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Bill C-16

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 31, 2022
Appropriation Act No. 1, 2022-23
  • This bill grants a sum of $75,483,404,546 to the federal government for various expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. The funds will be used for the federal public administration and purposes related to it. The bill specifies the breakdown of the funds allocated to different departments and agencies, such as the Canadian Space Agency, Canadian Transportation Agency, Department of Industry, Department of Public Works and Government Services, Department of Transport, National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Secretariat, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Parks Canada Agency, and Privy Council Office.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • A steelman argument in favor of this Act is that it provides necessary funding for the federal public administration. The $75,483,404,546 granted for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 is allocated towards defraying charges and expenses that are not otherwise provided for. This funding is essential for the proper functioning and operations of government departments and agencies. It allows for the provision of various public services, such as space exploration, transportation regulation, industry development, public works, national security review, scientific research, and management of national parks. The Act also includes measures for accountability and transparency, such as specifying the purpose of each item and allowing adjustments in the accounts of Canada. By providing the necessary financial resources, this Act ensures the continuity and effectiveness of the federal public administration in serving the needs and interests of C

SteelmanSpren Against

  • One potential steelman argument opposing this Act is that it grants an excessive and unnecessary amount of funds to the federal public administration. Critics may argue that the $75,483,404,546 allocated for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 is a vast sum of money that could be better utilized in other areas such as healthcare, education, or infrastructure. Furthermore, opponents may claim that there is a lack of transparency and accountability in how these funds are allocated and spent. Without clear regulations and oversight, there is a risk of mismanagement and potential misuse of taxpayer money. This could lead to wasteful spending, ineffective programs, and even corruption within the federal public administration. Another argument is that the Act does not provide enough specific details regarding the purposes for which the funds will be used. Critics may argue that a more detailed breakdown of expenses is necessary to ensure
Senate Third Reading
  • March 31, 2022, 2 p.m.
  • Passed
Royal Assent
  • March 31, 2022, 2 p.m.
  • Read
Senate Second Reading
  • March 29, 2022, 3:15 p.m.
  • Passed
Senate First Reading
  • March 24, 2022, 7:17 p.m.
  • Passed
House Third Reading
  • March 24, 2022, 6:27 p.m.
  • Passed

House Motion No. 48

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 24, 2022, 6:23 p.m.
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-16, An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023
House Second Reading
  • March 24, 2022, 6:13 p.m.
  • Passed
House First Reading
  • March 24, 2022, 6:07 p.m.
  • Passed