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The House isn’t sitting right now. MPs are scheduled to be back in the House of Commons on Monday, November 16th.

The latest House transcript is from Friday, November 6th, when the word of the day was debt. 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.

Financial Statement of Minister of Finance Members debate Budget 2026, with Liberals emphasizing investment, affordability supports, housing, electricity and economic growth, while Conservatives criticize rising debt, fiscal transparency and limited cost-of-living relief. The Bloc questions resource processing and provincial health transfers; the NDP and Green Party criticize corporate benefits, inadequate public services and fossil-fuel spending, while the government highlights clean-energy measures and infrastructure investment. Budget’s fiscal approach and climate commitments are central points of contention. 17900 words, 2 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Statements by Members

Forte Workplace Law anniversary

Liberal spending and dependency

March of Dimes 75th anniversary

Telesat contract conflict of interest

Movember and men's mental health

Remembering Afghanistan veterans

Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition anniversary

Budget debt and affordability

Brandon Chamber of Commerce centennial

Men's mental health and support

Chinese Canadian Force 136 recognition

National Philanthropy Day

Budget debt and fiscal accountability

Budget consultations and small business

Unemployment and job losses

Républik Nature infrastructure investment

Question Period

The Conservatives attack the budget’s rising debt and deficits, questioning claimed savings and warning that interest costs threaten public priorities. They highlight job losses and unemployment, affordability pressures, and concerns about spending priorities, including Telesat funding and the proposed Alto rail project.

The Liberals defend Budget 2026’s fiscal record and promote investments to grow the economy, attract business investment, and create jobs. They highlight affordability supports, housing and homelessness initiatives, and investments in health care, Indigenous communities, culture, and environmental protection. They also tout ethics rules and major projects such as high-speed rail.

The Bloc criticize the budget for proposed health transfer cuts and the failure to repay Quebec for asylum-seeker costs, while condemning spending on Canadian patriotic promotion. They also attack the government’s climate record, including continued fossil fuel support and rising thermal coal exports.

The NDP oppose airport privatization and corporate tax breaks, calling for public grocery stores to increase competition and lower food prices.

The Greens object to the disruption of House decorum, criticizing the Prime Minister and finance minister for turning the budget’s presentation into a partisan spectacle.

Petitions

Endometriosis education

Mechanical haulers in scallop fishery

Greenhouse gas emissions targets

Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act Report stage of Bill C-268. The bill requires verification of mobile coverage data and regular updates and reviews of Canada’s spectrum policy framework, aiming to improve transparency and address rural and remote connectivity gaps. Members across parties support it, citing public safety, economic development and the mismatch between coverage maps and service experienced on the ground. 8300 words, 1 hour.

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Recently debated bills

C-268 Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada

S-5 Connected Care for Canadians

C-31 Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

C-41 Medical Assistance in Dying Safeguards

S-246 Wartime Service Recognition

C-269 Amend the Income Tax Act (heat recovery tax credit)

Recent votes

#190 Failed C-269 2nd reading of Bill C-269, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (heat recovery tax credit)

#189 Passed Ninth report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights

#188 Failed Opposition Motion (Federal procurement)

#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