Income Tax Act amendment becomes law

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry records that Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, received Royal Assent on February 12, 2026. It also notes the publication of Standing Order 130 (about notices for private bills) in the Gazette on May 24, 2025.

What it does#

• Records that the Governor General signified assent to Bill C-19, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act, by written declaration under the Royal Assent Act; both Houses were notified on February 12, 2026.
• Notes that Standing Order 130, respecting notices of intended applications for private bills, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on May 24, 2025, and provides contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office.
• Names the clerks involved: Eric Janse (Clerk of the House of Commons) and Shaila Anwar (Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments).

Who's affected#

• People and businesses whose taxes, filing rules, or tax administration are changed by the amendments to the Income Tax Act (the Gazette notice does not describe the specific changes).
• Tax professionals, accountants, and tax software vendors who track changes to federal tax law.
• Parties interested in private bills or private members’ business who use Standing Order 130 or contact the Private Members’ Business Office.

Why it matters#

• Royal Assent means the bill has become law as of February 12, 2026, so anyone affected by changes to the Income Tax Act should check the final text of the law and any guidance from Canada Revenue Agency.
• The Gazette entry itself does not explain what the tax amendments do. If you might be affected, review the full bill text or official summaries for concrete details.