The latest House transcript is from October 21st, when the word of the day was c-12. These are the topics that were discussed.
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Employment Insurance Act First reading of Bill C-249. The bill amends the Employment Insurance Act to ensure eligibility for those returning from maternity leave and increases benefits for family caregivers to 26 weeks, addressing issues mainly affecting women. 200 words.
Flight Attendants’ Remunerations Act First reading of Bill C-250. The bill aims to end unpaid work for flight attendants by requiring airlines to compensate them for all hours worked, including pre-flight, post-flight, and training time, to ensure fairness. 200 words.
Customs Act First reading of Bill C-251. The bill amends the Customs Act and Customs Tariff to combat forced and child labour in imported goods. It shifts the burden of proof to importers to show goods are not produced with forced labour, as in the U.S. 200 words.
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act Second reading of Bill C-12. The bill strengthens Canada's borders and immigration system, aiming to streamline asylum claims, combat organized crime, and regulate fentanyl precursor chemicals. While proponents highlight its role in enhancing security and efficiency, critics argue it is a repackaged version of a previous bill, lacks sufficient resources for border agents, fails to impose tough penalties for serious crimes like fentanyl trafficking, and raises concerns about privacy and the handling of asylum seekers. 48000 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act Second reading of Bill C-228. The bill aims to increase parliamentary oversight and transparency in Canada's treaty-making process. It proposes requiring all treaties to be tabled, a 21-day waiting period before ratification, publication, and House advice and committee review for "major treaties." While Bloc members argue the current process is undemocratic, Liberals maintain existing transparency and accountability are robust. Conservatives express concerns about increased workload and potential delays that could hinder negotiation authority. 7900 words, 1 hour.