Income Tax Act amended (Bill C-19)

Summary#

The Canada Gazette (Part I, Vol. 160, No. 9) reports that on February 12, 2026 the Governor General gave royal assent to Bill C-19, titled An Act to amend the Income Tax Act. The item also notes a previous publication of Standing Order 130 on May 24, 2025.

What it does#

• Records that Bill C-19 received royal assent by written declaration under the Royal Assent Act; the bill is listed as chapter 1, 2026.
• Notes that the Senate and the House of Commons were notified of the written declaration on February 12, 2026.
• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (about notices for private bills) was published in the Gazette on May 24, 2025, and gives a contact for the Private Members’ Business Office.
• Names the officials who signed the notice: Eric Janse (Clerk of the House of Commons) and Shaila Anwar (Clerk of the Senate).

Who's affected#

• Anyone affected by changes to the Income Tax Act — including individual taxpayers, businesses, tax professionals, and payroll/finance departments — could see real impacts.
• Applicants and Members of Parliament involved in private bills may notice the reference to Standing Order 130.
• This Gazette excerpt does not describe the specific tax changes in Bill C-19; it only records that the bill received assent.

Why it matters#

• Royal assent is the final formal step for a bill to become law, so the changes in Bill C-19 are now enacted as chapter 1, 2026. That can affect how income is taxed, how returns are filed, and tax compliance obligations.
• Because the Gazette item does not say what the amendments are, people who might be affected should look up the full text of Bill C-19 or wait for guidance from the Canada Revenue Agency or their tax advisor to learn the concrete effects.