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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 359

Friday, October 25, 2024

10:00 a.m.



Prayer
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

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 justice (No. 441-02751);

— by Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02752);

— by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), one concerning health (No. 441-02753);

— by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning fisheries (No. 441-02754);

— by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02755).

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.

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. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Orders in Council approving certain appointments made by the Governor General in Council, pursuant to Standing Order 110(1), as follows:

— P.C. 2024-1045 and P.C. 2024-1046. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-3-26. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— P.C. 2024-1016, P.C. 2024-1018 and P.C. 2024-1044. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-14-21. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration)

— P.C. 2024-1017, P.C. 2024-1047, P.C. 2024-1048 and P.C. 2024-1049. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-16-27. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— P.C. 2024-1039, P.C. 2024-1040 and P.C. 2024-1041. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-1-22. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— P.C. 2024-1042 and P.C. 2024-1056. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-22-22. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology)

— P.C. 2024-1050. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-13-24. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— P.C. 2024-1019. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-5-13. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

— P.C. 2024-1043. — Sessional Paper No. 8540-441-24-25. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(6), referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Secretariat of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1314-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Amendments to the Management Plan for the Tuktut Nogait National Park of Canada, pursuant to the Canada National Parks Act, S.C. 2000, c. 32, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-566-31. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1333-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Leaders' Debates Commission, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1372-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Ms. Martinez Ferrada (Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1125-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of Invest in Canada Hub, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1324-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Sajjan (President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Public Service Commission, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1325-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Department of Justice, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1136-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1315-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1318-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Courts Administration Service, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1319-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1320-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Law Commission of Canada, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1321-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Office of the Information Commissioner, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1322-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1323-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1375-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2023-24 of the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1394-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

Adjournment

At 2:30 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until Monday at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).