Mr. Longfield (Guelph), from the Standing Committee on Science and Research, presented the ninth report of the committee, "Pay Gaps Among Faculty at Canadian Universities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-405.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 51, 53 to 56, 59, 61, 62, 74 and 76) was tabled.

Ms. Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the 16th report of the committee, "Canada Summer Jobs Program". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-406.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 81 to 84, 103 and 104) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. Dreeshen (Red Deer—Mountain View), one concerning justice (No. 441-02298);

— by Mr. Dalton (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02299);

— by Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North), one concerning culture and heritage (No. 441-02300);

— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), sixty-six concerning taxation (Nos. 441-02301, 441-02302, 441-02303, 441-02304, 441-02305, 441-02306, 441-02307, 441-02308, 441-02309, 441-02310, 441-02311, 441-02312, 441-02313, 441-02314, 441-02315, 441-02316, 441-02317, 441-02318, 441-02319, 441-02320, 441-02321, 441-02322, 441-02323, 441-02324, 441-02325, 441-02326, 441-02327, 441-02328, 441-02329, 441-02330, 441-02331, 441-02332, 441-02333, 441-02334, 441-02335, 441-02336, 441-02337, 441-02338, 441-02339, 441-02340, 441-02341, 441-02342, 441-02343, 441-02344, 441-02345, 441-02346, 441-02347, 441-02348, 441-02349, 441-02350, 441-02351, 441-02352, 441-02353, 441-02354, 441-02355, 441-02356, 441-02357, 441-02358, 441-02359, 441-02360, 441-02361, 441-02362, 441-02363, 441-02364, 441-02365 and 441-02366);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02367);

— by Mr. Falk (Provencher), one concerning justice (No. 441-02368) and four concerning taxation (Nos. 441-02369, 441-02370, 441-02371 and 441-02372);

— by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02373);

— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning transportation (No. 441-02374);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02375);

— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning health (No. 441-02376).

The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply.

Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner), moved, — That the House declare that the Prime Minister convene a carbon tax emergency meeting with all of Canada’s 14 first ministers; that this meeting address:

that this meeting be publicly televised and held within five weeks of this motion being adopted.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 5:26 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead), seconded by Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

At 5:26 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

At 5:32 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material).

Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), seconded by Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

At 6:32 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), seconded by Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), — That Bill C-347, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (oath of office), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows:

— by Mr. Holland (Minister of Health) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 15th report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, "Protecting Against Animal Biosecurity Risks: The State of Canada's Preparedness" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-361), presented to the House on Monday, December 11, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-361.

— by Mr. Hussen (Minister of International Development) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 22nd report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, "The Rights and Freedoms of Women and Girls Globally, and in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-364), presented to the House on Monday, December 11, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-364.

At 7:29 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 7:51 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).