Federal budget bill passes Senate and becomes law despite conservative opposition
OTTAWA – The federal budget passed into law after the third reading in the Senate with no amendments tonight.
The Liberal government announced its fiscal plan in late March, pledging to create a national dental care program and spend billions on clean energy incentives.
The budget gives lower-income earners a larger GST rebate, called a grocery rebate by the government, and increases the Canadian worker’s benefit.
The bill passed the House of Commons earlier this month with support from the NDP.
The Conservatives attempted 900 amendments during that debate, calling instead for a plan to balance the budget.
The liberals’ budget projections do not show an end to budget deficits in the coming years.
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on June 22, 2023.
