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C-285Used Car Tax Cut Act

An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (used motor vehicles)

Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on June 12, 2026

Status
At second reading in the House of Commons since June 12, 2026
Sponsor
Andrew LawtonConservative
Member of Parliament

What it does

Adds used motor vehicles to the Excise Tax Act list of zero-rated supplies.

What it does

  • Adds used motor vehicles, including motor homes, that were registered to a different owner under provincial law, to the list of zero-rated supplies under the Excise Tax Act.
  • Excludes new vehicles that were first registered to a dealer for the purpose of the first sale from this used-vehicle rule.

Who it affects

  • Used car buyers
  • Used vehicle dealers
  • Motor home buyers

Background

It changes Schedule VI to the Excise Tax Act. Zero-rated supplies are taxed at 0%.

Where it is

Last activity Jun 12

House of Commons

  1. First reading

    Completed.

  2. Second reading

    Current stage. Now here

  3. Committee

    Not reached.

  4. Report stage

    Not reached.

  5. Third reading

    Not reached.

Senate

  1. First reading

    Not reached.

  2. Second reading

    Not reached.

  3. Committee

    Not reached.

  4. Third reading

    Not reached.

Royal assent

  1. Royal assent

    Not reached.

Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law

How the House voted

No recorded votes yet

Many stages pass without a recorded vote (by unanimous consent or a voice vote). Senate votes are not included.

Read the source

LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.

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