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The latest House transcript is from Thursday, October 8th, when the word of the day was seniors. The House is sitting today; transcript 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.

Criminal Code First reading of Bill C-292. The bill strengthens Criminal Code protections for human trafficking survivors by holding traffickers accountable, protecting vulnerable witnesses, addressing justice system gaps and improving survivors’ ability to be heard. 100 words.

Petitions

Robert Bateman National Gallery exhibition

Weather and climate services funding

Northern B.C. pipeline and tanker route

Firearms confiscation program

Opposition Motion—Affordability Crisis Members debate a Conservative motion asking the House to recognize that the Liberals have governed for 11 years and Canada faces an affordability crisis. Conservatives cite rising costs for housing, food and fuel and call for spending restraint, tax relief and fewer barriers to development. Liberals acknowledge cost pressures but defend measures such as tax cuts, food and child-care programs, and housing investments, arguing the motion offers no solutions. Bloc and NDP members highlight seniors’ poverty, homelessness and workers’ wages. 47400 words, 5 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Alleged Premature Disclosure of Bill C-40 Members debate whether media reports disclosing details of Bill C-40 before MPs reviewed it breach parliamentary privilege, with the NDP supporting the opposition’s request for a Speaker’s ruling. 400 words.

Statements by Members

Ron Schlegel’s community legacy

Rising costs threaten Red Deer jobs

Norwood Fall Fair celebration

Opposition to Keele-Wilson shelter

Latin American and Hispanic Day

Porter adds London routes

Quebec City named most active community

Remembering Ken Krawetz

Anne-Claire Poirier’s cinematic legacy

Celebrating Latin American Heritage

Alberta separation referendum

Honouring fallen firefighters

Alberta unity and Treaty 6

New Orléans francophone cultural centre

A stronger Alberta in Canada

Latin American and Hispanic contributions

Ron Schlegel’s community legacy

Question Period

The Conservatives focus on the cost-of-living crisis, citing rising Thanksgiving food costs, food bank demand, and housing unaffordability. They allege conflicts of interest in a heat-pump rebate, criticize defence procurement, and question the government’s handling of foreign interference and a suspected spy. They also oppose the crab quota for France and call for tougher action against fentanyl trafficking.

The Liberals highlight affordability measures, including home heat-pump rebates and benefits for families, while defending housing construction and infrastructure investments. They promote renewable energy and high-speed rail, defend defence procurement and military spending, and point to red-tape reductions for farmers. They also discuss foreign-influence transparency, ocean protection and health-care collaboration.

The Bloc condemn Bill C-39 as a sweeping rollback of environmental protections, Indigenous consultation, labour rights and other safeguards, warning it could fast-track pipelines for oil companies. They also highlight rising greenhouse gas emissions and urge Liberal MPs to oppose the bill.

The NDP urge restored health transfers and sustained primary-care funding to improve access and ease hospital pressure.

The Greens demand fulfilment of the 2029 shutdown promise for open-net salmon farms, citing First Nations and wild salmon advocates.

Business of the House Members exchange Thanksgiving wishes and discuss affordability, with Conservatives criticizing taxes and energy legislation while Liberals cite benefit payments and fuel-tax relief; the House also sets upcoming business and approves an extended sitting to consider Bill C-38. 700 words.

Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act Report stage of Bill C-219. The bill modernizes Canada’s sanctions laws and human-rights framework, adding grounds to address transnational repression and other threats, requiring annual reporting on human-rights efforts, and setting timelines for the forfeiture of seized assets. Following committee amendments and cross-party support, it passes third reading. 7100 words, 1 hour.

Adjournment Debates

Grocery affordability Warren Steinley says rising grocery prices are driving people to discuss “microlooting” and asks Ryan Turnbull whether grocery prices have fallen. Turnbull acknowledges grocery costs are a challenge but cites tax cuts, benefits, school meals and child-care savings that help household budgets. Steinley argues many families cannot access subsidized child care and some face extra fees; Turnbull says provinces must deliver on agreements to expand spaces.

Fiscal targets and parental leave Grant Jackson challenges Ryan Turnbull over the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s projection that the operating budget will not balance by 2028-29; Turnbull says the government is on track to balance it a year early. Garnett Genuis proposes more flexible parental leave, but Turnbull answers the question on notice about jobs and fiscal policy instead.

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Recently debated bills

C-219 Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights

C-39 Building Canada Strong

S-210 Ukrainian Heritage Month

C-218 Amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)

C-231 Amend the Youth Criminal Justice

C-255 Amend the Criminal Code (mischief — religious property)

Recent votes

#178 Passed C-39 2nd reading of Bill C-39, An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy

#177 Failed C-218 2nd reading of Bill C-218, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)

#176 Failed Opposition Motion (Diesel prices)

#175 Passed Fifth report of the Standing Committee on Health

#174 Passed C-266 2nd reading of Bill C-266, An Act to establish a national framework respecting skilled trades and labour mobility

#173 Passed C-30 3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026