C-31

House of Commons – September 22, 2022

Quick and short summary today. Debate continued on Bill C-30 – Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 (Targeted Tax Relief) and Bill C-31 – Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 (Targeted Support for Households) As a quick reminder, C-30 would increase the GST/HST rebates people get for the 2022-2023 tax year. C-31 would create a temporary benefit to cover dental expenses for children in low-income families, and provide a one-time benefit to low-income individuals to help with rent.

  • September 23, 2022

House of Commons – September 20, 2022

Hello everyone! Lots happened yesterday with a pair of government Bills being introduced as well as a pair of older Bills being discussed New Bills We have a pair of related Bills that came up, the first of which is C-30 – Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 (Targeted Tax Relief). This Bill would increase the GST/HST rebate for 2022-2023, giving everyone about 50% more for the tax year than they would normally get. The second half is C-31 – Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 (Targeted Support for Households). This Bill does two main things: First it...

  • September 21, 2022

Bill C-31 – Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 (Targeted Support for Households)

C-31 does three things.

First, it establishes the Dental Benefit Act which will provide financial support for parents for dental services received by their children under the age of 12, between October 2022 and June 2024.

Second, it creates the Rental Housing Benefit Act which will provide a one-time payment to eligible people who paid rent in 2022.

Third, it makes changes to the Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act, and Excise Act related to the previous two points.

  • September 21, 2022

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