Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
Federal Budget Law Changes Receive Royal Assent (Bill C-8)
Category
Economic
Date
2005-04-21
Country
Canada
Description

Parliament passed a package of federal fiscal and administrative measures as Bill C-8, and it received Royal Assent on this date. The act amended multiple statutes tied to federal budgeting and financial administration. It formed part of the government’s effort to implement budget-related policy through legislation. This is a clear example of Canada using omnibus-style legislation to enact budget measures.