Bill, Parliament of Canada, Federal
C-19An Act to amend the Income Tax Act
C-19, Parliament of Canada: Royal assent received, last recorded February 12, 2026.
Who lobbies on this subject
Organizations with lobbying reports on Economy, Finance & Taxes since November 2025, most reports first. This is the bill's policy area, not the bill: activity on the subject, not a position on the bill.8 of 2,404 organizations shown.
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
221 reports, most recent August 29, 2026
195 reports, most recent August 31, 2026
175 reports, most recent April 24, 2026
161 reports, most recent September 29, 2026
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
160 reports, most recent August 27, 2026
158 reports, most recent August 26, 2026
148 reports, most recent September 29, 2026
137 reports, most recent August 20, 2026
Where it stands
- Status
- Royal assent received
- Sponsor
- François-Philippe Champagne
- Introduced
- Session
- 45-1
Policy areas
What it does
A plain-language summary of the official text, written by AI.
Bill C-19, the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act, is a House Government Bill that amends the Income Tax Act. It moved swiftly through all stages in both the House of Commons and the Senate, receiving Royal Assent on February 12, 2026. The bill's short title suggests its purpose is to establish a benefit related to groceries and essential goods for Canadians.
Stages so far
Royal assent
Third reading, Senate
Second reading, Senate
First reading, Senate
Third reading, House
Report stage, House
Consideration in committee, House
Second reading, House
First reading, House
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