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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 56 Friday, April 8, 2022 10:00 a.m.

The clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

Prayer

Ways and Means

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion of Ms. Freeland (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance), — That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government. (Ways and Means No. 3)

The debate continued.

Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the House not approve the budgetary policy of the government since it fails to:

(a) rein in spending in order to control inflation;

(b) provide Canadians with tax relief; and

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.

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-00390);

— by , one concerning business and trade (No. 441-00391);

— by , one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-00392) and two concerning the environment (Nos. 441-00393 and 441-00394).

Ways and Means

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance); (Ways and Means No. 3)

And of the amendment of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North).

The debate continued.

Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Normandin (Saint-Jean), moved the following subamendment, — That the amendment be amended by adding the following:

“(d) increase health transfers as unanimously requested by Quebec, the provinces and territories;

(e) increase the old age pension for those aged 65 to 74;

(f) take concrete action against climate change;

(g) offer solutions to the rising cost of living for individuals and their businesses; and

(h) consult and respect the jurisdictions of Quebec, the provinces and territories.”.

Debate arose thereon.

Private Members' Business

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), 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 Industry and Technology of Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair).

Mr. Miao (Richmond Centre), seconded by Mr. May (Cambridge), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.

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.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

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

— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the first report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, "The Road Ahead: Encouraging the production and purchase of zero-emission vehicles in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-3), presented to the House on Thursday, December 16, 2021. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-3.

— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2021, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-433-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2021, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-434-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2021, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-523-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2022-320 concerning minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Canada (Prohibition of Entry into Canada) and copy of Order in Council P.C. 2022-321 concerning minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Canada (Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations), pursuant to the Quarantine Act, S.C. 2005, c. 20, sbs. 61(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1079-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by Ms. Tassi (Minister of Public Services and Procurement) — Library Materials Review Report, pursuant to the Canada Post Corporation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-10, sbs. 21.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1286-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

Adjournment

At 2:30 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, April 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).