An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026
Canada has historically struggled to spend its defence budget on time — projects sit in procurement for years. The bill addresses NATO-allied concerns about Canadian readiness.
Status
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Approves a second tranche of federal spending for 2025-2026 (announced December 2025). Standard supply bill — keeps the lights on at federal departments.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Second reading
Second reading in the House of Commons.
- Third reading
Third reading in the House of Commons.
- Second reading
Second reading in the Senate.
- Third reading
Third reading in the Senate.
- Royal assent
Royal assent received.
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Second reading
Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
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