Newfoundland and LabradorBill 3In Force
Bill 3: Interim Supply Act, 2026
Sponsor: Craig PardyIntroduced March 9, 2026Checked October 19, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador
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Came into force on .
What this bill does
This bill authorizes the Newfoundland and Labrador government to withdraw up to approximately $3.99 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to cover provincial government operating expenses for the 2026-27 fiscal year (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027) while the full budget is being finalized.
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Business impact
This bill primarily affects the provincial government's own departments and agencies rather than private businesses directly. Companies that contract with the Newfoundland and Labrador government — such as construction firms working on transportation and infrastructure projects, healthcare suppliers, social service providers, and IT contractors — can expect government spending and procurement to continue uninterrupted. Businesses relying on provincial grants, financial assistance programs, or disaster recovery funding can also expect those payments to flow normally during the interim period. There is no direct regulatory or financial burden placed on private-sector businesses.
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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
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- Bill number
- 3
- Type
- Government
- Jurisdiction
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Session
- 51-1
- Takes effect
- In force since April 1, 2026