An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Guaranteed Income Supplement)

The Library of Parliament does not prepare Legislative Summaries for self-explanatory measures. The following is a short summary: On 8 February 2022, the Minister of Seniors introduced Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (Guaranteed Income Supplement) and it was given first reading. Bill C-12 amends the Old Age Security Act to exclude from a person’s income any payment under the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act, Part VIII.4 of the Employment Insurance Act, the Canada Recovery Benefits Act or the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit Act for the purposes of calculating the amount of the guaranteed income supplement and allowances payable in respect of any month after June 2022.

Legislative historyi

1. First readingFebruary 8, 2022

   First reading in the House of Commons.

2. Second readingFebruary 16, 2022

   Second reading in the House of Commons.

3. Third readingFebruary 16, 2022

   Third reading in the House of Commons.

4. First readingFebruary 21, 2022

   First reading in the Senate.

5. Second readingFebruary 24, 2022

   Second reading in the Senate.

6. Third readingMarch 3, 2022

   Third reading in the Senate.

7. Royal assentMarch 3, 2022

   Royal assent received.