An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023

Funds Canada's push to mine and refine minerals used in electric-vehicle batteries — lithium, cobalt, nickel. Meant to compete with U.S. and Chinese supply chains.

Issues this bill touches

• Climate & Environment→
• Economy & Jobs→

  Funds the critical-minerals supply chain — EV batteries.

Legislative historyi

1. First readingMarch 22, 2023

   First reading in the House of Commons.

2. Second readingMarch 22, 2023

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

3. Third readingMarch 22, 2023

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

4. First readingMarch 23, 2023

   First reading in the Senate.

5. Second readingMarch 28, 2023

   Second reading in the Senate.

6. Third readingMarch 29, 2023

   Third reading in the Senate.

7. Royal assentMarch 30, 2023

   Royal assent received.

8. IntroducedFebruary 25, 2026

   Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.

9. In committeeMay 4, 2026

   Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.