, or address ongoing policy development. Major government bills—budgets, significant policy changes—receive extensive debate and media attention. Understanding the difference between government bills and private members' bills helps citizens follow legislative processes and evaluate what legislation is likely to become law.