Bill C-10 · 40th Parliament · Stephen Harper
Budget Implementation Act, 2009
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and related fiscal measures
Government bill. Became law.
- IntroducedFeb. 6, 2009
- Debated in principleFeb. 12, 2009
- Studied by a committeeDone
- Passed its first chamberMarch 4, 2009
- Passed the second chamberMarch 12, 2009
- Became lawMarch 12, 2009
Leading supporters
Ranked by the part each played: who is responsible for the bill, who carried it, and who spoke for it most.
- Stephen HarperPrime Minister
- Consiglio Di NinoSenate · Sponsor in the Senate
- John McCallumMember states the Liberal party will vote in favour of the bill to support the economy during crisis despite weaknesses.
- Ted MenziesMember criticizes opposition for delaying the bill and pushes for quick passage of vital measures.
- Derek LeeBacks the bill as it stands to pass the stimulus package quickly.
- Gordon O'ConnorCalls the bill crucial with measures for infrastructure and economic stimulus.
- Bonnie CrombieSpeaks in favor of implementing the promised stimulus measures in the bill.
- Kirsty DuncanBacks the bill's infrastructure component as meeting real needs.
Who carries this bill
Arrows run from the person responsible to those who answer to them on this bill. The critic leads the Senate’s scrutiny and answers to no one on it.
What it set out to do
The Library of Parliament does not prepare Legislative Summaries for budget implementation bills. The following is a short summary: On 6 February 2009, the Minister of Finance introduced Bill C-10, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on January 27, 2009 and related fiscal measures, in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. Part 1 implements income tax measures referred to in the 27 January 2009 budget. Among other things, it: • increases by 7.5% above their 2008 levels the basic personal amount and the upper limits for the two lowest personal income tax brackets • Increases by $1,000 the amount upon which the Age Credit is calculated. • Introduces amendments to the rules related to Registered Retirement Savings Plans and Registered Retirement Income Funds • Extends certain Employment Insurance (EI) benefit entitlements • Maintains the EI rate for 2010 at $1.73 per $100 of insurable earnings • Extends the Wage Earner Protection Program to cover severance and termination pay owed to eligible workers when an employer does not pay due to its bankruptcy. • Raises to $500,000 the amount of active business income eligible for the 11 per …
Summary by the Library of Parliament.
Where members stand
That this question be now put. · 2009-02-12 · Passed
What the Senate tried to change
- removes provisionsSenator MurrayRemove sections needing more study such as pay-equity provisions and navigable waters changes, or divide the bill to allow separate debate.Outcome not recorded in the debate · March 12, 2009 · Senate record
How it changed on the way
67% of the text as introduced was changed or removed by the time it became law (139,769 words introduced, 136,231 passed).
substantial changeintent mostly kept
The core budget measures on taxes, EI, and tariffs remained in place from introduction to royal assent. Section numbering in the Investment Canada Act amendments was adjusted and the bill gained its assent date and chapter designation.
- Part 13 section range for Investment Canada Act amendments was renumbered.
Before: “PART 13 INVESTMENT CANADA ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE ACT 455–462.”
After: “PART 13 INVESTMENT CANADA ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE ACT 445–462.”
How precisely it is written
The drafting has not been read yet.
Did it work?
The evidence has not been searched yet.
Who lobbied on it
No lobbying registration naming this bill is loaded.
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