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C-19 — An Act to amend the Income Tax Act
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- Status
- Royal Assent Received
- Sponsor
- François-Philippe Champagne
- Introduced
- 2026-01-28
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
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.
Stage timeline
Royal assent
2026-02-12
Third reading
2026-02-12Senate
Second reading
2026-02-10Senate
First reading
2026-02-05Senate
Third reading
2026-02-04House
Report stage
2026-02-04House
Consideration in committee
2026-02-04House
Second reading
2026-02-02House
First reading
2026-01-28House
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