This bill, officially titled the Appropriation Act No. 2, 2019-20, is a law that allows the government to spend money. It says that the government can take up to $87,942,270,230 from the country's bank account (Consolidated Revenue Fund). This money is for paying for the costs of running the government for the year ending March 31, 2020.
The money will be used for different departments and agencies. Each part of the government has its own amount that it can spend. This includes money for things like salaries, programs, and projects. The bill also says that the money can only be used for the reasons listed for each department or agency.
The bill has two schedules (Schedule 1 and Schedule 2) that list the different departments and agencies and how much money they will get. Schedule 1 lists $82,994,982,086 in spending, while Schedule 2 lists $4,947,288,144 in spending, covering a wide range of government operations. These schedules also take into account money that was already approved in another bill (Appropriation Act No. 1, 2019-20).
Some sections of the bill describe how the government can make changes to the accounts. This means that they can move money around between different accounts even after the year has ended, as long as it doesn't involve taking more money out of the country's bank account. The bill also mentions that if another bill (Bill C-97) becomes law, then some of the names of government departments in the schedules will be changed.
Jobs
The bill includes provisions for job-related initiatives, specifically related to employment and training programs. For example, the Department of Employment and Social Development has allocated money to expand the Student Work Placement Program, enhance supports for apprenticeship, and modernize the Youth Employment Strategy.
Taxation
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is allocated funds to improve tax compliance and improve client services. There is also an allocation to ensure proper payments for public servants, take action to enhance tax compliance in the real estate sector and manage the tax credit for digital news subscriptions.
Spending
The bill grants a total of $87,942,270,230 for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. This spending is broken down into two schedules: Schedule 1 grants $82,994,982,086, while Schedule 2 grants $4,947,288,144. These funds are allocated to various government departments and agencies for operating and capital expenditures, grants, and contributions.
Climate
The Department of Natural Resources received funding for the initiative "Encouraging Canadians to Use Zero Emission Vehicles", and the Department of Transport received funding for the same initiative as well as a "Green and Innovative Transportation System". The Department of Environment received funding for the initiative “Implementing a Federal Carbon Offset System”.
Environmental Protection
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency receives funding for operating expenditures, grants, and contributions. The Department of Environment receives funding for the operation of regulatory and monitoring services. The Department of Transport has grants and contributions for an "Efficient Transportation System" and a "Green and Innovative Transportation System".
Energy
The Department of Natural Resources is allocated funding for improving Canadian energy information and supporting innovation in the oil and gas sector through collaboration.
Crime
The Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness receives funding for various initiatives related to crime and public safety, including protecting children from sexual exploitation online, protecting community gathering places from hate motivated crimes, and strengthening Canada's anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.
Defense
The Department of National Defence receives a significant portion of the funding, allocated for operating and capital expenditures, grants, and contributions. These funds support Canada's national defense strategy, military funding, and domestic security capabilities.
Foreign Aid
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development receives funding for international humanitarian assistance and assistance in relation to international security, international development and global peace. The Department of Finance is authorized to provide financial assistance to the International Development Association.