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Bill Detail
An Act to establish a framework for the continued access to and use of cash in Canada and to make related amendments to other Acts
BillC-276
Session45-1
StageOutside Order of Precedence
Introduced2026-05-04
Proposed byTed Falk
This enactment provides for the development and implementation of a framework to ensure that cash continues to be available throughout Canada.
It also amends the Currency Act and the Bank of Canada Act to remove the Governor in Council’s power to call in coins and notes. Finally, it amends the Bank of Canada Act to prohibit the Bank of Canada from issuing a digital form of the dollar.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-276 proposes to ensure that Canadians can continue to use and access cash. It would require the Minister of Finance to develop a framework that guarantees everyone can get cash, no matter where they live, and that people can still pay with cash. The bill also aims to remove obstacles for charities collecting cash donations.
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Legislative Timeline
2026-05-04
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes framework for cash access, limits digital dollar.
Current
Outside Order of Precedence