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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 234 Wednesday, October 18, 2023 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. Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac), — That, given that, |
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(i) after eight years of this Liberal government, this prime minister has added more to the national debt than all previous prime minister’s combined,
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(ii) a half-trillion dollars of inflationary deficits has directly led to 40-year inflation highs,
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(iii) prior to budget 2023, the Minister of Finance said, “What Canadians want right now is for inflation to come down and for interest rates to fall […] and that is one of our primary goals in this year’s budget: not to pour fuel on the fire of inflation," and then proceed to usher in $60 billion in new spending,
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(iv) in order to combat inflation, the Bank of Canada has been forced to increase interest rates 10 times in just 19 months,
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(v) interest rate increases have increased mortgage payments, and since this prime minister took office, monthly mortgage payments have increased 150% and now cost $3,500 on a typical family home,
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(vi) the Liberal-NDP government must exercise fiscal discipline, end their inflation driving deficits so that interest rates can be lowered,
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in order to avoid a mortgage default crisis, as warned by the International Monetary Fund, and to ensure Canadians do not lose their homes, the House call on the government to introduce a fiscal plan that includes a pathway back to balanced budgets, in order to decrease inflation and interest rates, and to introduce this in the House of Commons prior to the Bank of Canada’s next policy interest rate decision on October 25, 2023. |
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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. 421 -- Vote no 421) | |
| YEAS: 148, NAYS: 181 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dowdall Lehoux Savard-Tremblay Total: -- 148 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dhaliwal Kayabaga Noormohamed Total: -- 181 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bergeron Jones Sorbara Zimmer Total: -- 4 |
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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. Larouche (Shefford), seconded by Mr. Thériault (Montcalm), — That Bill C-319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension), 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. 422 -- Vote no 422) | |
| YEAS: 173, NAYS: 155 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Desilets Kwan Rempel Garner Total: -- 173 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Drouin Kusmierczyk Qualtrough Total: -- 155 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bergeron Jones Sorbara Zimmer Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension), 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 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Fast (Abbotsford), seconded by Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), — That Bill C-314, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| YEAS: 150, NAYS: 167 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry) Lantsman Reid Total: -- 150 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dhaliwal Lalonde Romanado Total: -- 167 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bergeron Jones Sorbara Zimmer Total: -- 4 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Miao (Richmond Centre), seconded by Mr. Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville), — That Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), 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. 424 -- Vote no 424) | |
| YEAS: 325, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dhillon Kusmierczyk Redekopp Total: -- 325 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bergeron Jones Sorbara Zimmer Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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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. Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles), seconded by Mr. Lehoux (Beauce), — That Bill C-325, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (conditions of release and conditional sentences), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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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. 425 -- Vote no 425) | |
| YEAS: 147, NAYS: 181 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dreeshen Lemire Scheer Total: -- 147 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Dhaliwal Kayabaga Noormohamed Total: -- 181 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bergeron Jones Sorbara Zimmer Total: -- 4 |
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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. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), — That Bill C-320, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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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: 328, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Diab Kusmierczyk Reid Total: -- 328 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bergeron Jones Sorbara Zimmer Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-320, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims), was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. |
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| Motions |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the 12th report of the committee (Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-323. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 73 to 75) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants), seconded by Mr. MacDonald (Malpeque), Bill C-359, An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act (provisional registration and approval), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Motions |
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Mr. Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Brock (Brantford—Brant), moved, — That the sixth report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented on Monday, March 20, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 38) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Notices of Motions |
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Ms. Khera (Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities) 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-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. |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Motions |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Brock (Brantford—Brant), — That the sixth report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented on Monday, March 20, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 38) |
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The debate continued. |
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Mr. Brock (Brantford—Brant), seconded by Mr. Allison (Niagara West), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
“the sixth report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented on Monday, March 20, 2023, be not now concurred in, but that it be recommitted to the Standing Committee on International Trade with instruction that it amend the same to include reference to: (a) the $54 million hard-earned Canadian tax dollars wasted on the application; (b) the inaccurate evidence government officials provided during the committee’s investigation; (c) the serious allegations of fraudulent contract practises that are cause for grave concern; and (d) the statement made by the RCMP that they are investigating criminality in the contracts that were awarded, and accordingly, that it recommend that the Auditor General of Canada update Canadians on where the money went.”.
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 6:47 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Lattanzio (Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel), seconded by Ms. Diab (Halifax West), — That Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children), 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 Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 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 before the House as follows: |
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— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the ninth report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, "The Government of Canada’s Planned Phase-Out of Fossil Fuel Subsidies and of Public Financing of the Fossil Fuel Sector" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-308), presented to the House on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-308. |
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— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations (P.C. 2023-1027), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-54. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
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— by Mr. Miller (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) — Proposed Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-790-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration) |
| 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. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01770); |
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— by Mr. Van Popta (Langley—Aldergrove), two concerning justice (Nos. 441-01771 and 441-01772); |
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— by Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01773) and one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01774). |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 7:29 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 7:49 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |