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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.

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Where it stands

Status
Royal assent received
Introduced
Session
45-1

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.

Official text

Stages so far

  1. Royal assent

  2. Third reading, Senate

  3. Second reading, Senate

  4. First reading, Senate

  5. Third reading, House

  6. Report stage, House

  7. Consideration in committee, House

  8. Second reading, House

  9. First reading, House

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