Royal Assent: juror disclosure and GST/HST credit

Summary#

The notice records that on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 the Governor General gave Royal Assent to two bills, so they became law. The two laws are An Act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors) and An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (temporary enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit).

What it does#

• Records that Royal Assent was given on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 and that the Senate and the House of Commons were notified of that declaration.
• Lists the two bills that received assent:
  • An Act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors) (Bill S-206, chapter 12, 2022)
  • An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (temporary enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit) (Bill C-30, chapter 13, 2022)
• Notes a previous publication about Standing Order 130 (notice on private bills) that appeared in the Canada Gazette on November 20, 2021 and gives contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office, House of Commons.

Who's affected#

• People who serve as jurors or who are involved in jury processes, because of the Criminal Code change listed by title.
• People who receive the GST/HST credit, because of the Income Tax Act change listed by title.
• The notice itself is a parliamentary/administrative record; it does not include the full text or details of the changes.

Why it matters#

• These entries tell you which measures have officially become law and when—useful if you want to know whether a bill is enacted.
• The Criminal Code amendment (by title) suggests changes affecting juror information and court procedure.
• The Income Tax Act amendment (by title) indicates a temporary increase to the GST/HST credit, which may change payments to eligible recipients.
• The Gazette notice does not give the full details of the measures; consult the full Acts or parliamentary sources for the exact legal changes and their effects.