House of Commons Hansard #108 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was inflation.
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Mental Health and Substance Use Gord Johns (NDP) requests an emergency debate on Canada's mental health and substance use crisis, citing an alarming report on pandemic impacts, service barriers, and links to rising costs and healthcare strain. 300 words.
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 Third reading of Bill C-30. The bill, C-30, proposes to double the GST/HST credit for six months for low-income Canadians and introduce a dental benefit for children under 12. While Liberals tout it as targeted relief, Conservatives argue it's a temporary measure that doesn't address the government's role in the affordability crisis. The Bloc supports the immediate relief but calls for long-term solutions. The NDP, who initially proposed the GST credit increase, emphasizes its role in delivering these benefits and blames corporate "greedflation". 16000 words, 2 hours.
Bank of Canada Accountability Act Second reading of Bill C-253. The bill aims to enable the Auditor General to audit the Bank of Canada's operations, including monetary policy. Proponents, such as Conservatives, argue for increased accountability, asserting the bank failed to control inflation. Opponents, including the Bloc, NDP, and Liberals, contend the Bank must remain totally independent, citing existing oversight. They also argue the Auditor General's role is not to assess monetary policy, and the bill is not useful. 7300 words, 1 hour.
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2 Second reading of Bill C-31. The bill proposes cost of living relief measures, including a temporary dental care benefit for children under 12 from low-income families and a one-time $500 housing benefit for low-income renters. Conservatives oppose it, arguing it is a political move that exacerbates inflation through increased government spending and fails to address the root causes of the affordability crisis. New Democrats support the bill as a crucial first step towards universal dental care and immediate assistance for struggling Canadians, criticizing opposition to vital social programs. 17000 words, 2 hours.
Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Pontiac for her important question and her hard work.
Mental health care must be treated as an integral part of our universal health care system. That is why we invested in a national suicide prevention service in crisis centres across the country. We are getting ready to launch the 988 line next year. Our government will keep working with all our partners to improve mental health support services available to Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
Blake Desjarlais NDP Edmonton Griesbach, AB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, indigenous families and communities across Turtle Island grieved and demanded answers for their missing loved ones. Families have been calling for justice and urgent action from the government.
Instead of doing everything they can to ensure that no more lives are lost, the Liberals have been doing only the bare minimum. They have spent only a fraction of the funding they promised for violence-prevention initiatives and have barely implemented the calls for justice from the MMIWG2S report.
The Liberals have been in power now for seven years. When will they finally start delivering the justice indigenous women, girls and two-spirit folks deserve?
Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, our hearts remain with survivors and families of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Addressing this ongoing violence requires living up to our goals as a country and living up to all the calls for justice.
We are taking a whole-of-government approach, supported by an over $2-billion investment in concrete measures to keep people safe and a close to $2-billion investment to support indigenous housing needs.
We understand that there is always more to do. We will continue to work urgently on it alongside indigenous people.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week we learned that Hockey Canada has not one, but two funds for handling cases of sexual assault. These funds are built from young players' registration fees. Despite the fact that every member from every political party is appalled and offended, and despite all the actions that have already been taken, the directors and executives do not seem to be getting the message.
Can the Prime Minister speak for all Canadians and officially, here in the House, call for all the Hockey Canada directors and executives to step down so that a real culture change can begin at this organization?
Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. As Canadians, we are all frustrated and shocked by Hockey Canada's behaviour and by its insensitivity to the real concerns of Canadians, parents and survivors across the country.
That is why Hockey Canada has lost the trust not only of our government, not only of Canadian parents, but also of other affiliated organizations such as Hockey Québec. I know that in the coming days, more organizations will say enough is enough and will stop doing business with Hockey Canada. Maybe then Hockey Canada will realize that it is time to get off the ice.
Sophie Chatel Liberal Pontiac, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.
We have strong, capable women ministers, and the member for South Shore—St. Margarets is saying that we do not have a fisheries minister. I am shocked.
Oral QuestionsPoints of OrderOral Questions
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I am afraid that this is not a point of order. That is more debate, so we are going to let that rest.
The member for Saanich—Gulf Islands is rising on a point of order.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am rising just to suggest that the Standing Orders say we must not speak disrespectfully of each other here as members. I am not questioning your ruling, but in light of Standing Order 16, I think that might have been within the rubric of a point of order.
Oral QuestionsPoints of OrderOral Questions
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I think the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands has a point and it is a good point of order.
I just want to remind everyone that when we are referring to each other, we should do so with respect and dignity so that we can keep decorum in this chamber and have Canadians respect the work we do for them.
The House resumed from October 4 consideration of the motion.
HealthCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Anthony Rota
It being 3:20 p.m., pursuant to order made on Tuesday, October 4, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion to concur in the third report of the Standing Committee on Health.
Call in the members.
Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The House resumed from September 28 consideration of the motion that Bill C-237, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Canada Health Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-237 Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements ActPrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-237 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-237 Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements ActPrivate Members' Business
The House resumed from September 29 consideration of the motion that Bill C-230, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (intimidation of health care professionals), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-230 Protection of Freedom of Conscience ActPrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-230 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-230 Protection of Freedom of Conscience ActPrivate Members' Business
The House resumed from October 3 consideration of the motion that Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-244 Copyright ActPrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred record division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-244 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-244 Copyright ActPrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare the motion carried.
Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)