House of Commons Hansard #234 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was app.
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Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying Members agree to re-appoint the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying, establishing its composition, powers, and a January 31, 2024, reporting deadline to Parliament. 600 words.
Feeds Act First reading of Bill C-359. The bill amends the Feeds, Seeds, and Pest Control Products Acts to allow provisional registration for certain agricultural products based on approval in trusted jurisdictions, aiming to speed up access for farmers. 300 words.
International Trade Members debate a report on border modernization, focusing on the ArriveCAN app. Conservatives raise concerns about the app's $54 million cost, alleged fraudulent contract practices, the RCMP investigation, and the government's failure to inform the Auditor General. Liberals argue the motion is a tactic to obstruct debate, while Bloc members question the use of consultants. 10000 words, 1 hour.
Child Health Protection Act Third reading of Bill C-252. The bill aims to prohibit marketing of certain foods and beverages directed at children. Supporters argue it protects children's health, citing Quebec's existing ban, while Conservatives raise concerns about effectiveness and potential unintended consequences. The sponsor stresses action is needed now due to failed industry self-regulation. 5500 words, 40 minutes.
Warren Steinley Conservative Regina—Lewvan, SK
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.
If you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move that the House concur in the following: “The Speaker, to use the old hockey analogy, is nothing more than a referee. If there is one thing I know, it is that nobody pays good money to go see the referee. They go to see the stars: you, the players on the ice.”
This was said by you, Mr. Speaker, upon taking the chair—
The House resumed from October 17 consideration of the motion.
Opposition Motion—Fiscal PlanBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
It being 3:44 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of the member for Carleton relating to the business of supply.
Call in the members.
And the bells having rung:
Opposition Motion—Fiscal PlanBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Opposition Motion—Fiscal PlanBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Fiscal PlanBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I declare the motion lost.
I would like to draw the attention of the House today to the fact that this was the first vote call by our table officer Jubilee Jackson. We congratulate Jubilee on a job well done.
The House resumed from October 4 consideration of the motion that Bill C-319, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-319 Old Age Security ActPrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-319 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-319 Old Age Security ActPrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare the motion carried.
Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
The House resumed from October 5 consideration of the motion that Bill C-314, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-314 Criminal CodePrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-314 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-314 Criminal CodePrivate Members' Business
The House resumed from October 6 consideration of the motion that Bill C‑244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), be read the third time and passed.
Bill C-244 Copyright ActPrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third 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.
(Bill read the third time and passed)
The House resumed from October 16 consideration of the motion that Bill C‑325, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (conditions of release and conditional sentences), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-325 Criminal CodePrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑325, under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-325 Criminal CodePrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare the motion defeated.
It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, Health; the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, The Environment.