Newfoundland and LabradorBill 3Royal Assent
Bill 3: Interim Supply Act, 2026
Sponsor: Craig PardyIntroduced March 9, 2026Checked September 5, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador
What this bill does
This bill authorizes the Newfoundland and Labrador government to draw up to approximately $3.99 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover provincial public service expenses for the 2026-27 fiscal year (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027) on an interim basis while the full provincial budget is finalized.
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Business impact
This bill primarily concerns government operations and spending rather than private businesses directly. Companies that contract with the Newfoundland and Labrador government — such as construction and infrastructure firms, healthcare suppliers, social service providers, and technology vendors — may see continued or new procurement activity funded under this authorization. Businesses in sectors like transportation, health services, and education that rely on provincial funding, grants, or financial assistance programs will see those payments continue uninterrupted during the interim supply period. The bill also allows flexible transfer of funds for disaster assistance recovery, which could affect businesses in regions impacted by natural disasters seeking provincial relief. Overall, this is most relevant to businesses that depend on provincial government contracts, subsidies, or transfer payments rather than businesses operating independently in the private marketplace.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 9, 2026
Second ReadingMarch 9, 2026
CommitteeMarch 9, 2026
Third ReadingMarch 9, 2026
Royal AssentMarch 17, 2026
Now law — awaiting coming into force
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- Bill number
- NL-003
- Type
- Government
- Jurisdiction
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Session
- 51-1