At 11:36 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), — That Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-56, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act.

Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

Ms. Chagger (Waterloo), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 48th report of the committee, which was as follows:

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 48th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning fisheries (No. 441-01653);

— by Mr. Morrison (Kootenay—Columbia), one concerning health (No. 441-01654);

— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning health (No. 441-01655);

— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01656);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01657);

— by Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), one concerning justice (No. 441-01658).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), — That Bill C-56, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Competition Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

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

— by the Speaker — Reports of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-441-728-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

— by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages) — Actuarial Report on the Employment Insurance Premium Rate, together with the Summary, for the year 2024, pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, sbs. 66.31(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1071-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2023-478, P.C. 2023-501, P.C. 2023-502, P.C. 2023-503, P.C. 2023-504, P.C. 2023-534, P.C. 2023-589 and P.C. 2023-595. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-3-14. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2023-481 and P.C. 2023-482. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-14-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2023-483, P.C. 2023-484 and P.C. 2023-569. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-9-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2023-490, P.C. 2023-505, P.C. 2023-514, P.C. 2023-535 and P.C. 2023-542. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-8-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— P.C. 2023-464, P.C. 2023-465, P.C. 2023-468, P.C. 2023-470, P.C. 2023-474, P.C. 2023-485, P.C. 2023-486, P.C. 2023-487, P.C. 2023-488 and P.C. 2023-489. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-4-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2023-469. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-18-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— P.C. 2023-491, P.C. 2023-492, P.C. 2023-493, P.C. 2023-494, P.C. 2023-495, P.C. 2023-496, P.C. 2023-497, P.C. 2023-498, P.C. 2023-499 and P.C. 2023-500. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-16-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2023-467 and P.C. 2023-547. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-1-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— P.C. 2023-541. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-22-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology)

— P.C. 2023-516 and P.C. 2023-593. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-13-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— P.C. 2023-592. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-27-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament)

— P.C. 2023-471, P.C. 2023-543 and P.C. 2023-544. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-17-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

— P.C. 2023-477, P.C. 2023-545, P.C. 2023-546 and P.C. 2023-594. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-30-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— P.C. 2023-480 and P.C. 2023-573. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-24-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2023-899), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-51. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations (P.C. 2023-900), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-52. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Transport) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 13th report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, "Improving Bus Connectivity in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-268), presented to the House on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-268.

At 6:30 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 7:01 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).