Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services)
BillC-323
Session44-1
StageIn committee (House)
Introduced2023-03-09
Proposed byStephen Ellis
This enactment amends the Income Tax Act to establish a tax credit for expenses related to the rehabilitation of a historic property. It also establishes a tax deduction for the capital cost of property used in the course of such a rehabilitation.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-323 proposes to remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from psychotherapy and mental health counselling services. This change aims to make these essential services more affordable and accessible for Canadians who may not have private insurance or who face challenges accessing publicly funded options. By reducing the financial barrier, the bill seeks to support individuals struggling with unmet mental health needs.
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Legislative Timeline
2023-03-09
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes exempting psychotherapy/counselling from GST.
Current
In committee (House)
✦ AIBill is currently being studied by a House of Commons committee.
Votes
Vote #: 852
Date: 2024-06-19
Result: Passed
Yes: 174
No: 149
Paired: 2
Yes / No Ratio
Yes53.9%
No46.1%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | No | 0% | 100% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |