Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act, the Defence Production Act and the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act (Canadian products and services)
This enactment amends the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act and the Defence Production Act to provide that, in relation to the acquisition of products and services for use by government departments, preference must be given to Canadian products and services.
It also amends the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act to provide for a new transfer to the provinces for the purpose of giving preference to Canadian products and services.
Bill C-300 proposes to amend several federal acts to prioritize the purchase of Canadian products and services by government departments and agencies. This means that when the government buys goods or services, it must choose Canadian options first, unless it conflicts with international trade agreements. The bill defines what constitutes a 'Canadian product' and a 'Canadian service' based on their value and origin within Canada.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |