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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 355

Monday, October 21, 2024

11:00 a.m.



Prayer
Tabling of Documents

The Speaker laid before the House, — Copy of a letter from the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel in response to the motion adopted by the House on Monday, June 10, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-441-46.

Question of Privilege

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), — That the government's failure of fully providing documents, as ordered by the House on June 10, 2024, be hereby referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs;

And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), — That the motion be amended by adding the following:

“provided that it be an instruction to the committee:
(a) that the following witnesses be ordered to appear before the committee, separately, for two hours each:
(i) the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,
(ii) the Clerk of the Privy Council,
(iii) the Auditor General of Canada,
(iv) the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
(v) the Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada,
(vi) the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel of the House of Commons,
(vii) the Acting President of Sustainable Development Technology Canada,
(viii) a panel consisting of the Board of Sustainable Development Technology Canada; and
(b) that it report back to the House no later than Friday, November 22, 2024.”;

And of the subamendment of Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), — That the amendment be amended by adding, after subparagraph (a)(ii), the following:

"(iii) the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, who respected the order of the House and deposited unredacted documents,
(iv) Paul MacKinnon, the former Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Governance),".

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.

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, — Certificate of Nomination and biographical notes of Nancy Bélanger, the nominee for the position of Commissioner of Lobbying, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-25-08. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)


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, — Certificate of Nomination and biographical notes of Caroline Maynard, the nominee for the position of Information Commissioner, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1 (1). — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-25-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)


Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 70th report of the committee, which was as follows:

The committee recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, the following changes to the lists of members of the following standing committees:

Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Rachel Blaney for Taylor Bachrach

Standing Committee on International Trade

Blake Desjarlais for Richard Cannings

Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Richard Cannings for Blake Desjarlais

The committee further recommends, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, that the names of the following members be added to the lists of associate members of the following standing committees:

Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates

Taylor Bachrach

Standing Committee on International Trade

Richard Cannings

Standing Committee on Public Accounts

Blake Desjarlais


Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), Bill C-415, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (flight attendants), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.


Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the 70th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented earlier today, be concurred in.


By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order, or usual practice of the House, at the conclusion of Oral Questions on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the House observe a moment of silence for the 10th anniversary of the attack on Parliament Hill, and that afterwards, a member of each recognized party, a member of the Green Party and the Speaker be permitted to make a statement to pay tribute for not more than five minutes each.


Presenting Petitions

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

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning fisheries (No. 441-02709);

— by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02710);

— by Mr. Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman), one concerning culture and heritage (No. 441-02711);

— by Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02712) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02713);

— by Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02714);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-02715);

— by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), one concerning health (No. 441-02716).

Applications for Emergency Debate

Pursuant to Standing Order 52, Mr. Chahal (Calgary Skyview) asked leave to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the RCMP allegations concerning foreign interference from India.

The Speaker decided that the matter was proper to be discussed and, pursuant to Standing Order 52(9), directed that it be considered later today, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment.

Question of Privilege

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable);

And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets);

And of the subamendment of Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle).

The debate continued.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order, or usual practice of the House, during the debate pursuant to Standing Order 52 later this day, no quorum calls, dilatory motions, or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.

Question of Privilege

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable);

And of the amendment of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets);

And of the subamendment of Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), seconded by Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle).

The debate continued.

Emergency Debate

At 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the RCMP allegations concerning foreign interference from India.

Mr. Chahal (Calgary Skyview), seconded by Mr. Sajjan (Vancouver South), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.

Debate arose thereon.

At midnight, the Speaker declared the motion 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 — Minutes of Proceedings of the Board of Internal Economy of the House of Commons for June 13, 2024, pursuant to Standing Order 148(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-53.

— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Economic and Fiscal Outlook – October 2024", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-130. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 3 Respecting the Summerside Compulsory Pilotage Area, pursuant to the Pilotage Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-14, sbs. 52.2(8). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1289-09. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Interim Order No. 4 Respecting the Placentia Bay Compulsory Pilotage Area, pursuant to the Pilotage Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-14, sbs. 52.2(8). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1289-10. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-28 of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-842-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-28 of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-843-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-28 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-844-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Anand (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-28 of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-845-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Science and Research, "Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge and Science in Canadian Research and Policy Development" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-474), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-474.

— by Mr. Fraser (Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2024-25 to 2028-29 of The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-441-871-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2024-1027 dated September 20, 2024, concerning the China Surtax Order (2024), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-141-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1311-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2024-1104), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-76. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 20th report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, "The Duty-Free Industry in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-475), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-475.

Adjournment

At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).