Canada End of Session Update
On June 19, 2024, Canada's House of Commons concluded the 2024 spring sitting, marking the end of a politically turbulent session.
Cost of living, housing affordability, and healthcare topped political agendas and continue to be the leading issues heading into the summer. Foreign interference also developed as a key concern this session, with the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) report highlighting the shortcomings in the government's response to the issue.
The Liberal government also made headway on some of its key legislative priorities by advancing many promises outlined in its Supply and Confidence Agreement with the New Democratic Party (NDP), including tabling and passing dental and child care legislation and the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, and moving the Budget to the Senate.
While the government made progress on some of their top priorities, neither the Pharmacare Act nor the National School Food Program passed, and the contentious capital gains tax increase also did not make it before the House prior to the conclusion of the session. These pieces of legislation will likely be priorities in the fall.
