C-389Improving Accessibility to Automated External Defibrillators Act
An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (automated external defibrillators)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on May 7, 2024
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since May 7, 2024
What it does
This bill adds automated external defibrillators and related parts to the list of supplies taxed at 0% under the Excise Tax Act.
What it does
- Adds automated external defibrillators to the list of zero-rated supplies under the Excise Tax Act.
- Adds kits that contain an automated external defibrillator to that zero-rated list.
- Adds pads and accessories designed for use with an automated external defibrillator to that zero-rated list.
Who it affects
- Sellers of automated external defibrillators
- Buyers of defibrillators and related kits
- Health and safety organizations
Topics
Background
The bill amends Schedule VI of the Excise Tax Act, which lists supplies that are zero-rated.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
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Report stage
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Third reading
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Senate
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Second reading
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Committee
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Third reading
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Royal assent
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What MPs said
Each party’s first speech on this bill in the House, from Hansard. Excerpts are the speaker’s opening sentences, unedited.
ConservativeDoug Shipley· May 7, 2024
“Moved for leave to introduce Bill C-389, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (automated external defibrillators). I am honoured to rise in the House on behalf of the great people of Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte to introduce this bill.”
Read the full speech on openparliament.ca
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