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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 321 Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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: |
— No. 441-02381 concerning taxation; |
— No. 441-02382 concerning foreign affairs. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 15th report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Canadian High Arctic Research Station, Votes 1, 5, 10 and L15 under Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Indigenous Services". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-451. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 108 and 110) was tabled. |
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Mr. Desilets (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the 14th report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2024-25: Votes 1 and 5 under Department of Veterans Affairs, Vote 1 under Veterans Review and Appeal Board". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-452. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 94) was tabled. |
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Mr. McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood), from the Standing Committee on National Defence, presented the 11th report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Communications Security Establishment, Votes 1, 5, 10 and 15 under Department of National Defence, Vote 1 under Military Grievances External Review Committee, Vote 1 under Military Police Complaints Commission, Vote 1 under Office of the Intelligence Commissioner". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-453. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 105) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert), seconded by Mr. Garon (Mirabel), Bill C-392, An Act to amend the Criminal Code to address the Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Jordan, 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. Shields (Bow River), one concerning government services and administration (No. 441-02499); |
— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-02500); |
— by Mr. Redekopp (Saskatoon West), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 441-02501); |
— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning the correctional system (No. 441-02502); |
— by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 441-02503) and one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02504); |
— by Mr. Falk (Provencher), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02505); |
— by Mr. Maguire (Brandon—Souris), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02506); |
— by Mr. Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon), one concerning justice (No. 441-02507); |
— by Ms. Collins (Victoria), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02508); |
— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02509); |
— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning health (No. 441-02510); |
— by Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02511) and one concerning health (No. 441-02512). |
Business of Supply |
The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply. |
Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), moved, — That, in order to help Canadians afford a simple summer vacation and save typical Canadian families $670 this summer, the House call on the NDP-Liberal government to immediately axe the carbon tax, the federal fuel tax, and the GST on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day. |
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. |
Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), in relation to the business of supply. |
The debate continued. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, in relation to the consideration of Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference: |
(a) during the consideration of the bill by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security,
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(i) the committee shall have the first priority for the use of House resources for committee meetings,
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(ii) the committee shall meet for extended hours on Monday, June 3, Tuesday, June 4, Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, 2024, to gather evidence from witnesses,
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(iii) the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the officials from the RCMP and CSIS, the National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, the officials from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and other expert witnesses deemed relevant by the committee be invited to appear,
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(iv) all amendments be submitted to the clerk of the committee by 4:00 p.m., on Friday, June 7, 2024,
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(v) amendments filed by independent members shall be deemed to have been proposed during the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill,
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(vi) the committee shall meet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, to consider the bill at clause-by-clause, and if the committee has not completed the clause-by-clause consideration of the bill by 6:30 p.m., each party shall be allotted no more than five minutes for each of the remaining amendments and clauses, and the committee shall not adjourn the meeting until it has disposed of the bill,
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(vii) a member of the committee may report the bill to the House by depositing it with the Clerk of the House, who shall notify the House leaders of the recognized parties and independent members, and if the House stands adjourned, the report shall be deemed to have been duly presented to the House during the previous sitting for the purpose of Standing Order 76.1(1); and
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(b) the bill shall be ordered for consideration at report stage on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
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Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), in relation to the business of supply. |
The debate continued. |
Requests for Extension of Sitting Hours |
Pursuant to order made Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Mr. MacKinnon (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) requested that the ordinary hour of daily adjournment on Friday, May 31, 2024, be 12:00 a.m. and this request was deemed adopted. |
Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), in relation to the business of supply. |
The debate continued. |
At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to order made Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 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, June 3, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Private Members' Business |
At 5:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), seconded by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), — That Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (need to know), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. |
The debate continued. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Government Orders |
The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare, as reported by the Standing Committee on Health 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 to 6 and 8 to 12. |
Group No. 1 |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting the short title. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 2. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 3. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 4, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 4. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 5, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 5. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 6, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 6. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 8, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 7. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 9, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 8. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 10, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 9. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 11, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 10. |
Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), moved Motion No. 12, — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting Clause 11. |
Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1. |
At 11:26 p.m., pursuant to order made Wednesday, May 22, 2024, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
Midnight |
Group No. 1 | |
The House proceeded to the putting of the question on Motion No. 1 of Mr. Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester), seconded by Mr. Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière), — That Bill C-64 be amended by deleting the short title. |
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The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 791 -- Vote no 791) | |
YEAS: 130, NAYS: 169 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Lemire Scheer Total: -- 130 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Diab Khalid O'Regan Total: -- 169 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bendayan Fortin Petitpas Taylor Villemure Total: -- 10 |
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Accordingly, Motions Nos. 2 to 6 and 8 to 12 were also negatived on the same division. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), 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. Holland (Minister of Health), seconded by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 792 -- Vote no 792) | |
YEAS: 169, NAYS: 132 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aldag Diab Kelloway O'Regan Total: -- 169 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Desbiens Lantsman Rood Total: -- 132 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Bendayan Fortin Petitpas Taylor Villemure Total: -- 10 |
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Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage and ordered for a third reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Requests for Extension of Sitting Hours |
Pursuant to order made Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Mr. Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) requested that the decision to extend the sitting on Friday, May 31, 2024, be rescinded and this request was deemed adopted. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Supplementary Estimates (A) 2024-25", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-118. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 23rd report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, "Canada’s Sanctions Regime: Transparency, Accountability and Effectiveness" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-378), presented to the House on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-378. |
— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-25 to 2028-29 of Farm Credit Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-818-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-63, An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts , pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-66. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights) |
— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-65, An Act to Amend the Canada Elections Act (Electoral Participation Act) , pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-67. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs) |
— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-66, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts (Military Justice System Modernization Act) , pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S., 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-68. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence) |
Adjournment Proceedings |
At 12:27 a.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 12:47 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |