Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), Bill C-28, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the third report of the committee, "The Road Ahead: Encouraging the production and purchase of zero-emission vehicles in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-107.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 20 and 21) was tabled.

Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the fourth report of the committee (Bill C-204, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (final disposal of plastic waste), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-108.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 18, 19, 22 and 23) was tabled.

Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the fifth report of the committee (Bill C-237, An Act to establish a national framework for diabetes, with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-109.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the sixth report of the committee, "Request for Government Response to the 23rd Report from the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-110.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the seventh report of the committee, "Request for Government Response to the 24th Report from the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-111.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Request for Government Response to the 26th Report from the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-112.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the ninth report of the committee, "Request for Government Response to the 27th Report from the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-113.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 10th report of the committee, "Request for Government Response to the 28th Report from the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-114.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Health, presented the 11th report of the committee, "Request for Government Response to the 29th Report from the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-432-115.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Chiu (Steveston—Richmond East), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), Bill C-282, An Act to establish the Foreign Influence Registry, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), seconded by Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), Bill C-283, An Act to establish National Food Waste Awareness Day and to provide for the development of a national strategy to reduce food waste in Canada, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mrs. McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), seconded by Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), Bill C-284, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Mr. Nater (Perth—Wellington), seconded by Mr. Shipley (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte), moved, — That the third report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, presented on Friday, November 27, 2020, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 3)

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Monday, January 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), — That Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, the order for the deferred recorded division on the motion standing in the name of the member for Perth—Wellington to concur in the third report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology be discharged and the motion be deemed adopted.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice), seconded by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), — That Bill C-22, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That this House is concerned about the closure of 28 French language programs and the layoff of some 100 professors at Laurentian University in Sudbury;

That it reiterate its solidarity with the Franco-Ontarian community; and

That it recall the essential role of higher education in French for the vitality of the Franco-Canadian and Acadian communities.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), — That Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

Mr. Blair (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness) gave notice of the intention to move a motion at the next sitting of the House, pursuant to Standing Order 78(3), for the purpose of allotting a specified number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of the second reading stage of Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Schulte (Minister of Seniors), — That Bill C-14, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 30, 2020 and other measures, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

At 5:32 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-220, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (compassionate care leave), as reported by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities with amendments.

Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (bereavement leave) (former title: An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (compassionate care leave)), as amended, was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend), seconded by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), 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.

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

— by the Speaker — Report of the Canadian Human Rights Commission for the year 2020, pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S. 1985, c. H-6, sbs. 61(4) and to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, s. 32. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-123-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(e), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report on the administration of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act covering the fiscal year 2019-2020, together with the annual report of the operations of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board for the fiscal year 2019-2020, pursuant to the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-51, s. 52. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-432-16-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

At 6:32 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 7:04 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).