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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 311 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| National Anthem |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), seconded by Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), — That the eighth report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, presented on Monday, February 26, 2024, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 54) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 754 -- Vote no 754) | |
| YEAS: 173, NAYS: 152 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Desjarlais Lake Rempel Garner Total: -- 173 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dubourg Koutrakis Qualtrough Total: -- 152 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Sinclair-Desgagné Virani Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Ms. Lantsman (Thornhill), — That the 18th report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 55) |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 755 -- Vote no 755) | |
| YEAS: 327, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dowdall Kwan Rempel Garner Total: -- 327 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Sinclair-Desgagné Virani Total: -- 2 |
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Private Members' Business |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), seconded by Mr. Soroka (Yellowhead), — That Bill C-375, An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act (federal-provincial agreements), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 756 -- Vote no 756) | |
| YEAS: 150, NAYS: 177 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lemire Scheer Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Diab Kelloway O'Connell Total: -- 177 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Sinclair-Desgagné Virani Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Dhaliwal (Surrey—Newton), seconded by Mr. Bains (Steveston—Richmond East), — That: |
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(a) the House recognize that,
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(i) Canada takes global security very seriously and has several cooperative agreements with various foreign states to share security intelligence, protect democratic institutions, maintain the rule of law, and prevent violence and terrorism,
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(ii) recent events, including the credible allegations of a link between agents of the Government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, at a place of worship on Canadian soil, are examples of rising forms of intimidation, threats, and interference from countries such as India, China, Russia, Iran, and others; and
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(b) in the opinion of the House, to ensure that diaspora communities are protected from acts of political interference, violence, or intimidation on Canadian soil, the government should immediately review its measures that hold to account any person or agents of a foreign state undermining democratic institutions, engaging in acts of violence, or violating human or international rights, in order to bar these persons from entering Canada, and report to the House on the progress of these actions. (Private Members' Business M-112)
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 757 -- Vote no 757) | |
| YEAS: 326, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lake Richards Total: -- 326 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Sinclair-Desgagné Virani Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), seconded by Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), — That Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 758 -- Vote no 758) | |
| YEAS: 327, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dong Kwan Rempel Garner Total: -- 327 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Sinclair-Desgagné Virani Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-270, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore) presented the report of the Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association, Bilateral Visit to the United Kingdom, London, England, Cardiff, Wales and Edinburgh, Scotland, from November 13 to 17, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-69-02. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Diab (Halifax West), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 23rd report of the committee (Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children), with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-433. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 100 to 103) was tabled. |
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Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 65th report of the committee, which was as follows:
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Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the 20th report of the committee, "Canada Disability Benefit". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-434. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 112) was tabled. |
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Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 13th report of the committee, "Braiding Learning and Healing: A Pathway to Improving Graduation Rates and Successful Outcomes for Indigenous Students". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-435. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 52 to 58, 60, 94 to 96, 101 and 102) was tabled. |
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Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 14th report of the committee, ""We Belong to the Land”: The Restitution of Land to Indigenous Nations". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-436. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 64, 68, 69, 71, 75 to 78, 96, 97 and 103) was tabled. |
Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 65th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Mr. Falk (Provencher), one concerning public safety (No. 441-02456); |
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— by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02457); |
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— by Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02458); |
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02459); |
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— by Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), one concerning health (No. 441-02460) and one concerning national defence and military operations (No. 441-02461); |
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— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-02462). |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Valdez (Minister of Small Business), — That Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
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And of the amendment of Mr. Allison (Niagara West), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following: |
“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, since the bill fails to implement a commonsense budget that would:
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(a) axe the carbon tax;
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(b) build the homes, not bureaucracy, by requiring cities to permit 15% more home building each year as a condition for receiving federal infrastructure money; and
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(c) cap the spending with a dollar-for-dollar rule to bring down interest rates and inflation, by requiring the government to find a dollar in savings for every new dollar of spending.”.
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The debate continued. |
| REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF SITTING HOURS |
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Pursuant to order made Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) requested that the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on Thursday, May 9, 2024, be 12:00 a.m. and this request was deemed adopted. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Valdez (Minister of Small Business), — That Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance; |
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And of the amendment of Mr. Allison (Niagara West), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word "That" and substituting the following: |
“the House decline to give second reading to Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, since the bill fails to implement a commonsense budget that would:
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(a) axe the carbon tax;
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(b) build the homes, not bureaucracy, by requiring cities to permit 15% more home building each year as a condition for receiving federal infrastructure money; and
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(c) cap the spending with a dollar-for-dollar rule to bring down interest rates and inflation, by requiring the government to find a dollar in savings for every new dollar of spending.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities of Bill C-223, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income. |
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Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
| Government Orders |
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The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected for debate Motion No. 1. |
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Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), seconded by Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-59 be amended by deleting the short title. |
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Debate arose on Motion No. 1. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the report stage and third reading stage of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, as reported by the Standing Committee on Finance with amendments; |
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And of Motion No. 1. |
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The debate continued on Motion No. 1. |
| Question of Privilege |
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A question of privilege having been raised by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), the Speaker ruled that there was a prima facie case of privilege; |
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Whereupon, Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), moved, — That the prima facie contempt concerning the People's Republic of China's cyber attack against members of Parliament be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid before the House as follows: |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs) — Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-790-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration) |
| Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
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— by Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-02463). |
| Adjournment |
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At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |