Bill Detail
An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure โ Became Law
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to, among other things, create the following offences:
causing another person to undergo conversion therapy;
doing anything for the purpose of removing a child from Canada with the intention that the child undergo conversion therapy outside Canada;
promoting or advertising conversion therapy; and
receiving a financial or other material benefit from the provision of conversion therapy.
It also amends the Criminal Code to authorize courts to order that advertisements for conversion therapy be disposed of or deleted.
This bill, known as the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, introduces several measures aimed at reducing costs for individuals and families. It lowers the lowest personal income tax rate incrementally, starting in 2025. Additionally, it offers a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST) rebate for first-time homebuyers, making it easier for them to purchase a home.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |