The Liberals defend the integrity of Canada's elections and their vigilance against foreign interference. They champion the price on pollution as a means to fight climate change and support families, while detailing investments in affordability measures like dental and rental supports. The party also highlights efforts in gun control and justice system reform.

The Bloc demand answers on Chinese interference in the 2019 election, advocating for public funding of political parties as a solution. They question the Prime Minister's absence from COP27 and call for an independent commission into toxic culture in Canadian sports.

The NDP blames corporate greed for inflation, hurting families, and calls for an end to oil subsidies. They demand improved worker protection in bankruptcies and accelerated action on justice for Indigenous women.

Division of Bill C-27 for the Purpose of Voting Kevin Lamoureux argues that all three parts of Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, are interconnected by the theme of privacy rights and regulating AI, and should be voted on as one item. 500 words.

Criminal Code Second reading of Bill S-4. The bill amends the Criminal Code and Identification of Criminals Act to modernize the criminal justice system. It enhances rules for remote appearances for accused, offenders, and prospective jurors, and expands the telewarrant process. The legislation also permits later fingerprinting and improves case management, aiming to address court backlogs and increase efficiency. While broadly supported, concerns include access to technology in remote communities and evaluating credibility in virtual proceedings. 15900 words, 2 hours.

Telecommunications Act Second reading of Bill C-288. The bill seeks to amend the Telecommunications Act, requiring Internet service providers to provide consumers with transparent and accurate information on typical download and upload speeds, including during peak periods. This aims to improve consumer protection, foster competition, and address connectivity issues across Canada by ensuring advertised speeds match actual service quality. 7600 words, 1 hour.

Adjournment Debates

Indigenous housing strategy Jenny Kwan criticizes the Liberal government's insufficient investment in Indigenous housing, citing the MMIWG report and UNDRIP. Soraya Martinez Ferrada defends the government's commitment, highlighting investments and initiatives. Kwan insists on more action to meet the housing needs in the next budget. Martinez Ferrada says Indigenous communities will continue to be a priority.

RCMP political interference Alistair MacGregor raises concerns about political interference with the RCMP, referencing his bill, C-303, to clarify the minister's role and protect the RCMP's independence. Pam Damoff stresses the importance of police independence and accountability, and expresses a commitment to reviewing MacGregor's bill while highlighting Bill C-20.

Passports for sex offenders Arnold Viersen accuses the government of failing to protect children by granting passports to convicted sex offenders. Marie-France Lalonde responds that every application is scrutinized and the passport program works with law enforcement to restrict passports for those who pose a risk. Viersen says his question wasn't answered.

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7:25 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes

The hon. member for Peace River—Westlock.

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Conservative

Arnold Viersen Conservative Peace River—Westlock, AB

Madam Speaker, I still do not have an answer to my question. The question was this: How many passports has the Liberal government given to convicted child sex offenders?

I noted off the top that there are 72,000 Canadians on the sex offender list, of whom 42,000 are child sex offenders. We know through Order Paper questions that the government has refused a passport to only about a handful, fewer than 20, of the cases. The question is, how many has it granted? That is the question I am trying to get at.

I know about the review body. I know about all these things. My question is this: Why are child sex offenders getting passports? I hear from civil society groups that monitor these things that they know what particular individuals are doing and where they are going. They are asking why those individuals are getting a passport.

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Liberal

Marie-France Lalonde Liberal Orléans, ON

Madam Speaker, this is an attitude of all hands on deck to make sure that individuals who do not deserve a passport do not get one.

Canada's passport program is working hand in hand with partners such as Correctional Services Canada, the RCMP, police services and partnering agencies to make sure that sex offenders do not get a passport. We are doing so while making sure that all other Canadians who do deserve a passport will get one in due time.

We may have implemented many well-thought-out, reality-based solutions to speed up the process to get a passport this year, but one thing we did not do is compromise the integrity of the passport rights. At all costs, we must protect our children, and that is exactly what we are going to continue to do.

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7:30 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes

The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 7:31 p.m.)