Budget Implementation Act, 2004

The Budget Implementation Act, 2004, is an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 23, 2004. This act makes amendments to various pieces of legislation, including the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, the Canada Pension Plan, and the Employment Insurance Act. The act also provides for payments to certain entities, such as the Province of Nova Scotia, the Province of Saskatchewan, and a trust established to support national immunization strategy and public health capacities. Additionally, the act makes amendments to the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act, among others. The goal of this legislation is to implement policies and programs related to healthcare, education, and other areas, as outlined in the 2004 federal budget.