Royal Assent to 2020–21 Appropriation Bills

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice reports that Her Excellency the Governor General gave royal assent by written declaration on June 26, 2020 to two federal spending bills: Bill C-18 and Bill C-19. Those bills provide money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. The page also notes a prior publication about Standing Order 130 and where to contact the Private Members’ Business Office.

What it does#

• Announces that royal assent was given (by written declaration under the Royal Assent Act) on June 26, 2020 to:
  • Bill C-18 — an act to grant sums of money to Her Majesty for the federal public administration for the year ending March 31, 2021.
  • Bill C-19 — a similar appropriation act for the same fiscal year.
• Notes that the written declaration was communicated to both the Senate and the House of Commons on June 26, 2020.
• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (about notices for intended private bills) was published earlier and gives contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.

Who's affected#

• Federal departments and programs that receive funding through these appropriation acts.
• Public servants, contractors, and service users who depend on federal spending for 2020–2021 activities.
• Members of Parliament, private bill applicants, and people involved in private members’ business, who may use the contact information about Standing Order 130.

Why it matters#

• Royal assent is the final step that makes these spending bills into law, allowing the government to use the money for operations in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. That keeps federal programs funded and running.
• The note about Standing Order 130 is practical for anyone pursuing a private bill or needing the House of Commons’ private members’ process.