An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023

Made the November 2023 federal economic update into law. Big-ticket pieces: federal money to cities to fast-track housing, GST removed on newly built rental apartments, and tougher rules on grocery competition and digital services.

Issues this bill touches

• Healthcare→

  Removes GST/HST from psychotherapy and counselling-therapy services.

• Tax & Fiscal Policy→

  Implements the fall 2023 economic statement measures: GST off psychotherapy, expanded GST rental rebate, federal-budget housing initiatives.

Legislative historyi

1. First readingNovember 30, 2023

   First reading in the House of Commons.

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2. Second readingMarch 18, 2024

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

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3. Third readingMay 28, 2024

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

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4. First readingMay 28, 2024

   First reading in the Senate.

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5. Second readingJune 4, 2024

   Second reading in the Senate.

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6. Third readingJune 19, 2024

   Third reading in the Senate.

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7. Royal assentJune 20, 2024

   Royal assent received.

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