Bill C-204: An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit)
Volunteer first responders are Canada’s everyday heroes. Tax relief is one way we can support them for all they do.
In the last four years alone, volunteers consistently made up over 70% of Canada's firefighters. These champions are the backbone of emergency response in countless communities. Putting their safety on the line to answer the call from those in need. With these demands comes personal costs in training, equipment, and lost wages from time away from work.
For the 2024 budget, MP Gord Johns took key actions in advocating for an increase in tax credits for volunteers and successfully seen progress when tax credits doubled from $3,000 to $6,000 for Canada’s volunteers in 2024. We can do more with Bill C-204, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit). Gord introduced this bill to improve relief for hard working volunteers and strengthening support for these dedicated volunteers.