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

Whereupon, Mrs. Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert), Assistant Deputy Speaker and Assistant Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the chair, pursuant to Standing Order 8.

The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts.

Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Ms. Jaczek (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), 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 31, members made statements.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 441-01144 and 441-01148 concerning justice;

— Nos. 441-01145, 441-01146 and 441-01152 concerning foreign affairs;

— No. 441-01147 concerning business and trade;

— Nos. 441-01149, 441-01150 and 441-01153 concerning social affairs and equality;

— No. 441-01151 concerning citizenship and immigration.

Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the sixth report of the committee, "A Step-by-Step Approach to Supporting the Mental Health of Young Women and Girls in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-233.

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. 29 to 36, 38, 50 and 52 to 54) was tabled.

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

— by Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01254);

— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning justice (No. 441-01255) and one concerning taxation (No. 441-01256);

— by Mr. Hoback (Prince Albert), eleven concerning justice (Nos. 441-01257, 441-01258, 441-01259, 441-01260, 441-01261, 441-01262, 441-01263, 441-01264, 441-01265, 441-01266 and 441-01267) and one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-01268);

— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), two concerning justice (Nos. 441-01269 and 441-01270) and one concerning transportation (No. 441-01271);

— by Mr. Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach), one concerning health (No. 441-01272) and one concerning the environment (No. 441-01273);

— by Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), one concerning taxation (No. 441-01274);

— by Mr. Vuong (Spadina—Fort York), one concerning culture and heritage (No. 441-01275);

— by Ms. Sudds (Kanata—Carleton), one concerning consumer protection (No. 441-01276) and one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-01277);

— by Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01278);

— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), six concerning justice (Nos. 441-01279, 441-01280, 441-01281, 441-01282, 441-01283 and 441-01284), three concerning health (Nos. 441-01285, 441-01286 and 441-01287) and one concerning natural resources and energy (No. 441-01288);

— by Mr. Fillmore (Halifax), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01289);

— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01290), one concerning national defence and military operations (No. 441-01291) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01292);

— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01293).

Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-1246 to Q-1252 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into orders for return:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Mr. Fraser (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), — That Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, April 17, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

At 12:41 p.m., by unanimous consent, 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 Canadian Heritage of Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate).

Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), seconded by Mr. Fisher (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.

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.

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

— by the Speaker — Report of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for the year 2022, pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S., 1985, c. H-6, sbs. 61(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-661-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of National Defence) — Reports on the administration of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-17, ss. 57, 59.7 and 72. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-92-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of National Defence) — Revised report on the administration of the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-17, ss. 57, 59.7 and 72. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-92-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

— by Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance) — Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Volume 2 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Agreement Act, S.C. 1991, c. 12, s. 7 and to the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, R.S. 1985, c. B-7, ss. 13 and 14. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1234-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, "A Study into the Government of Canada’s Promise to Cap Greenhouse Gas Emissions of the Oil and Gas Sector" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-178), presented to the House on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-178.

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Amendments to the Management Plan for the Skmaqn–Port-la-Joye–Fort Amherst Historic Sites of Canada, pursuant to the Parks Canada Agency Act, S.C. 1998, c. 31, sbs. 32(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-566-21. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Annual Report on the administration of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act for the year 2021, pursuant to the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, S.C. 2018, c. 12, s. 186 "270". — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1263-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Holland (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. 2023-152, P.C. 2023-217, P.C. 2023-229, P.C. 2023-230 and P.C. 2023-231. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-3-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2023-141 and P.C. 2023-222. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-9-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2023-150 and P.C. 2023-221. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-4-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2023-168. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-16-11. (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. 2023-211. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-1-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— P.C. 2023-226, P.C. 2023-227, P.C. 2023-228 and P.C. 2023-232. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-28-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— P.C. 2023-153, P.C. 2023-154, P.C. 2023-155 and P.C. 2023-180. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-13-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— P.C. 2023-146. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-29-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2023-151, P.C. 2023-223, P.C. 2023-224, P.C. 2023-225 and P.C. 2023-235. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-30-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— P.C. 2023-219 and P.C. 2023-220. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-33-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Science and Research)

— P.C. 2023-147, P.C. 2023-148, P.C. 2023-149, P.C. 2023-156, P.C. 2023-218 and P.C. 2023-233. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-24-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Jaczek (Minister of Public Services and Procurement) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 19th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, "Protecting the Parliamentary Precinct: Responding to Evolving Risks" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-184), presented to the House on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-184.

— by Ms. Jaczek (Minister of Public Services and Procurement) — Report of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board on the administration of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board Act, S.C. 2013, c. 40, s. 365 “42”. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1095-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Ms. Jaczek (Minister of Public Services and Procurement) — Report of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board on the administration of Part III of the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act and Part II of the Canada Labour Code for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, R.S. 1985, c. 33 (2nd Supp.), s. 88.7. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1271-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the first report of the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship, "Canada–People’s Republic of China Relations" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-159), presented to the House on Thursday, December 1, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-159.

— by Mrs. Lebouthillier (Minister of National Revenue) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 22nd report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "2022 Reports 9 and 10 of the Auditor General of Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-182), presented to the House on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-182.

— by Mrs. Lebouthillier (Minister of National Revenue) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 23rd report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Access to Benefits for Hard-to-Reach Populations" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-183), presented to the House on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-183.

— by Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety) — Report on the administration of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Account, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. R-11, s. 31. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-231-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety) — Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 2021, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S. 1985, c. C-46, sbs. 195(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-510-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— by Mr. Miller (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations) — Copy of the Complementary Agreement No. 29 to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, together with a copy of the Order in Council P.C. 2023-269, dated March 27, 2023, pursuant to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Native Claims Settlement Act, S.C. 1976-77, c. 32, sbs. 5(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-879-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— by Mr. Sajjan (Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada) — Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada's International Assistance, Volume 1 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act, S.C. 2008, c. 17, s. 5. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1022-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Natural Resources) and Mr. Miller (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the fifth report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, "Responding to the Calls for Justice: Addressing Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls in the Context of Resource Development Projects" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-181), presented to the House on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-181.

At 1:41 p.m., the Assistant Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).