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C-60Royal assent received

Government Asks for More Money to Run the Country Until March 2024

Government Funding Request Approved

Introduced Dec 7, 2023·Last discussed Dec 15, 2023
Summary

This proposed law is about giving the government permission to use money. It allows them to spend a specific amount of money to operate the country. This spending covers things like paying government employees, funding programs, and maintaining services. The money is for the time period leading up to March 31, 2024. This proposed law affects everyone in Canada. It ensures that essential services continue to run smoothly. Without this money, the government couldn't pay for things like healthcare, education, infrastructure, and national defense. It allows the government to keep the country running. This proposed law matters because it's how the government gets the funds to do its job. It's like a household budget, but for the entire country. Approving this spending is essential for the government to function and provide services that Canadians rely on every day.

Bill Timeline
Introduced in the House
Dec 7, 2023
Approved in principle (House)
Dec 7, 2023
Passed the House
Dec 7, 2023
Vote on Bill C-60 — approve in principlePassed
198 Yea104 Nay
Dec 7, 2023
Vote on Bill C-60 — accept committee changes?Passed
192 Yea100 Nay
Dec 7, 2023
Final vote on Bill C-60Passed
193 Yea99 Nay
Dec 7, 2023
Introduced in the Senate
Dec 11, 2023
Approved in principle (Senate)
Dec 12, 2023
Passed the Senate
Dec 14, 2023
Became law
Dec 14, 2023
Where This Lands on Key Issues

Where this proposed law falls on the policy spectrums that Canadians care about

Taxes & Government SpendingInvest more in public services

The bill authorizes government spending, indicating a move towards government programs, but without details on specific programs or significant expansion, it's a moderate alignment.

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