The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, sbs. 50(4), Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil) has been appointed a member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Mr. Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent), and Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe) to replace Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie).

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. McGuinty (Ottawa South), seconded by Ms. Dzerowicz (Davenport), Bill C-232, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month, 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 Ms. Dhillon (Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle), seconded by Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington), Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Judges Act (violence against an intimate partner), 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. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), seconded by Mr. Barlow (Foothills), Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 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. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre), seconded by Mr. Chahal (Calgary Skyview), Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies, 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 Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), Bill C-236, An Act to continue VIA Rail Canada Inc. under the name VIA Rail Canada and to make consequential amendments to 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. Plamondon (Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel), seconded by Mr. Villemure (Trois-Rivières), Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Canada Health Act, 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 Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît), seconded by Mr. Desilets (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), Bill C-238, An Act respecting the French language, 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. Therrien (La Prairie), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), Bill C-239, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces, 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. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), seconded by Mr. Stewart (Miramichi—Grand Lake), Bill C-240, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (donations involving private corporation shares or real estate), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Mr. Villemure (Trois-Rivières), seconded by Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît), moved, — That the first report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 1)

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows:

Pursuant to Standing Order 52, Mr. Singh (Burnaby South) asked leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the COVID-19 protests.

The Speaker decided that the matter was proper to be discussed and, pursuant to Standing Order 52(9), directed that it be considered later today, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order, or usual practice of the House, during the debate tonight pursuant to Standing Order 52, no quorum calls, dilatory motions, or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the COVID-19 protests.

Debate arose thereon.

At midnight, the Speaker declared the motion adopted.

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

— by Mr. Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion) — Report of the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, pursuant to the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, R.S. 1985, c. 24 (4th Supp.), s. 8. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-577-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-8, An Act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled in Parliament on December 14, 2021 and other measures, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-07. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Judges Act, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-10, An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).