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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 250 Thursday, November 9, 2023 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) laid before the House, — Departmental Results Reports for the period ended March 31, 2023, as follows:
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— Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-181; |
— Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-182; |
— Canada Border Services Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-183; |
— Canada Revenue Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-184; |
— Canada School of Public Service. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-185; |
— Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-186; |
— Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-187; |
— Canadian Energy Regulator. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-188; |
— Canadian Food Inspection Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-189; |
— Canadian Grain Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-190; |
— Canadian High Arctic Research Station. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-191; |
— Canadian Human Rights Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-192; |
— Canadian Institutes of Health Research. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-193; |
— Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-194; |
— Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-195; |
— Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-196; |
— Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-197; |
— Canadian Space Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-198; |
— Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-199; |
— Canadian Transportation Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-200; |
— Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-201; |
— Copyright Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-202; |
— Correctional Service of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-203; |
— Courts Administration Service. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-204; |
— Department for Women and Gender Equality. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-205; |
— Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-206; |
— Department of Canadian Heritage. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-207; |
— Department of Citizenship and Immigration. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-208; |
— Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-209; |
— Department of Employment and Social Development. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-210; |
— Department of Finance. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-211; |
— Department of Fisheries and Oceans. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-212; |
— Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-213; |
— Department of Health. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-214; |
— Department of Indigenous Services. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-215; |
— Department of Industry. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-216; |
— Department of Justice. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-217; |
— Department of National Defence. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-218; |
— Department of Natural Resources. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-219; |
— Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-220; |
— Department of Public Works and Government Services. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-221; |
— Department of the Environment. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-222; |
— Department of Transport. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-223; |
— Department of Veterans Affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-224; |
— Department of Western Economic Diversification. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-225; |
— Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-226; |
— Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-227; |
— Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-228; |
— Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-229; |
— Immigration and Refugee Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-230; |
— Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-231; |
— Invest in Canada Hub. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-232; |
— Library and Archives of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-233; |
— Military Grievances External Review Committee. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-234; |
— Military Police Complaints Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-235; |
— National Film Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-236; |
— National Research Council of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-237; |
— National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Secretariat. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-238; |
— Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-239; |
— Northern Pipeline Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-240; |
— Office of Infrastructure of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-241; |
— Office of the Auditor General. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-242; |
— Office of the Chief Electoral Officer. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-243; |
— Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-244; |
— Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-245; |
— Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-246; |
— Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-247; |
— Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-248; |
— Office of the Intelligence Commissioner. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-249; |
— Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-250; |
— Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-251; |
— Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-252; |
— Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-253; |
— Parks Canada Agency. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-254; |
— Parole Board of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-255; |
— Patented Medicine Prices Review Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-256; |
— Privy Council Office. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-257; |
— Public Health Agency of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-258; |
— Public Service Commission of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-259; |
— Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-260; |
— Royal Canadian Mounted Police. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-261; |
— Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-262; |
— Secretariat of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-263; |
— Shared Services Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-264; |
— Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-265; |
— Statistics Canada. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-266; |
— The National Battlefields Commission. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-267; |
— Treasury Board Secretariat. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-268; |
— Veterans Review and Appeal Board. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-269. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 79(3), the Speaker read the following message from Her Excellency the Governor General, presented by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board): |
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Message on Estimates
Her Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (B) of sums required to defray expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2024, and, in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends those estimates to the House of Commons.
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Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) laid before the House, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24". — Sessional Paper No. 8520-441-189. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, were deemed referred to the several standing committees of the House as follows:
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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 before the House, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— Nos. 441-01659, 441-01688, 441-01689 and 441-01695 concerning health; |
— Nos. 441-01660, 441-01663, 441-01683, 441-01690, 441-01700, 441-01701 and 441-01702 concerning civil and human rights; |
— Nos. 441-01661, 441-01662, 441-01672, 441-01675, 441-01687, 441-01692, 441-01696 and 441-01697 concerning the environment; |
— Nos. 441-01664, 441-01669, 441-01678, 441-01679 and 441-01694 concerning taxation; |
— Nos. 441-01665, 441-01668, 441-01682, 441-01691, 441-01704 and 441-01705 concerning foreign affairs; |
— Nos. 441-01666, 441-01677 and 441-01685 concerning social affairs and equality; |
— Nos. 441-01667, 441-01670, 441-01673, 441-01681, 441-01698, 441-01699 and 441-01703 concerning justice; |
— Nos. 441-01671 and 441-01676 concerning citizenship and immigration; |
— No. 441-01680 concerning fisheries; |
— No. 441-01684 concerning public safety; |
— No. 441-01686 concerning awards and honours. |
Introduction of Government Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors), seconded by Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 32nd report of the committee, "Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-339. |
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. 57 and 73) was tabled. |
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Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 33rd report of the committee, "International Assistance in Support of Gender Equality". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-340. |
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. 58 and 81) was tabled. |
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Mr. McKinnon (Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the ninth report of the committee (Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-341. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 68 to 72 and 74 to 81) was tabled. |
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Mr. Richards (Banff—Airdrie), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the 13th report of the committee, "National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-342. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 69) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Bill C-362, An Act to establish the Office of the Ombud for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces, to make related amendments to the Contraventions Act and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts, 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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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), seconded by Ms. Blaney (North Island—Powell River), Bill C-363, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (sexual offences), 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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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe), seconded by Ms. Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha), Bill C-364, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sentencing), 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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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Williams (Bay of Quinte), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), Bill C-365, An Act respecting the implementation of a consumer-led banking system for Canadians, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Petitions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
— by Mr. Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo), one concerning national defence and military operations (No. 441-01911); |
— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01912) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01913); |
— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning health (No. 441-01914); |
— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01915); |
— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), one concerning public safety (No. 441-01916) and one concerning justice (No. 441-01917); |
— by Mr. Chiang (Markham—Unionville), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01918); |
— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning health (No. 441-01919); |
— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning health (No. 441-01920), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01921) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01922); |
— by Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01923). |
Questions on the Order Paper |
Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-1742 and Q-1743 on the Order Paper. |
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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: |
Q-1738 — Mr. Dowdall (Simcoe—Grey) — With regard to lockstations on the Trent Severn Waterway and the Rideau Canal, broken down by location: (a) what operational metrics are regularly collected and reported to Parks Canada management since May 19, 2023; (b) how many hours was each lockstation inoperative during regular hours of operation; (c) how many full days was each lockstation inoperative; (d) for what reason or reasons was each lockstation inoperative; and (e) for each reason in (d), how many hours or days was each lockstation inoperative as a result? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-1738-01.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into orders for return: |
Q-1744 — Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London) — With regard to VIA Rail's High Frequency Rail project: (a) what are the details of all studies or assessments funded in relation to the project since January 1, 2016, including, for each, the (i) start and end dates, (ii) value of the contract, (iii) vendor, (iv) type of study or assessment, (v) topic examined, (vi) findings; (b) what is the procurement status for each major item required for the project; and (c) what are the details of all goods or services procured to date, including, for each, the (i) date, (ii) amount paid, (iii) vendor, (iv) description of the goods or services, including the quantity? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-1744.
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Q-1745 — Mr. Vidal (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River) — With regard to government funding for organizations representing the Métis people: what is the total amount of funding provided to each organization since 2013, broken down by year? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-1745.
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Government Orders |
The order was read for the third reading of Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act. |
Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) for Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Ms. Martinez Ferrada (Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Statements By Members |
Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements. |
Oral Questions |
Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House salutes Bernard Lemaire's immense contribution to the development of the Quebec business community and the green economy in Quebec, Canada and around the world, and offer its condolences to his family and loved ones. |
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By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings to permit the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance to make a statement followed by a period of up to 10 minutes for questions and comments, after the statement, a member from each recognized opposition party, and a member of the Green Party, may reply for a period approximately equivalent to the time taken by the minister’s statement and each statement shall be followed by a period of 10 minutes for questions and comments, after each member has replied, or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, the House shall adjourn to the next sitting day. |
Government Orders |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Ms. Martinez Ferrada (Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), — That Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, be now read a third time and do pass. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, November 20, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Private Members' Business |
At 4:36 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct). |
Ms. Collins (Victoria), seconded by Ms. Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for October 26, 2023, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-39. |
— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs) — Report in respect to non-compliance with an Order of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, pursuant to the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act R.S., 1985, c. 33 (2nd Supp.), s. 14. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1376-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Report on the administration of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act covering the fiscal year 2021-2022, together with the annual report of the operations of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board for the fiscal year 2021-2022, pursuant to the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, R.S. 1985, c. C-51, s. 52. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-16-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summary of the Corporate Plan and Budget for 2023-24 to 2027-28 of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, pursuant to the Broadcasting Act, S.C. 1991, c. 11, sbs. 55(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-849-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2023-24 to 2027-28 and Budgets for 2023-24 of the Canadian Museum of Nature, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-856-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summary of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2023-24 to 2027-28 and Budgets for 2023-24 of the National Museum of Science and Technology, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-857-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2023-24 to 2027-28 and Budgets for 2023-24 of the Canadian Museum of History, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-858-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2023-24 to 2027-28 and Budgets for 2023-24 of the National Gallery of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-859-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2023-24 to 2027-28 and Budgets for 2023-24 of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-867-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
— by Mrs. St-Onge (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2023-24 to 2027-28 and Budgets for 2023-24 of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-869-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
Adjournment Proceedings |
At 5:36 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 6:03 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 7, 2023. |