The Speaker laid before the House, — Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (Spring 2024), pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-64-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid before the House, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— No. 441-02408 concerning justice;

— No. 441-02410 concerning business and trade;

— No. 441-02411 concerning government services and administration;

— No. 441-02412 concerning social affairs and equality.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows:

— by Mr. Erskine-Smith (Beaches—East York), one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02525).

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

Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), moved, — That, given that the cost of food continues to increase while grocery giants such as Loblaws, Metro and Sobeys make record profits, the House call on the government to:

Debate arose thereon.

The attention of the Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the members.

After two minutes, a quorum was found.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

The attention of the Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the members.

After one minute, a quorum was found.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

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. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That, given that,

the House call upon the Hong Kong authorities to release the Hong Kong 47 and cease prosecuting them and others charged under the National Security Law.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

The attention of the Speaker was drawn to the lack of a quorum and, fewer than 20 members having been counted, pursuant to Standing Order 29(3), the bells were rung to call in the members.

After one minute, a quorum was found.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to order made Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

At 5:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.

Ms. Collins (Victoria), seconded by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division.

Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Ms. Collins (Victoria), seconded by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. MacKinnon (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration at report stage and five hours shall be allotted to the consideration at the third reading stage of the bill; and

That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at report stage and at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at the third reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill then under consideration shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, as reported by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security with amendments;

And of Motion No. 1.

Motion No. 1 of Mr. Lloyd (Sturgeon River—Parkland), seconded by Mr. Tolmie (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan), — That Bill C-20 be amended by deleting the short title.

The debate continued on Motion No. 1.

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

— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for May 23, 2024, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-49.

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-69. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

At midnight, 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 12:29 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).