Bill Detail

This bill, also known as Appropriation Act No. 1, 2019-20, authorizes the federal government to spend over $37 billion. This money is for operating expenses and program delivery across various federal departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. The funds cover everything from salaries for ministers to payments for things like the Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, the Canada Council for the Arts, and housing initiatives through CMHC.

Essentially, this legislation is a necessary step to ensure the federal public administration has the financial resources to function and deliver services to Canadians throughout the specified fiscal year. It affects all Canadians by ensuring the continuity of government operations and programs.