What are laws passed by the national government known as?

Laws passed by the national government are known as federal government statutes. These laws are enacted by the national legislature and apply uniformly across the entire country. The federal government has the authority to legislate on matters that fall within its jurisdiction as defined by the constitution, which may include areas such as immigration, national defense, and trade.

In contrast, provincial statutes are laws enacted by regional or provincial governments and only apply within their respective provinces. Local ordinances refer to laws created by local governments, usually governing specific areas, such as city regulations. State laws, although relevant in jurisdictions outside of Canada (specifically in the United States), pertain to laws enacted by state governments and do not apply to the federal government framework in Canada. Thus, the terminology directly reflects the level of governance responsible for enacting those laws, solidifying the distinction between federal and provincial jurisdiction.