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Bill C-54

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2023
Appropriation Act No. 2, 2023-24
  • This is a bill that grants the Canadian government $108.7 billion to pay for expenses and charges for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The money will be used for various programs and operating expenditures. The bill is called the Appropriation Act No. 2, 2023-24 and it was passed on June 22, 2023. The bill is available on the House of Commons website if you want to read more about it.
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  • Yea (267)
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • The Appropriation Act No. 2 of 2023-24 is necessary for the efficient functioning of the federal public administration. The Act grants a total of $108,700,157,669 towards various charges and expenses that are not otherwise provided for, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. This ensures that the government has the necessary funds to carry out its functions and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner. The Act also specifies that the funds can only be used for the purposes specified in each item and that the provisions of each item will have effect from April 1, 2023. This ensures accountability and transparency in the allocation and management of public funds. Without this Act, the government would struggle to carry out its functions and responsibilities, which would negatively impact Canadians.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • This appropriation of over $100 billion for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 is excessive and wasteful. This amount far exceeds what is necessary for necessary government operations and services. The government should instead focus on reducing spending and finding more efficient ways to provide essential services to Canadians. Furthermore, this Act does not provide enough transparency and accountability for how the funds will be allocated and used, leaving room for potential misuse and corruption. Overall, this Act sets a bad precedent for responsible fiscal management and government spending.
Royal Assent
  • June 22, 2023, noon
  • Read
Senate Third Reading
  • June 22, 2023, noon
  • Passed
Senate Second Reading
  • June 22, 2023, noon
  • Passed

House Motion No. 399

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2023, 11:29 p.m.
Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-54, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024
Senate First Reading
  • June 21, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed
House Second Reading
  • June 21, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed
House First Reading
  • June 21, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed