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Bill C-9 explained in plain English

An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures

Federal Parliament bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.

Short answer

The bill amends federal and Ontario statutes, with changes to the Income Tax Act, Excise Act, and other provincial laws taking effect on specific dates ranging from April 1, 2007, to July 1, 2010, and some provisions awaiting a future commencement date.

At a glance

Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament
Legislature / Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Session
40th Parliament, 3rd Session
Bill number
Bill C-9
Full title
An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 4, 2010 and other measures
Current status
Passed
Latest event
Royal assent received
Last updated
Jul 12, 2010

Official Parliament of Canada snapshot for 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. MP vote breakdowns appear when the House of Commons publishes a recorded division export for that bill. Senate and House stage details include official debate/sitting links when LEGISinfo publishes them.

Chamber
Parliament of Canada
Current Stage
Royal assent received
Latest Activity
Jul 12, 2010
Plain-language explanation

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Short Version

The bill amends federal and Ontario statutes, with changes to the Income Tax Act, Excise Act, and other provincial laws taking effect on specific dates ranging from April 1, 2007, to July 1, 2010, and some provisions awaiting a future commencement date.

What It Means

The bill amends several Canadian federal and Ontario provincial statutes, with changes taking effect on specific dates. Key amendments include: 1. Income Tax Act (Canada): - Section 125(1) is amended to add a new paragraph (1)(c) effective April 1, 2007. - Section 147 is amended to add a new subsection (1.1) effective April 1, 2007. - Section 147 is also amended to add a new subsection (1.2) effective July 1, 2010. - Section 147 is repealed in its entirety and replaced by new subsections (1.1) and (1.2) effective July 1, 2010. 2. Excise Act (Canada): - Section 214 is amended to add a new subsection (1.1) effective April 1, 2007. - Section 214 is amended to add a new subsection (1.2) effective July 1, 2010. - Section 214 is repealed in its entirety and replaced by new subsections (1.1) and (1.2) effective July 1, 2010. 3. Ontario Provincial Statutes: - Section 125(1) of the Ontario Act is amended to add a new paragraph (1)(c) effective April 1, 2007. - Section 147 is amended to add a new subsection (1.1) effective April 1, 2007. - Section 147 is amended to add a new subsection (1.2) effective July 1, 2010. - Section 147 is repealed in its entirety and replaced by new subsections (1.1) and (1.2) effective July 1, 2010. All amendments are subject to the commencement dates specified in the bill text. Some provisions are scheduled to come into force on a date to be set by the Governor in Council.

What This Bill Does
  • Amends the Income Tax Act (Canada) by adding new subsections to section 147 and modifying section 125(1) effective April 1, 2007.
  • Replaces the entire text of section 147 in the Income Tax Act with new subsections (1.1) and (1.2) effective July 1, 2010.
  • Amends the Excise Act (Canada) similarly to the Income Tax Act, with new subsections added to section 214 and the entire section replaced effective July 1, 2010.
  • Applies equivalent amendments to Ontario provincial statutes, including the addition and replacement of subsections in section 147.
Who Is Affected
  • Taxpayers and businesses subject to federal and Ontario income tax and excise duties
  • Tax authorities responsible for administering the amended provisions
  • Individuals and entities required to report specific transactions under the modified laws
Uncertainties Or Limits
  • The exact date for some provisions is set by the Governor in Council and not specified in the text
  • The full text of the amended sections is not provided in the summary
  • The scope of the amendments to the Ontario statutes is not fully detailed in the provided text
Laws Or Regulations Affected
Income Tax Act (Canada)
Amended

Changes to section 125(1) and section 147 affect tax obligations and reporting requirements for certain transactions, effective April 1, 2007, and July 1, 2010.

Excise Act (Canada)
Amended

Modifications to section 214 impact excise duties and related reporting obligations, with changes effective April 1, 2007, and July 1, 2010.

Ontario Provincial Statutes
Amended

Equivalent amendments to Ontario statutes adjust tax and reporting requirements for provincial laws, with similar effective dates as the federal counterparts.

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Official text

Parliamentary Process

Step 1
First reading
Jun 8, 2010
Completed

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First reading, Jun 8, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 8, 2010
Chamber sittings
First reading - Jun 8, 2010

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Step 2
Second reading
Jun 10, 2010
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Second reading, Jun 10, 2010
Referral to committee, Jun 10, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 10, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Jun 9, 2010

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Debate at second reading - Jun 10, 2010

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
Jul 8, 2010
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Committee report presented with amendments, Jul 8, 2010
End of stage activity, Jul 8, 2010
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented with amendments - Jul 8, 2010

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Step 4
Report stage
Jul 12, 2010
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Committee report defeated, Jul 12, 2010
End of stage activity, Jul 12, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at consideration of committee report - Jul 12, 2010

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Step 5
Third reading
Jul 12, 2010
Completed

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Third reading, Jul 12, 2010
End of stage activity, Jul 12, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at third reading - Jul 12, 2010

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Step 1
First reading
Mar 29, 2010
Completed

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Introduction and first reading, Mar 29, 2010
End of stage activity, Mar 29, 2010
Chamber sittings
Introduction and first reading - Mar 29, 2010

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Step 2
Second reading
Apr 19, 2010
Completed

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Second reading and referral to committee, Apr 19, 2010
End of stage activity, Apr 19, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at second reading - Mar 31, 2010

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Debate at second reading - Apr 1, 2010

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Debate at second reading - Apr 12, 2010

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Debate at second reading - Apr 13, 2010

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Debate at second reading - Apr 15, 2010

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Debate at second reading - Apr 16, 2010

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Second reading and referral to committee - Apr 19, 2010

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Step 3
Consideration in committee
May 14, 2010
Completed

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Committee report presented without an amendment, May 14, 2010
End of stage activity, May 14, 2010
Chamber sittings
Committee report presented without an amendment - May 14, 2010

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Step 4
Report stage
Jun 7, 2010
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Concurrence at report stage, Jun 7, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 7, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at report stage - May 26, 2010

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Debate at report stage - May 27, 2010

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Debate at report stage - May 31, 2010

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Debate at report stage - Jun 3, 2010

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Debate at report stage - Jun 4, 2010

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Debate at report stage - Jun 7, 2010

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Step 5
Third reading
Jun 8, 2010
Completed

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Third reading, Jun 8, 2010
End of stage activity, Jun 8, 2010
Chamber sittings
Debate at third reading - Jun 8, 2010

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Step 1
Royal assent
Jul 12, 2010
Royal assent, Jul 12, 2010
End of stage activity, Jul 12, 2010
Chamber sittings
Royal assent - Jul 12, 2010

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Vote Summary

Yes
138
No
126
Abstain
0
Absent / Other
6
Final recorded House vote
Jun 8, 2010
270 representative positions are recorded in this official snapshot for this vote.
Sponsor
Jim Flaherty
Sponsor party or district not listed
Jurisdiction
Federal Parliament

No published representative vote breakdown

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Official sources

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