The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act.

Ms. Hutchings (Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) for Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs), seconded by Mr. Beech (Minister of Citizens’ Services), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mrs. Romanado (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness) laid before the House, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— No. 441-01887 concerning social affairs and equality;

— Nos. 441-01891, 441-01894, 441-01917 and 441-01958 concerning justice;

— Nos. 441-01892 and 441-01916 concerning public safety;

— Nos. 441-01906, 441-01921 and 441-01934 concerning civil and human rights;

— No. 441-01908 concerning consumer protection.

Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), moved, — That this House resolve that it no longer has confidence in its Speaker, and direct that: (a) the office be deemed vacant effective immediately before the hour of meeting on the second sitting day following the adoption of this resolution; and (b) as the first order of business, at that second sitting day, an election of the Speaker be held, pursuant to Standing Order 2(2).

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Beech (Minister of Citizens’ Services) laid before the House, — Answers to questions Q-1957 to Q-1967 on the Order Paper. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-441-34.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), — That this House resolve that it no longer has confidence in its Speaker, and direct that: (a) the office be deemed vacant effective immediately before the hour of meeting on the second sitting day following the adoption of this resolution; and (b) as the first order of business, at that second sitting day, an election of the Speaker be held, pursuant to Standing Order 2(2).

The debate continued.

The Speaker informed the House that the Honourable Deputy of the Governor General will proceed to the Senate today at 3:30 p.m., for the purpose of giving the royal assent to certain bills.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), — That this House resolve that it no longer has confidence in its Speaker, and direct that: (a) the office be deemed vacant effective immediately before the hour of meeting on the second sitting day following the adoption of this resolution; and (b) as the first order of business, at that second sitting day, an election of the Speaker be held, pursuant to Standing Order 2(2).

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows:

— by Mr. Blanchette-Joncas (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques), one concerning awards and honours (No. 441-02011).

At 1:33 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against health care professionals and first responders), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.

Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), seconded by Mr. Majumdar (Calgary Heritage), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), — That the 12th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, presented on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 45)

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 25, Ms. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

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

— by Mr. Hanley (Yukon), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02012).

Accordingly, at 3:03 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).