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The latest House transcript is from Wednesday, October 28th, when the word of the day was online. The House is sitting today; transcripts are usually available the next morning. These are the topics that were discussed.

This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.

Statements by Members

Welcoming British Columbia MLAs

Luc Brodeur-Jourdain's sports induction

Iranian prisoners facing execution

Oxi Day and Greek resistance

Alessia Commisso's community service

Edmonton addiction stabilization program

Greek courage during World War II

Canadian job losses and affordability

Pointe-des-Cascades historical society

Remembering Maryam Muritala

Interest rates and Liberal borrowing

Miminegash fishing harbour reconstruction

Interest rate hikes and seniors

Canada's tourism industry

Repealing the west coast tanker ban

Beyond Borders student leadership

Question Period

The Conservatives focus on the costs of Liberal deficits and spending, arguing they fuel inflation and higher interest rates that burden families. They criticize the fuel standard tax, citing its impact on food and fuel costs, and challenge the government’s debt and accounting. They also press for action to protect Hamilton steelworkers, lift the tanker ban, and restore Banff’s search-and-rescue K9 program.

The Liberals tout strong growth and fiscal indicators while emphasizing affordability benefits, tax cuts and support for families. They highlight aid for steelworkers facing U.S. tariffs, promote energy and pipeline projects, and defend Bill C-39’s approach to collective bargaining. They also stress closer ties with the European Union.

The Bloc criticize the Prime Minister for excluding Quebec’s premier from the Canada–EU summit, arguing Quebec should have a voice on matters within its jurisdiction and in its international relations. They contrast this with the government’s honours for the UAE and engagement with Turkey, despite human rights concerns.

The NDP urge Liberals to repeal section 107 and protect workers’ right to strike, opposing Bill C-39’s limits on labour rights.

Bill C-41—Proposal to Apply Standing Order 69.1 Conservative MP Andrew Lawton asks the Speaker to divide Bill C-41 into separate votes on MAID eligibility for people with mental illness and advance requests for people who later lose capacity. 1400 words, 10 minutes.

Petitions

Korean Peninsula peace agreement

Prohibiting deep-sea mining

Reforms for intimate partner violence cases

DCOI wood preservative approval

Safe Social Media Act Second reading of Bill C-34. The bill would establish online safety duties for social media and chatbot services, require safeguards for children under 16, speed removal of specified harmful content, and create a commission to oversee compliance and penalties. Liberal speakers say it supports families and addresses risks such as exploitation, bullying and harmful algorithms; Conservatives and the Green Party support examining protections but raise concerns about privacy, enforcement, exemptions and decisions deferred to future regulations. 61200 words, 7 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act Second reading of Bill S-209. The bill requires commercial pornography websites to use age-verification or age-estimation measures to restrict minors’ access, with safeguards for personal privacy and penalties for non-compliance. Members broadly support its goal of protecting children, while the government also points to related online-safety legislation. The House passes the bill at second reading and refers it to committee. 6600 words, 45 minutes.

Adjournment Debates

Grocery affordability Tamara Kronis says rising food prices and food bank use demand lasting relief, and presses Ryan Turnbull for measurable targets and public reporting on whether the $1-billion food-link fund lowers costs, especially on Vancouver Island. Turnbull points to federal food-security investments, local infrastructure and shorter supply chains, arguing these build resilience and address food insecurity over time.

Parks Canada cuts William Stevenson warns that Parks Canada workforce reductions and the planned end of Banff’s search-and-rescue dog program threaten public safety and essential park services. Ryan Turnbull defends the cuts as part of a broad spending review, citing fiscal savings and tax reductions. Stevenson asks the government to reinstate the rescue dog program, but Turnbull offers no commitment.

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Recently debated bills

C-222 Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)

C-264 Repeal certain restrictions on shipping

C-34 Safe Social Media

S-209 Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography

C-241 National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting

C-247 Amend the Canada Labour Code

Recent votes

#187 Passed C-222 3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child)

#186 Failed C-264 2nd reading of Bill C-264, An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping

#185 Passed C-241 3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-241, An Act to establish a national strategy respecting flood and drought forecasting

#184 Failed C-247 2nd reading of Bill C-247, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code

#183 Passed 10th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

#182 Failed Opposition Motion (Appearance of the Prime Minister before the Standing Committee on Finance)