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Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
A bill to implement the government's Spring Economic Update, featuring a wide assortment of spending measures including electric vehicle subsidies, extended employment insurance for seasonal workers, and investments in salmon conservation. During debate, Liberal MPs mused about how the bill would benefit their specific ridings while Conservatives mentioned several recent government spending scandals.