Bill C-7: Appropriation Act No. 2, 2025-26

This bill primarily funds federal government operations, particularly national defence and cybersecurity, and has minimal direct impact on private businesses' day-to-day activities. Defence contractors and companies in the military equipment, technology, and services supply chain across Canada may see increased procurement opportunities, as the bill authorizes over $8.2 billion for National Defence including capital expenditures and contributions for defence equipment and services. Businesses providing IT security services or internal support services to the Communications Security Establishment could also be affected. The impact is most relevant to medium and larger firms that hold or bid on federal government contracts rather than small or solo operators.