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Nothing yet tests whether C-39 (the bill making the federal fast track permanent) and the Productivity Mega Deduction (a tax write-off for new investment) would survive a change of government: the Conservatives have not voted on either and have not said how they will vote on C-39, so claims that they are durable rest on statements.
The evidence it rests on
Supports (2)
- Andrew Scheer says the Conservatives will take a careful look at Bill C-39 before taking a position
No position taken.
Documented by: CBC News, “New major projects bill, rowdy question period kick off Parliament's fall sitting” (external site), .
- Conservative deputy leader Lantsman says her party will 'scrutinize the legislation' on C-39 and seek amendments in the special legislative committee, without saying how it will vote
Still no vote position.
Documented by: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo), “LEGISinfo: C-39 (45-1), An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy (Building Canada Strong Act)” (external site), . and 2 more
Complicates (1)
- House of Commons approves the budgetary policy of the government (Budget 2025) by 170 votes to 168; Conservatives vote no
Conservatives voted against Budget 2025, which carried the predecessor super-deduction.
Documented by: openparliament.ca, “House of Commons vote 45-1 #50: Budget 2025” (external site), . and 1 more
Context (1)
- Poilievre, opening debate on Bill C-39 for the Conservatives, says its one-year review limit 'could be paused at any time' and pitches 'one project, one approval, one year, and better yet, one page'
Criticizes C-39 as too soft, not as too much.
Documented by: openparliament.ca, “Bill C-39 (45-1): debates” (external site), . and 1 more
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