An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (debt forgiveness registry)

First federal attempt at a unified registry for Crown-owed debts that are being written off or forgiven. Today each agency handles its own write-offs with limited oversight; this creates a single accountability layer Parliament can audit.

Legislative historyi

1. First readingSeptember 19, 2025

   First reading in the House of Commons.

2. Second readingFebruary 9, 2026

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

3. IntroducedMarch 18, 2026

   Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.

4. First readingMarch 18, 2026

   Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.

5. Third readingMay 7, 2026

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

Sponsored by

Alistair MacGregorNDP→