C-38 , 45th Parliament, 1st session Monday, May 26, 2025, to present
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief)
Short title:
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Summary
Current status
At report stage in the House of Commons
Latest activity
Committee report presented on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (House of Commons)
Progress
House of Commons
End of stage activity
Introduction and first reading, Monday, September 21, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Monday, September 21, 2026 |
End of stage activity
Second reading and referral to committee, Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 |
Sitting 141
Major speeches
Agreed to
(Journals 141)
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End of stage activity
Committee report presented without an amendment, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Chamber sittings
| Sitting date | Debates (Hansard) |
|---|---|
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
Report stage
No activity
Third reading
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First reading
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Second reading
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Third reading
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Notes
On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the Senate adopted the following motion:
That, notwithstanding any provision of the Rules, previous order or usual practice:
1. at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Senate resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to examine the subject matter of Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief);
2. the Committee of the Whole receive the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance and National Revenue, accompanied by at most two officials;
3. the committee rise no later than 65 minutes after it begins;
4. the minister’s introductory remarks be limited to a maximum of five minutes;
5. if, during the Committee of the Whole, a senator does not use the entire period of 10 minutes for debate provided under rule 12-31(3)(d), including the responses of the witnesses, that senator may yield the balance of time to another senator; and
6. for greater certainty, all witnesses appear in person.
That, notwithstanding any provision of the Rules, previous order or usual practice:
1. at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Senate resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to examine the subject matter of Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief);
2. the Committee of the Whole receive the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance and National Revenue, accompanied by at most two officials;
3. the committee rise no later than 65 minutes after it begins;
4. the minister’s introductory remarks be limited to a maximum of five minutes;
5. if, during the Committee of the Whole, a senator does not use the entire period of 10 minutes for debate provided under rule 12-31(3)(d), including the responses of the witnesses, that senator may yield the balance of time to another senator; and
6. for greater certainty, all witnesses appear in person.
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Major speeches at second reading
House of Commons
| Speech date | Speech | Member of Parliament |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Sponsor’s speech(Sitting 141) | François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal) |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Response speech(Sitting 141) | Tamara Jansen (Conservative) |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Response speech(Sitting 141) | Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc Québécois) |
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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
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
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