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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 278

Thursday, February 8, 2024

10:00 a.m.



Prayer
Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the ninth report of the committee (Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-383.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 86, 87, 89 and 91 to 93) was tabled.


Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 12th report of the committee (Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-384.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 79 to 93) was tabled.


Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Masse (Windsor West), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (Crown copyright), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.


Presenting Petitions

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

— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning information and privacy (No. 441-02107) and two concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-02108 and 441-02109);

— by Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02110);

— by Mr. Kitchen (Souris—Moose Mountain), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02111);

— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seven concerning health (Nos. 441-02112, 441-02113, 441-02114, 441-02115, 441-02116, 441-02117 and 441-02118), one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02119), four concerning justice (Nos. 441-02120, 441-02121, 441-02122 and 441-02123) and three concerning public safety (Nos. 441-02124, 441-02125 and 441-02126);

— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02127) and one concerning taxation (No. 441-02128);

— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning health (No. 441-02129);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02130), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-02131), three concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-02132, 441-02134 and 441-02135) and one concerning justice (No. 441-02133).

Business of Supply

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

Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), moved, — That the House:

(a) recall its unanimous vote of November 1, 2023, calling on the government “to review its immigration targets starting in 2024, after consultation with Quebec, the provinces and territories, based on their integration capacity, particularly in terms of housing, health care, education, French language training and transportation infrastructure, all with a view to successful immigration”;
(b) call on the Prime Minister to convene a meeting with his counterparts of Quebec, the provinces and the territories in order to consult them on their respective integration capacities; and
(c) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a plan for revising federal immigration targets in 2024 based on the integration capacity of Quebec, the provinces and the territories.

Debate arose thereon.

Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by adding the following:

“(d) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a report on the gap between the resources that are needed to align federal immigration targets in 2024 and the capacity of Quebec, provinces and territories to successfully resettle newcomers; and (e) call on the government to table in the House, within 100 days, a plan to ensure adequate resources are provided to Quebec, provinces and territories to support the successful resettlement of newcomers.”.

Debate arose thereon.

Statements By Members

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Oral Questions

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

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), in relation to the business of supply;

And of the amendment of Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith).

The debate continued.

At 5:15 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 Monday, February 12, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Private Members' Business

At 5:18 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the third reading of Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate).

Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), seconded by Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

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

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-62, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-60. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House

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

— by Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02136);

— by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-02137).

Adjournment Proceedings

At 5:56 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 6:22 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).