Bill Detail
An Act respecting temporary cost of living relief (affordability) ✓ Became Law
BillC-78
Session44-1
StageLaw (royal assent given)
Introduced2024-11-27
Proposed byChrystia Freeland
This enactment amends the Excise Tax Act in order to implement a temporary GST/HST holiday between December 14, 2024 and February 15, 2025 inclusively in respect of certain taxable supplies.
✦ AI Summary
This bill, also known as the "Tax Break for All Canadians Act," introduces a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) holiday. From December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, Canadians will not pay GST/HST on certain purchases. The goal is to provide temporary financial relief to help with the rising cost of living.
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Legislative Timeline
2024-11-27
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes temporary GST/HST holiday on certain eligible beverages and books.
Current
Law (royal assent given)
✦ AIBill has passed all stages and received Royal Assent.
Votes
Vote #: 904
Date: 2024-11-28
Result: Passed
Yes: 176
No: 151
Paired: 2
Yes / No Ratio
Yes53.8%
No46.2%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |