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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 331 Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 28(2)(b), the Speaker laid before the House, — The House of Commons Calendar for the year 2025. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-50. |
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The Speaker laid before the House, — Report of the Commissioner of Lobbying for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S., 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 11. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1017-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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The Speaker laid before the House, — Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on activities in relation to the Conflict of Interest Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(b). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1002-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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The Speaker laid before the House, — Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's activities in relation to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(a). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1004-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a)(vii), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Sarai (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence) laid before the House, — Annual Report 2023-2024 of the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman. — Sessional Paper No. 8525-441-46. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mrs. Lalonde (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence) laid before the House, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
— No. 441-02428 concerning Indigenous affairs; |
— No. 441-02451 concerning natural resources and energy; |
— No. 441-02452 concerning the correctional system; |
— No. 441-02454 concerning justice; |
— No. 441-02455 concerning culture and heritage. |
Introduction of Government Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change), seconded by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), Bill C-73, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in relation to certain commitments Canada has made under the Convention on Biological Diversity, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act respecting transparency and accountability in relation to certain commitments Canada has made under the Convention on Biological Diversity”.
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Presenting Reports from Committees |
Ms. Fry (Vancouver Centre), from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, presented the 11th report of the committee (Bill C-316, An Act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act (Court Challenges Program), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-469. |
A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 116, 117 and 119 to 122) was tabled. |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), Bill C-398, An Act to amend the National Housing Strategy Act, 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. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Mr. Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach), Bill C-399, An Act to establish the Office of the Ombud for the Department of Citizenship and Immigration and to make related and consequential amendments to other 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 Mr. Falk (Provencher), seconded by Mr. Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner), Bill C-400, An Act to establish a framework for the continued access to and use of cash in Canada and to make related amendments to other 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 Mr. Hanley (Yukon), seconded by Mr. McLeod (Northwest Territories), Bill C-401, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (northern residents deduction), 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. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), seconded by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Bill C-402, An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act (national strategy respecting pollution caused by shipping container spills), 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. Collins (Victoria), seconded by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), Bill C-403, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Plan (deeming provision), 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. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), seconded by Mr. Kelloway (Cape Breton—Canso), Bill C-404, An Act to establish National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day, 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 Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning health (No. 441-02564); |
— by Mrs. DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît), one concerning justice (No. 441-02565); |
— by Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02566); |
— by Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 441-02567); |
— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-02568); |
— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning the correctional system (No. 441-02569). |
Business of Supply |
The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply. |
Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), moved, — That an order of the House do issue to the government for a copy of the government's economic analysis on the impact of the federal fuel charge and the output-based pricing system referenced in the response to the Parliamentary Budget Officer's information request IR0776, provided that it shall be laid upon the table, in both official languages and without redaction, no later than Monday, June 17, 2024. |
Debate arose thereon. |
Tabling of Documents |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) laid before the House, — Document entitled "Insights into the impact of extreme weather trends in Canada on homeowners insurance profitability and consumers". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-441-47. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) laid before the House, — Document entitled "Damage Control: Reducing the Costs of Climate Impacts In Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-441-48. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) laid before the House, — Document entitled "Canada's 2030 Nature Strategy: Halting and Reversing Biodiversity Loss in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8525-441-49. |
Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), in relation to the business of supply. |
The debate continued. |
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 |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to order made Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs), seconded by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Public Services and Procurement), — That Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 814 -- Vote no 814) | |
YEAS: 319, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Doherty Kusie Redekopp Total: -- 319 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Gallant Total: -- 2 |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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, June 14, 2024, be 12:00 a.m. and this request was deemed adopted. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That the motion standing on the Order Paper in the name of the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons related to the appointment of Christine Ivory as Parliamentary Librarian, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(2), be deemed adopted. |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid upon the table, — House of Commons: Report to Canadians for the year 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8563-441-270. |
Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), in relation to the business of supply. |
The debate continued. |
Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), seconded by Mr. Barlow (Foothills), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “provided that it” with the following: “together with any bilingual memoranda or other briefing materials prepared in relation to this analysis, provided that these documents”. |
Debate arose thereon. |
At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the recorded division was deferred until the conclusion of the consideration of motions relating to the estimates. |
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Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, less the amounts voted in the interim supply, be concurred in. |
Debate arose thereon. |
At 10:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Morantz (Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley), — That an order of the House do issue to the government for a copy of the government's economic analysis on the impact of the federal fuel charge and the output-based pricing system referenced in the response to the Parliamentary Budget Officer's information request IR0776, provided that it shall be laid upon the table, in both official languages and without redaction, no later than Monday, June 17, 2024; |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), seconded by Mr. Barlow (Foothills), — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “provided that it” with the following: “together with any bilingual memoranda or other briefing materials prepared in relation to this analysis, provided that these documents”. |
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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(Division No. 815 -- Vote no 815) | |
YEAS: 139, NAYS: 179 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dowdall Lake Rempel Garner Total: -- 139 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Dong Lalonde Robillard Total: -- 179 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Gallant Plamondon Wilkinson Total: -- 4 |
Pursuant to Standing Order 81(18), the question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 816 -- Vote no 816) | |
YEAS: 167, NAYS: 151 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Desilets Lantsman Roberts Total: -- 167 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Dzerowicz Lambropoulos Robillard Total: -- 151 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Gallant Plamondon Wilkinson Total: -- 4 |
Business of Supply |
The House proceeded to the putting of the question on the motion of Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), — That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, less the amounts voted in the interim supply, be concurred in. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 817 -- Vote no 817) | |
YEAS: 202, NAYS: 115 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dhillon Koutrakis Powlowski Total: -- 202 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster) Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Schmale Total: -- 115 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Gallant Plamondon Wilkinson Total: -- 4 |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), Bill C-74, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 818 -- Vote no 818) | |
YEAS: 202, NAYS: 106 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dhillon Khera Petitpas Taylor Total: -- 202 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Epp Leslie Ruff Total: -- 106 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Gallant Plamondon Wilkinson Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-74, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The committee considered the bill and reported it without amendment. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the bill 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. 819 -- Vote no 819) | |
YEAS: 201, NAYS: 113 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra Dhaliwal Khera Perron Total: -- 201 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Epp Leslie Ruff Total: -- 113 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Gallant Plamondon Wilkinson Total: -- 4 |
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Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage. |
Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 820 -- Vote no 820) | |
YEAS: 201, NAYS: 113 (See list under Division No. 819) |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
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Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, be concurred in. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 821 -- Vote no 821) | |
YEAS: 201, NAYS: 113 (See list under Division No. 819) |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), Bill C-75, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was read the first time and ordered to be printed. |
Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 822 -- Vote no 822) | |
YEAS: 201, NAYS: 113 (See list under Division No. 819) |
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Accordingly, Bill C-75, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole. |
The committee considered the bill and reported it without amendment. |
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the bill 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. 823 -- Vote no 823) | |
YEAS: 201, NAYS: 113 (See list under Division No. 819) |
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Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage. |
Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass. |
The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 824 -- Vote no 824) | |
YEAS: 201, NAYS: 113 (See list under Division No. 819) |
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Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed. |
Messages from the Senate |
A message was received from the Senate as follows: |
— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint it that the Senate has passed Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice, without amendment.
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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 Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Five-Year Review and Report to Parliament of the Canada School of Public Service for the years 2016 to 2023, pursuant to the Canada School of Public Service Act, S.C. 1991, c. 16, sbs. 19(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-321-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Amendments to the Management Plan for Fundy National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-566-28. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development) |
Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), one concerning Indigenous affairs (No. 441-02570). |
Adjournment Proceedings |
At 11:47 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
Midnight |
After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
Accordingly, at 12:08 a.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |