The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs of Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements).

Ms. Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue) for Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by Ms. Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs.

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 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. McLeod (Northwest Territories), one concerning holidays and observances (No. 441-01785);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning transportation (No. 441-01786);

— by Mr. Kmiec (Calgary Shepard), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 441-01787) and one concerning justice (No. 441-01788);

— by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning health (No. 441-01789);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01790);

— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01791);

— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), one concerning justice (No. 441-01792) and one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01793).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by Ms. Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development), — That Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs.

The debate continued.

At 1:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), seconded by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), — That Bill C-284, An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

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.

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

— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue) — Service Fees Report of the Canada Revenue Agency for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1153-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Ms. Gould (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. 2023-972, P.C. 2023-980, P.C. 2023-981 and P.C. 2023-998. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-3-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2023-933, P.C. 2023-934, P.C. 2023-935, P.C. 2023-936, P.C. 2023-937, P.C. 2023-938, P.C. 2023-939, P.C. 2023-940, P.C. 2023-941 and P.C. 2023-942. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-14-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2023-928, P.C. 2023-929, P.C. 2023-930 and P.C. 2023-931. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-7-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— P.C. 2023-966, P.C. 2023-967, P.C. 2023-968, P.C. 2023-969, P.C. 2023-970, P.C. 2023-971, P.C. 2023-973, P.C. 2023-976, P.C. 2023-977 and P.C. 2023-978. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-9-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— P.C. 2023-903 and P.C. 2023-904. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-4-18. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— P.C. 2023-979. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-18-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— P.C. 2023-923, P.C. 2023-924, P.C. 2023-925, P.C. 2023-926, P.C. 2023-943, P.C. 2023-944 and P.C. 2023-975. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-16-17. (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. 2023-920, P.C. 2023-921 and P.C. 2023-922. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-1-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— P.C. 2023-927, P.C. 2023-964 and P.C. 2023-965. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-22-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology)

— P.C. 2023-963. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-28-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

— P.C. 2023-983, P.C. 2023-984, P.C. 2023-985, P.C. 2023-986, P.C. 2023-987, P.C. 2023-988, P.C. 2023-989, P.C. 2023-990, P.C. 2023-991, P.C. 2023-992, P.C. 2023-993, P.C. 2023-994, P.C. 2023-995, P.C. 2023-996 and P.C. 2023-997. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-13-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— P.C. 2023-962 and P.C. 2023-974. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-17-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

— P.C. 2023-952 and P.C. 2023-953. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-29-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources)

— P.C. 2023-932. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-30-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security)

— P.C. 2023-945, P.C. 2023-946, P.C. 2023-947, P.C. 2023-948, P.C. 2023-949, P.C. 2023-950 and P.C. 2023-951. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-24-15. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

At 2:16 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).