At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), 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-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children).

Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), seconded by Ms. Idlout (Nunavut), 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.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors), seconded by Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development), — That Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, 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 debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, during the debate pursuant to Standing Order 66 on Motion No. 42 to concur in the third report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair and at the conclusion of the time provided for debate or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and recorded divisions deemed requested and deferred pursuant to Standing Order 66.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors), seconded by Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development), — That Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, 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 debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 34th report of the committee, "Emergency Management in First Nations Communities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-348.

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. 40, 53 and 80) was tabled.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, the 32nd report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented to the House on Thursday, November 9, 2023, be amended to substitute the name of the organization “CATSA” with “The Canadian Transportation Agency” on page four of the report in English, and “ACSTA” with “Office des transports du Canada” on page four in French.

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

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01958);

— by Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01959);

— by Mrs. Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster), one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-01960);

— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01961);

— by Mr. Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies), one concerning justice (No. 441-01962).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors), seconded by Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development), — That Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012, 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 debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), seconded by Mr. Lloyd (Sturgeon River—Parkland), — That the third report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, presented on Monday, April 24, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 42)

The debate continued.

Pursuant to order made earlier today, the question was deemed put on the motion and the recorded division was deemed requested and, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), was deferred until Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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

— by Mr. Anandasangaree (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations) — Report of the British Columbia Treaty Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the British Columbia Treaty Commission Act, S.C. 1995, c. 45, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-37-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

At 7:58 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).