C-59 , 44th Parliament, 1st session Monday, November 22, 2021, to present
An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023
Short title:
Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023
Bill type
House Government Bill
This bill received royal assent on Thursday, June 20, 2024
Statutes of Canada 2024, c. 15
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
First reading, Thursday, November 30, 2023
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, November 30, 2023 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Monday, March 18, 2024
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 |
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Monday, January 29, 2024 |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 |
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Monday, March 18, 2024 |
End of stage activity
Committee report presented with amendments, Monday, May 6, 2024
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Minutes |
|---|---|
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
Meeting 132 |
Thursday, March 21, 2024 |
Meeting 133 |
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
Meeting 134 |
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
Meeting 135 |
Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
Meeting 136 |
Thursday, April 11, 2024 |
Meeting 137 |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
Meeting 138 |
Thursday, April 18, 2024 |
Meeting 139 |
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
Meeting 140 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, May 6, 2024 |
End of stage activity
Concurrence at report stage, Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 |
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 |
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Friday, May 10, 2024 |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 |
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
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Monday, May 27, 2024 |
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 |
Senate
End of stage activity
Pre-Study of Commons Bill Completed, Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
|---|---|
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 |
Meeting 90 |
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 |
Meeting 91 |
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 |
Meeting 94 |
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
Meeting 95 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Sitting 176
Pre-study of House bill
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
End of stage activity
First reading, Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 |
End of stage activities
Second reading, Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Referral to committee, Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, May 30, 2024 |
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 |
End of stage activity
Committee report presented without amendment, Thursday, June 13, 2024
Committee meetings
| Meeting date | Details |
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024 |
Meeting 111 |
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
Meeting 113 |
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Thursday, June 13, 2024 |
End of stage activity
Third reading, Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 |
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024 |
Details
Recorded votes
House of Commons
Vote 659 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Negatived
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (reasoned amendment)
- Yeas:
- 118
- Nays:
- 206
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 326
Vote 660 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 1 to 136, 138 to 143, 168 to 196, 209 to 216 and 278 to 317 regarding measures appearing in the 2023 budget;)
- Yeas:
- 172
- Nays:
- 148
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 322
Vote 661 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 137, 144 and 231 to 272 regarding measures related to affordability;)
- Yeas:
- 320
- Nays:
- 1
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 323
Vote 662 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 197 to 208 and 342 to 365 regarding amendments to the Canada Labour Code;)
- Yeas:
- 323
- Nays:
- 2
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 327
Vote 663 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 145 to 167, 217 and 218 regarding measures related to vaping products, cannabis and tobacco;)
- Yeas:
- 323
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 325
Vote 664 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 219 to 230;)
- Yeas:
- 321
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 323
Vote 665 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 273 to 277;)
- Yeas:
- 206
- Nays:
- 117
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 325
Vote 666 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 318 and 319;)
- Yeas:
- 322
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 324
Vote 667 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 320 to 322; and)
- Yeas:
- 323
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 325
Vote 668 — Monday, March 18, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
2nd reading of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 323 to 341.)
- Yeas:
- 175
- Nays:
- 149
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 326
Vote 759 — Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
Time allocation for Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023
- Yeas:
- 166
- Nays:
- 137
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 305
Vote 763 — Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (report stage amendment)
- Yeas:
- 114
- Nays:
- 202
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 318
Vote 764 — Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023
- Yeas:
- 173
- Nays:
- 141
- Paired:
- 2
- Total:
- 316
Vote 776 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Negatived
Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (recommittal to a committee)
- Yeas:
- 116
- Nays:
- 202
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 330
Vote 777 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 1 to 136, 138 to 143, 168 to 196, 209 to 216 and 278 to 317 regarding measures appearing in the 2023 budget)
- Yeas:
- 175
- Nays:
- 144
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 331
Vote 778 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 137, 144 and 231 to 272 regarding measures related to affordability)
- Yeas:
- 316
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 328
Vote 779 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 197 to 208 and 342 to 365 regarding amendments to the Canada Labour Code)
- Yeas:
- 317
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 329
Vote 780 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 145 to 167, 217 and 218 regarding measures related to vaping products, cannabis and tobacco)
- Yeas:
- 318
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 330
Vote 781 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 219 to 230)
- Yeas:
- 318
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 330
Vote 782 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 273 to 277)
- Yeas:
- 202
- Nays:
- 114
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 328
Vote 783 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 318 and 319)
- Yeas:
- 317
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 329
Vote 784 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 320 to 322)
- Yeas:
- 318
- Nays:
- 0
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 330
Vote 785 — Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Result:
- Agreed To
3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023 (Clauses 323 to 341)
- Yeas:
- 175
- Nays:
- 144
- Paired:
- 12
- Total:
- 331
Senate
To view the complete list of standing votes that have taken place in the Senate, please refer to the Votes page of the Senate of Canada website.Speaker's rulings and statements
House of Commons
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | Sitting 266 |
| Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | Sitting 271 |
Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 266) | Carolyn Bennett (Liberal) |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | Response speech(Sitting 270) | Pierre Poilievre (Conservative) |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | Response speech(Sitting 270) | Kristina Michaud (Bloc Québécois) |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | Response speech(Sitting 270) | Daniel Blaikie (NDP) |
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