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C-32NewAt second reading in the Senate

Bill C-32 — MPs Approve Federal Spending for Next Year

Federal Spending Bill

Introduced Jun 8, 2026·Last discussed today
Summary

This proposed law is about giving the Canadian government permission to spend money. Every year, the government needs to get official approval to pay for all the things it does. This specific proposed law would allow them to spend money for the year that starts in April 2026 and ends in March 2027. It's how they get the go-ahead to use funds for all federal public services and programs. This affects everyone in Canada. The money approved by this proposed law pays for almost everything the federal government does. This includes important things like healthcare transfers to provinces, old age security payments, national defense, maintaining national parks, and running employment insurance. Without this proposed law, the government wouldn't be able to pay its bills or deliver these essential services. It's a regular, necessary step to keep our country running smoothly.

Bill Timeline
Introduced in the House
Jun 8, 2026
Approved in principle (House)
Jun 8, 2026
Passed the House
Jun 8, 2026
Introduced in the Senate
Jun 9, 2026
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