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C-19PASSEDTAX & FISCALFEDERAL
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
An Act to amend the Income Tax Act
- Introduced
- —
- Royal assent
- FEBRUARY 12, 2026
- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1stJan 28, 2026
- 2ndFeb 2, 2026
- Comm.—
- 3rdFeb 4, 2026
- SenateFeb 5, 2026
- AssentFeb 12, 2026
Bill overview
Bill C-19, “Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act”, is a federal bill from session 45-1. Its long title is “An Act to amend the Income Tax Act”. It was introduced by François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal, Saint-Maurice-Champlain).
It reached first reading on January 28, 2026, second reading on February 2, 2026, third reading on February 4, 2026 and Senate consideration on February 5, 2026. It received royal assent on February 12, 2026.
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An Act to amend the Income Tax Act
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