Bill C-4 COVID-19 Measures Receives Assent

Summary#

This Canada Gazette entry records a procedural notice about private bills and notes that Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19 (chapter 12, 2020), received Royal Assent on October 2, 2020. It also points readers to a previously published notice under Standing Order 130 (published September 19, 2020) about intended applications for private bills.

What it does#

• Publishes a notice related to Standing Order 130 about how notices of intended applications for private bills are handled. The notice was published on September 19, 2020 and gives a contact (the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons) for more information.
• Records that Her Excellency the Governor General signified assent (by written declaration under the Royal Assent Act) to Bill C-4, An Act relating to certain measures in response to COVID-19. The Senate and the House of Commons were notified on October 2, 2020.

Who's affected#

• People, businesses, or organizations that are directly covered by the measures in Bill C-4. The Gazette entry does not describe those measures, so who is affected exactly is unclear from this notice alone.
• Members of Parliament, private bill applicants, and anyone considering submitting a private bill — they may need to follow the notice rules referenced under Standing Order 130.

Why it matters#

• The Royal Assent entry shows that Bill C-4 passed the parliamentary process and received formal approval on October 2, 2020. Depending on what the Act says, that can change rights, obligations, or supports tied to Canada’s COVID-19 response — readers should check the Act’s text for specifics.
• The Standing Order 130 notice is a procedural step that affects transparency and how private bills are announced and handled by Parliament. If you plan to apply for or follow a private bill, this notice and the contact provided are the practical starting points.