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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 316 Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 a.m.

Prayer

Daily Routine Of Business

Tabling of Documents

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):

Message on Estimates

Her Excellency the Governor General transmits to the House of Commons the Supplementary Estimates (A) of sums required to defray expenses of the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2025, and, in accordance with section 54 of the Constitution Act, 1867, recommends those estimates to the House of Commons.

Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) laid before the House, — Document entitled "Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023-24" (USB key included). — Sessional Paper No. 8520-441-282.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(5), the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, were deemed referred to the several standing committees of the House as follows:

(1) To the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Votes 1a and 10a

(2) To the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage

Department of Canadian Heritage, Votes 1a and 5a

National Arts Centre Corporation, Vote 1a

Telefilm Canada, Vote 1a

(3) To the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Department of Citizenship and Immigration, Votes 1a and 10a

(4) To the Standing Committee on Finance

Department of Finance, Vote 1a

(5) To the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Office of the Governor General's Secretary, Vote 1a

Treasury Board Secretariat, Votes 1a and 5a

(6) To the Standing Committee on Health

Department of Health, Votes 1a and 10a

(7) To the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Vote 1a

Department of Employment and Social Development, Votes 1a and 5a

(8) To the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs

Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Votes 1a and 10a

Department of Indigenous Services, Votes 1a and 10a

(9) To the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Vote 5a

Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Votes 1a and 5a

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Vote 5a

(10) To the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

Courts Administration Service, Vote 1a

(11) To the Standing Committee on Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources, Votes 1a, 5a and 10a

(12) To the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Votes 1a and 5a

(13) To the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities

Department of Transport, Votes 1a and 10a

Office of Infrastructure of Canada, Vote 1a

VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc., Vote 1a

(14) To the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs, Vote 1a

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. 441-02298 and 441-02368 concerning justice;

— No. 441-02299 concerning foreign affairs;

— No. 441-02300 concerning culture and heritage;

— Nos. 441-02301, 441-02302, 441-02303, 441-02304, 441-02305, 441-02306, 441-02307, 441-02308, 441-02309, 441-02310, 441-02311, 441-02312, 441-02313, 441-02314, 441-02315, 441-02316, 441-02317, 441-02318, 441-02319, 441-02320, 441-02321, 441-02322, 441-02323, 441-02324, 441-02325, 441-02326, 441-02327, 441-02328, 441-02329, 441-02330, 441-02331, 441-02332, 441-02333, 441-02334, 441-02335, 441-02336, 441-02337, 441-02338, 441-02339, 441-02340, 441-02341, 441-02342, 441-02343, 441-02344, 441-02345, 441-02346, 441-02347, 441-02348, 441-02349, 441-02350, 441-02351, 441-02352, 441-02353, 441-02354, 441-02355, 441-02356, 441-02357, 441-02358, 441-02359, 441-02360, 441-02361, 441-02362, 441-02363, 441-02364, 441-02365, 441-02366, 441-02369, 441-02370, 441-02371, 441-02372 and 441-02373 concerning taxation;

— No. 441-02367 concerning the environment;

— No. 441-02374 concerning transportation;

— No. 441-02376 concerning health.

Introduction of Government Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Miller (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), seconded by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), Bill C-71, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024), 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. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the 11th report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying, Vote 1 under Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Vote 1 under Office of the Senate Ethics Officer, Votes 1 and 5 under Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-444.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 112, 113 and 117) was tabled.

Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the 18th report of the committee, "A Call to Action: How Government and Industry Can Fight Back Against Food Price Volatility". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-445.

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. 86 to 91, 93, 98, 99 and 101) was tabled.

Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 14th report of the committee, "Closing of the 2024 Elver Fishing Season". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-446.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 108) was tabled.

Presenting Petitions

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. 441-02471);

— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), one concerning parliament and politics (No. 441-02472);

— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning justice (No. 441-02473);

— by Mr. Falk (Provencher), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02474);

— by Ms. Kayabaga (London West), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02475);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02476);

— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02477).

Business of Supply

The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply.

Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Simard (Jonquière), moved, — That the House:

(a) condemn the federal government’s repeated intrusion into the exclusive jurisdictions of Quebec, the provinces and the territories;

(b) remind the Prime Minister that, despite his claims, it is not true that “people do not care which level of government is responsible for what”; and

(c) demand that the government systematically offer Quebec, the provinces and territories the right to opt out unconditionally with full compensation whenever the federal government interferes in their jurisdictions.

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 ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, during the debate on the business of supply pursuant to Standing Order 81(4) later today:

(a) the time provided for consideration of the Main Estimates in committee of the whole be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 16 periods of 15 minutes each;

(b) members speaking during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with one or more other members; and

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Simard (Jonquière), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, May 27, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Private Members' Business

At 5:26 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions:

Group No. 1 — Motions Nos. 1 and 2.

Group No. 1

Mr. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill S-224 be amended by restoring the long title as follows:

“An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons)”

Mr. Carrie (Oshawa), seconded by Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill S-224 be amended by restoring Clause 1 as follows:

“Criminal Code

1 (1) Subsection 279.?04(1) of the Criminal Code is replaced by the following:

Exploitation

279.?04 (1) For the purposes of sections 279.?01 to 279.?03, a person exploits another person if they engage in conduct that

(a) causes the other person to provide or offer to provide labour or a service; and

(b) involves, in relation to any person, the use or threatened use of force or another form of coercion, the use of deception or fraud, the abuse of a position of trust, power or authority, or any other similar act.

(2) Subsection 279.?04(2) of the Act is repealed.”

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1.

Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

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

— by Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development) — Report on the operation of the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act for the year ended December 31, 2023, pursuant to the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, S.C. 2010, c. 4, s. 15.1. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1063-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:27 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the question was deemed to have been withdrawn.

Government Orders

Business of Supply

At 6:57 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the consideration of all votes under Department of Justice in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

At 11:16 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, the committee rose.

Pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a), the considered votes were deemed reported.

Adjournment

Accordingly, at 11:17 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).