✘ Bill C-239 (Provincial Tax Agreements)

Bill

Bill C-239, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces

Vote

Nay.

Rationale

If this Bill passes as is, it could jeopardize the jobs of more than 7,000 employees in rural parts of Quebec, where good federal jobs have previously been inaccessible. Moving to a single tax return would also effectively end the CRA’s ability to effectively administer benefits in the province such as the CCB, GSC, and COVID-like benefit programs if any were ever needed in the future. A single tax administration by Quebec would require Canada to negotiate and enter into new international arrangements. Our international partners may not welcome or be prepared to interact with two separate administrations. These challenges could impact Canada’s ability to combat international tax evasion and meet its legal obligations under international tax agreements.

Failed.

Bill Status

Bill defeated.