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Appropriation Act No. 4, 2024-25

Full Title: An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025

Summary#

Bill C-79, titled "Appropriation Act No. 4, 2024-25," is a legislative measure that proposes to allocate a total of $21,632,370,126 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to support the various charges and expenses of Canada's federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The amount included in the bill is designated for expenditures that are not covered by the previous budgets and involves several specific allocations detailed in the supplementary estimates provided.

What it means for you#

The bill will affect several groups including:

  • Government Employees and Federal Agencies: The bill provides funding for salaries and operational costs, which may positively impact employees working in federal agencies and programs funded through this bill.
  • Service Recipients: Various services and programs funded through this act, including health, social services, public safety, and environmental initiatives, may see enhancements or continued support, benefiting citizens reliant on these services.
  • Taxpayers: The funding requires appropriations from government revenues, which could have long-term implications for taxpayers in terms of future taxation or budget allocations.
  • Indigenous and Minority Groups: Specific provisions for Indigenous services and contributions towards equity initiatives may positively impact these communities.

Expenses#

The bill presents a comprehensive list of appropriations, detailed in two schedules. Below are the detailed expenditures as specified in Schedule 1:

Schedule 1 - Part 1#

Vote No.ItemsAmount ($)Total ($)
1bADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS SUPPORT SERVICE OF CANADA1,705,8071,705,807
1bATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY327,8517,634,421
5bContributions7,306,570
1bCANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION742,513,960742,513,960
1bCANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY16,461,02316,461,023
1bCANADIAN ENERGY REGULATOR1,457,5881,457,588
1bCANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY9,734,28110,334,281
5bCapital Expenditures600,000
1bCANADIAN HIGH ARCTIC RESEARCH STATION3,500,0003,500,000
1bCANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION1,158,7871,158,787
1bCANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RESEARCH1,214,46755,357,745
5bThe grants listed in any of the Estimates for the fiscal year54,143,278
1bCANADIAN NORTHERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY738,3078,602,513
5bThe grants listed in any of the Estimates for the fiscal year7,864,206
1bCANADIAN RACE RELATIONS FOUNDATION3,000,0003,000,000
1bCANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION668,334668,334
1bCANADIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE SERVICE50,053,92850,053,928
1bCANADIAN SPACE AGENCY14,233,340258,708,060
5bCapital Expenditures244,474,720
1bCOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ESTABLISHMENT48,436,90348,436,903
1bCORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA489,611,180506,855,428
5bCapital Expenditures17,244,248
1bCOURTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE5,990,5255,990,525
1bDEPARTMENT FOR WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY99,9424,464,942
5bContributions4,365,000

Schedule 1 - Part 2#

Vote No.ItemsAmount ($)Total ($)
1bDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD14,466,757116,586,002
5bCapital Expenditures21,809
5bContributions102,097,436
1bDEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE10,725,771262,956,090
5bContributions252,230,319
1bDEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION398,814,6931,222,173,237
5bCapital Expenditures619,135
5bContributions, including the provision of goods and services822,739,409
1bDEPARTMENT OF CROWN-INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS137,084,6721,385,445,915
10bContributions1,248,361,243
1bDEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT44,921,808108,862,572
5bContributions63,940,764

Note: Due to length, only part of Schedule 1 is displayed here. The same level of detail applies to other sections.

Schedule 2#

The specific amounts and allocations under Schedule 2 will exhibit similar categorizations with additional appropriated sums.

Proponents' View#

Supporters of Bill C-79 argue that the bill is essential for maintaining and improving necessary government services. They believe that the funding ensures the stability of ongoing programs that support public health, infrastructure, security, and social services. Proponents claim that timely appropriations will minimize disruptions to government operations and improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to citizens.

Opponents' View#

Critics of the bill express concerns about the large size of the appropriations and the implications for future government borrowing and taxation. They may argue that the bill reflects a lack of fiscal restraint and poses risks to future budgetary flexibility. Opponents also highlight the possibility of misallocation or mismanagement of resources, urging for greater accountability and scrutiny before approving such large sums.

Overall, Bill C-79 is a significant legislative act, with wide-ranging implications for public administration financing and numerous stakeholders, including government employees, service recipients, and taxpayers.

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