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C-4 — An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure
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- Status
- Royal Assent Received
- Sponsor
- François-Philippe Champagne
- Introduced
- 2025-06-05
- Session
- 45-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, is a House Government Bill introduced in the 45th Parliament's first session. The bill addresses certain affordability measures for Canadians, as described in its long title. It passed through both chambers, receiving Royal Assent on March 12, 2026, after consideration in committee and report stage in the House, followed by a full legislative process in the Senate.
Stage timeline
Royal assent
2026-03-12
Third reading
2026-02-26Senate
Consideration in committee
2026-02-24Senate
Second reading
2026-02-05Senate
First reading
2025-12-11Senate
Third reading
2025-12-11House
Report stage
2025-11-19House
Consideration in committee
2025-10-29House
Second reading
2025-06-12House
First reading
2025-06-05House
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