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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 216 Monday, June 19, 2023 11:00 a.m. |
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| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Thériault (Montcalm), seconded by Mr. Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé), — That Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on Friday, June 23, 2023 shall be 2:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |
| Private Members' Business |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Thériault (Montcalm), seconded by Mr. Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé), — That Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Government Orders |
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Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration at report stage of the bill and five hours shall be allotted to the consideration at third reading stage of the said bill; and |
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That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at report stage and at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at third reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the stage of the bill then under consideration shall be put forthwith and successively without further debate or amendment. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion. |
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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. 384 -- Vote no 384) | |
| YEAS: 174, NAYS: 142 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dong Khalid Petitpas Taylor Total: -- 174 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dreeshen Liepert Seeback Total: -- 142 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Champagne Garon Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 4 |
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| 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. |
| Motions |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development), seconded by Ms. Qualtrough (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion), — That Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, 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. 385 -- Vote no 385) | |
| YEAS: 315, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Lalonde Richards Total: -- 315 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Champagne Garon Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division at report stage of Bill S-8, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, as reported by the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development with amendments. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That Bill S-8 be amended by deleting the long title. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 386 -- Vote no 386) | |
| YEAS: 112, NAYS: 202 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Scheer Total: -- 112 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Desjarlais Koutrakis Powlowski Total: -- 202 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Champagne Garon Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 4 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), 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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| YEAS: 317, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diab Kusmierczyk Redekopp Total: -- 317 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Champagne Garon Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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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: |
Presenting Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Mr. Serré (Nickel Belt) presented the report of the Canadian Section of ParlAmericas, 19th ParlAmericas Plenary Assembly and 14th Gathering of ParlAmericas' Parliamentary Network for Gender Equality, Bogota, Colombia, from November 30 to December 2, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-441-74-08. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the 10th report of the committee, "Creating a Fair and Equitable Canadian Energy Transformation". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-304. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 15, 17 to 22, 24, 25, 32, 37, 39, 46 to 54, 58, 59 and 66 to 68) was tabled. |
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Mr. Sarai (Surrey Centre), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 14th report of the committee (Bill C-295, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (neglect of vulnerable adults), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-305. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 64 to 66 and 71) was tabled. |
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Mr. Iacono (Alfred-Pellan), from the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, presented the first report of the committee, "Quorum and Mandate of the Committee". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-306. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) was tabled. |
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Mr. Iacono (Alfred-Pellan), from the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, presented the second report of the committee, "Certificate of Nomination of Heather Powell Lank to the Position of Parliamentary Librarian". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-307. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 1) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Bill C-345, An Act to protect firefighters, paramedics and other first responders, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved for leave to introduce a bill entitled "An Act to establish National Arts Day". |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 68(2), the motion was deemed adopted. |
Motions |
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Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That the House do now proceed to the orders of the day. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 174, NAYS: 142 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Dong Khera Petitpas Taylor Total: -- 174 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Schmale Total: -- 142 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bibeau Champagne Garon Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 4 |
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| Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the table, — Answers to questions Q-1484 to Q-1499 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-441-22. |
| Government Orders |
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The order was read for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada. |
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Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), moved, — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Tabling of Documents |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) laid upon the table, — Document entitled "White Paper on the Status of Trans and Gender Diverse People". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-441-37. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions.
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The debate continued. |
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Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be discharged and the bill withdrawn”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Motions |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-51, An Act to give effect to the self-government treaty recognizing the Whitecap Dakota Nation / Wapaha Ska Dakota Oyate and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be deemed reported back from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions;
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And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be discharged and the bill withdrawn.”.
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The debate continued. |
| Notices of Motions |
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M. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance) 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 consideration of Senate amendments to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada. |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, the House: |
agrees with amendments 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made by the Senate; and
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respectfully disagrees with amendments 4 and 5 because they undermine the objectives of the bill, which focus on encouraging fair deals that reflect what each party contributes to, and how each party benefits from, the making available of news online, and narrow the scope of the bargaining process and the key factors guiding final offer arbitration decisions;
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And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, be discharged and the bill withdrawn.”.
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Pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022, M. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That the debate be now adjourned. |
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Pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the motion was deemed adopted. |
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The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology with amendments; |
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And of Motion No. 1. |
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Motion No. 1 of Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), seconded by Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), — That Bill C-42 be amended by deleting the long title. |
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The debate continued on Motion No. 1. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for May 18, 2023, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-36. |
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— by the Speaker — Report of Committees Activities and Expenditures for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to Standing Order 121(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-37. |
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— by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion) — Summaries of the amended Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2023-27 of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-811-06. (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 Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, "Reopening of the Lachin Corridor" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-202), presented to the House on Friday, February 17, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-202. |
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— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (P.C. 2023-570), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-47. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities) — Review of the provisions and operation of the Canada Infrastructure Bank Act for 2017-2022, pursuant to the Canada Infrastructure Bank Act 2017, c. 20, s. 403 "27". — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1307-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2023-24 to 2027-28 of The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-871-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
| Petitions Filed with the Acting Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows: |
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— by Mr. Hanley (Yukon), one concerning taxation (No. 441-01571); |
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— by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), two concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-01572 and 441-01573). |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 8:36 p.m., by unanimous consent and 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 8:59 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |