An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief)
Short title: Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Sponsor:
François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue (Saint-Maurice—Champlain)
Proposed changes
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On 21 September 2026, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue introduced Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief) (Canadian Fuel Affordability Act) in the House of Commons and it was given first reading.
Bill C-38 amends the Excise Tax Act to extend the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027 and to temporarily set the excise tax rates on fuels to 50% of the regular rates for the period beginning on February 1, 2027 and ending on March 31, 2027
The path to law
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· House of Commons
Completed.
September 21, 2026
· House of Commons
Completed.
September 22, 2026
· House of Commons
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· House of Commons
Completed.
October 20, 2026
· Senate
Completed.
October 21, 2026
· Senate
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October 27, 2026
· Senate
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Completed
· Senate
Completed.
October 28, 2026
· Governor General
Completed.
October 29, 2026
Committee study
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