An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure

Short title: Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act Bill C-4 (45-1) Status: Royal assent received Type: House Government Bill Sponsor: François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue (Saint-Maurice—Champlain) Latest stage: Royal assent Legislative

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summary is currently being prepared for this bill by the Parliamentary Information, Education and Research Services of the Library of Parliament. Meanwhile, the following executive

summary is available.<br/><br/>On 5 June 2025, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue introduced Bill C-4,

An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure (Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act) and it was given first reading. <br/><br/>Part 1 amends the Income Tax Act to reduce the marginal personal income tax rate on the lowest tax bracket to 14.5% for the 2025 taxation year and to 14% for the 2026 and subsequent taxation years.<br/><br/>Part 2 amends the Excise Tax Act and other related Regulations to implement a temporary GST new housing rebate for first-time home buyers.<br/><br/>Part 3 repeals

Part 1 of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and the Fuel Charge Regulations.<br/><br/>Part 4 amends the Canada Elections Act to make changes to the requirements relating to political parties’ policies for the protection of personal information.</div> House of Commons — First reading: Completed (2025-06-05) House of Commons — Second reading: Completed (2025-06-12) House of Commons — Consideration in committee: Completed (2025-10-29) House of Commons — Report stage: Completed (2025-11-19) House of Commons — Third reading: Completed (2025-12-11) Senate — First reading: Completed (2025-12-11) Senate — Second reading: Completed (2026-02-05) Senate — Consideration in committee: Completed (2026-02-24) Senate — Third reading: Completed (2026-02-26) LEGISinfo: https://www.parl.ca/legisinfo/en/bill/45-1/c-4