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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 383 Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
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The Speaker laid before the House, — Audit Report of the Privacy Commissioner concerning the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, S.C. 2000, c. 17, s. 72. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1027-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Ms. Vandenbeld (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development) laid before the House, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions: |
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— Nos. 441-02717, 441-02718 and 441-02723 concerning justice; |
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— No. 441-02720 concerning employment and labour; |
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— No. 441-02721 concerning health. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Noormohamed (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage) laid before the House, — Copy of the Audiovisual Co-production Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Government of the Republic of South Africa, and Explanatory Memorandum, done at Cape Town on September 3, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-441-60. |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Ms. Bradford (Kitchener South—Hespeler), from the Standing Committee on Science and Research, presented the 12th report of the committee, "Distribution of Federal Government Funding Among Canada's Post-Secondary Institutions". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-521. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 78, 80 to 85, 101, 104 and 107) was tabled. |
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Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), from the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, presented the 16th report of the committee, "Oversight of Social Media Platforms: Ensuring Privacy and Safety Online". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-522. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 85, 87, 92, 94, 95, 97, 106 and 137) was tabled. |
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Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the 21st report of the committee, "Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-523. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 157) was tabled. |
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Mr. McCauley (Edmonton West), from the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, presented the 22nd report of the committee, "Canada's Postal Service: A Lifeline for Rural and Remote Communities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-524. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 115, 117, 125, 138, 147 and 155) was tabled. |
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Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the 29th report of the committee (recommendation, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, that Bill C-353, An Act to provide for the imposition of restrictive measures against foreign hostage takers and those who practice arbitrary detention in state-to-state relations and to make related amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, not be further proceeded with). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-525. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 129 to 131) was tabled. |
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Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 18th report of the committee, "Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25: Votes 1b, 5b and 10b under Department of Fisheries and Oceans". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-526. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 133) was tabled. |
Motions |
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Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), seconded by Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), moved, — That the 20th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Friday, June 16, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 82) |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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Mr. Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mrs. Kramp-Neuman (Hastings—Lennox and Addington), moved, — That the House do now proceed to the orders of the day. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 910 -- Vote no 910) | |
| YEAS: 146, NAYS: 171 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Dowdall Lewis (Essex) Schmale Total: -- 146 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Alghabra Desjarlais Khalid Qualtrough Total: -- 171 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), seconded by Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), — That the 20th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Friday, June 16, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 82) |
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The debate continued. |
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Ms. Collins (Victoria), seconded by Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), moved, — That this question be now put. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Ms. O'Connell (Pickering—Uxbridge), one concerning parliament and politics (No. 441-02924); |
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— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 441-02925); |
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— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning culture and heritage (No. 441-02926) and one concerning the environment (No. 441-02927); |
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— by Ms. Thompson (St. John's East), one concerning parliament and politics (No. 441-02928); |
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— by Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), one concerning agriculture (No. 441-02929); |
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— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning parliament and politics (No. 441-02930). |
| Business of Supply |
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The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply. |
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Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), moved, — That, |
(i) whereas the Leader of the New Democratic Party said he "ripped up" his supply and confidence agreement with the Liberal government,
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(ii) whereas the NDP Leader said, "the Liberals are too weak, too selfish and too beholden to corporate interests to fight for people",
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(iii) whereas the NDP Leader said, "the Liberal government will always cave to corporate greed, and always step in to make sure the unions have no power", in response to the Liberal Labour Minister's referrals to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board that ordered the workers of Teamsters Canada Rail Conference and the ILWU 514 to resume their duties, violating their right to strike",
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therefore, the House agrees with the NDP Leader, and the House proclaims it has lost confidence in the Prime Minister and the government. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Concurrence in Committee Reports |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), seconded by Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), — That the 20th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented on Friday, June 16, 2023, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 82) |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. Collins (Victoria), seconded by Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), — That this question be now put. |
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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. 911 -- Vote no 911) | |
| YEAS: 209, NAYS: 115 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra DeBellefeuille Kayabaga Petitpas Taylor Total: -- 209 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Epp Lewis (Essex) Schmale Total: -- 115 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 61(2), the question was put on the original motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 912 -- Vote no 912) | |
| YEAS: 208, NAYS: 114 |
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YEAS -- POUR Alghabra DeBellefeuille Khera Qualtrough Total: -- 208 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Epp Lewis (Essex) Schmale Total: -- 114 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Nil--Aucun |
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| Business of Supply |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Muys (Flamborough—Glanbrook), in relation to the business of supply. |
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The debate continued. |
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At 5:38 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, December 9, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Question of Privilege |
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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; |
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And of the amendment, as amended, 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:
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(a) that the following witnesses be ordered to appear before the committee, separately, for two hours each:
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(i) the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,
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(ii) the Clerk of the Privy Council,
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(iii) the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, who respected the order of the House and deposited unredacted documents,
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(iv) Paul MacKinnon, the former Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Governance),
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(v) the Auditor General of Canada,
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(vi) the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,
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(vii) the Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada,
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(viii) the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel of the House of Commons,
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(ix) the Acting President of Sustainable Development Technology Canada,
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(x) a panel consisting of the Board of Sustainable Development Technology Canada; and
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(b) that it report back to the House no later than the 30th sitting day following the adoption of this order.";
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And of the subamendment of Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), seconded by Mr. Falk (Provencher), — That the amendment be amended by adding the following: |
“, except that the order for the committee to report back to the House within 30 sitting days shall be discharged if the Speaker has sooner laid upon the table a notice from the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel confirming that all government institutions have fully complied with the order adopted on June 10, 2024, by depositing all of their responsive records in an unredacted form”.
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The debate continued. |
| Messages from the Senate |
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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-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, with the following amendment:
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1. New clause 19, page 90: Add the following after line 26:
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“PART 3
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2024, c. 16
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Amendment to the Countering Foreign Interference Act
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19 Subsections 110(3) to (9) of the Countering Foreign Interference Act are replaced by the following:
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(3) If section 11 of the other Act comes into force before section 84 of this Act, then, on the day on which that section 84 comes into force, item 5 of the schedule to the Canada Evidence Act is repealed.
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(4) If section 84 of this Act comes into force before section 11 of the other Act, then that section 11 is deemed never to have come into force and is repealed.
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(5) If section 11 of the other Act comes into force on the same day as section 84 of this Act, then that section 11 is deemed never to have come into force and is repealed.
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(6) On the first day on which section 145 of the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act, as enacted by section 12 of the other Act, and section 84 of this Act are in force, paragraphs 145(1)(a) to (e) of the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act are repealed.
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(7) If section 13 of the other Act comes into force before section 84 of this Act, then, on the day on which that section 84 comes into force, item 6 of the schedule to the Canada Evidence Act is repealed.
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(8) If section 84 of this Act comes into force before section 13 of the other Act, then that section 13 is repealed.
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(9) If section 13 of the other Act comes into force on the same day as section 84 of this Act, then that section 13 is deemed never to have come into force and is repealed.”.
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| Question of Privilege |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable); |
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And of the amendment, as amended, of Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), seconded by Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets); |
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And of the subamendment of Mr. Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge), seconded by Mr. Falk (Provencher). |
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The debate continued. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), a paper deposited with the Clerk of the House was laid before the House as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Canada’s surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-136. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade) |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:53 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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Accordingly, at 7:16 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |