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, whereas all parties have agreed:

all parties and parliamentarians pledge their full cooperation to this inquiry.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That Bill C-318, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents), 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.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Mr. Schiefke (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the 14th report of the committee, "Addressing Port Infrastructure Expansion in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-316.

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. 59, 60, 74 and 75) was tabled.

Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the 11th report of the committee (Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust – perishable fruits and vegetables), without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-317.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 67, 69 and 70) was tabled.

Ms. Chagger (Waterloo), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 47th report of the committee, which was as follows:

Mr. Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord), from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, presented the 15th report of the committee (Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-318.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 67, 70, 72 and 73) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Aitchison (Parry Sound—Muskoka), Bill C-356, An Act respecting payments by Canada and requirements in respect of housing and to amend certain other Acts, 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 Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Bill C-357, An Act to amend the Government Employees Compensation Act, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 47th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.

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

— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01629);

— by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), one concerning justice (No. 441-01630);

— by Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), one concerning health (No. 441-01631);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01632);

— by Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), one concerning justice (No. 441-01633);

— by Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), one concerning animals (No. 441-01634);

— by Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe), one concerning justice (No. 441-01635);

— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning transportation (No. 441-01636);

— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01637);

— by Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), one concerning animals (No. 441-01638);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01639);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01640), one concerning justice (No. 441-01641), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01642) and one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01643).

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

The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill S-12, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act.

Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice), seconded by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Debate arose thereon.

At 5:46 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Lake (Edmonton—Wetaskiwin), seconded by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), — That:

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-51. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — 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, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-52. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-53. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-52, An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-54. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

At 6:42 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 7:02 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).