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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 343 Wednesday, September 25, 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 |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), — That the House has no confidence in the Prime Minister and the government. |
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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. 858 -- Vote no 858) | |
| YEAS: 120, NAYS: 211 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Epp Leslie Ruff Total: -- 120 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Desilets Khalid Plamondon Total: -- 211 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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 Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), — That Bill C-223, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, 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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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 859 -- Vote no 859) | |
| YEAS: 54, NAYS: 273 |
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YEAS -- POUR Angus Dabrusin Hanley McDonald (Avalon) Total: -- 54 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Larouche Ruff Total: -- 273 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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. Ehsassi (Willowdale), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), — That: |
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(a) the House recognize that,
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(i) over 20% of food produced in Canada goes uneaten and wasted, costing the Canadian economy tens of billions of dollars,
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(ii) individuals, families, and communities across Canada face critical levels of food insecurity,
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(iii) surplus food unfit for human consumption may serve as animal feed, supporting farmers and reducing national methane emissions,
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(iv) in 2015, the United Nations set Sustainable Development Goals that included a commitment to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030,
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(v) national strategies have been developed across the world to reduce food waste by incentivizing food donations and preventing the destruction of unsold yet safe and edible food products; and
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(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should develop and implement a national strategy to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity to,
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(i) establish a National Food Waste Hierarchy,
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(ii) align municipal and provincial regulations concerning food waste reduction and food donations,
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(iii) lead efforts to reduce the adverse environmental impact of unused food resources,
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(iv) establish protocols and partnerships to facilitate food redistribution and rescue efforts,
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(v) identify policy and fiscal incentives to reduce food waste,
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(vi) raise public awareness regarding food waste, food insecurity, and associated government initiatives. (Private Members' Business M-110)
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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. 860 -- Vote no 860) | |
| YEAS: 177, NAYS: 150 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dhillon Khalid Oliphant Total: -- 177 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Lemire Schmale Total: -- 150 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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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 Mrs. Vien (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis), seconded by Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), — That Bill C-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees), 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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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 861 -- Vote no 861) | |
| YEAS: 326, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Kusmierczyk Reid Total: -- 326 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Bill C-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees), was read the 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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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of 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), as reported by the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That Bill S-205, in Clause 1, be amended |
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(a) by replacing lines 4 to 17 on page 1 with the following:
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 123, NAYS: 202 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Epp Lewis (Essex) Scheer Total: -- 123 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Desjarlais Kelloway Pauzé Total: -- 202 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 to 12 were also negatived on the same division. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Ms. Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Barlow (Foothills), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
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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. 863 -- Vote no 863) | |
| YEAS: 324, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Kusie Reid Total: -- 324 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), Ms. Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul), seconded by Mr. Barlow (Foothills), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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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. 864 -- Vote no 864) | |
| YEAS: 321, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dhillon Kurek Reid Total: -- 321 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 69th report of the committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-486. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in. |
Motions |
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Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), seconded by Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola), moved, — That the 16th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Monday, February 26, 2024, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 63) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 7:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities without amendment. |
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Ms. Larouche (Shefford), seconded by Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), moved, — That the bill be concurred in at report stage. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to. |
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Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Ms. Larouche (Shefford), seconded by Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows: |
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— 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 2025, pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23, sbs. 66.31(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1071-04. (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) |
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— by Mr. Fraser (Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities) — Minister's response to the annual report of the Federal Housing Advocate for 2023-24, pursuant to the National Housing Strategy Act, S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 313 "17(2)". — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1388-01. (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) |
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— by Mr. MacKinnon (Minister of Labour and Seniors) — Report on the Employment Equity Act (Labour) for the year 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-226-03. (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) |
| 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. Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02631). |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 8:01 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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Accordingly, at 8:28 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |