Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27
An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027
- Sponsor
- Hon. Shafqat Ali
- Introduced
- —
- Royal assent
- JUNE 17, 2026
- Final vote
- 185 / 131
Legislative timeline
- 1stJun 8, 2026
- 2ndJun 8, 2026
- Comm.—
- 3rdJun 8, 2026
- SenateJun 9, 2026
- AssentJun 17, 2026
Bill overview
Bill C-33, “Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27”, is a federal bill from session 45-1. Its long title is “An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027”. It was introduced by Shafqat Ali (Liberal, Brampton-Chinguacousy Park).
It reached first reading on June 8, 2026, second reading on June 8, 2026, third reading on June 8, 2026 and Senate consideration on June 9, 2026. It received royal assent on June 17, 2026.
In the recorded division on June 8, 2026 in the House of Commons, 185 members voted in favour and 131 against; 18 did not vote. In favour: Liberal (162), Bloc Québécois (16), NDP (5), Independent (1) and Green (1). Against: Conservative (131).
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
This bill, Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-27, grants certain sums of money to the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. It provides funding for government operations and programs. The bill allocates money for various government departments and agencies, allowing them to carry out their responsibilities and deliver services to Canadians.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act comes into force on a day to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.
- 02The fiscal year for the purposes of this Act begins on April 1, 2026, and ends on March 31, 2027.
- 03The federal public administration is authorized to expend, during the fiscal year, the sums of money set out in the schedules.
- 04The Governor in Council may, by order, amend the schedules to correct any errors or omissions.
- 05The Minister of Finance shall cause to be paid, out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, the sums of money authorized to be expended.
- 06The Minister of Finance shall, as soon as possible, table in each House of Parliament a report on the expenditures made under this Act.
Vote roll
45th Parliament · June 8, 2026
185
Yea
131
Nay
0
Abstain
18
Absent