An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund

The Library of Parliament does not prepare Legislative Summaries for self-explanatory measures. The following is a short summary: On 25 March 2022, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance introduced Bill C-17, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and to authorize certain payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and it was given first reading. Bill C-17 amends the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act to authorize additional payments to the provinces and territories. It also authorizes payments to be made out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the purpose of addressing transit shortfalls and needs and improving housing supply and affordability.

Legislative historyi

1. First readingMarch 25, 2022

   First reading in the House of Commons.