Debates of Oct. 25th, 2023

Climate Change

[Niki Ashton, NDP, Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, MB]

Mr. Speaker, as the Liberals fail on climate, first nations are leading the way. Today's transformative AFN report says first nations have begun taking matters into their own hands, unable to rely on other governments for robust climate action. What a sad state of affairs in a country as wealthy as Canada. The government insists on paying billions to big oil instead of investing in first nations, such as those here in Manitoba, on the front lines of the climate crisis.

When will the government stop with the billions to big oil, show leadership and invest in the priorities of indigenous communities facing the climate crisis now?

[Justin Trudeau, Liberal, Prime Minister]

Mr. Speaker, indigenous communities and indigenous leadership have been indispensable over the past years in our fight against climate change. They have been partners, they have been investors, they have been creators of the moral frame in which we will continue to advance in creating a stronger economy as responsible stewards of this planet.

We will continue to work with them and continue to move forward in groundbreaking ways, like, for example, the four indigenous partnerships on protected lands that we announced at COP in Montreal, where we demonstrated the kind of leadership that indigenous people can take in protecting our planet, protecting biodiversity and building a better future. They are essential partners and we are lucky to be working with them.

Foreign Affairs

[Mike Morrice, Green, Kitchener Centre, ON]

Mr. Speaker, the Gaza Strip is currently being pounded by unprecedented air strikes: 400 yesterday alone. Nearly two-thirds of Gaza's hospitals are not functioning, with the remaining running out of power while needed fuel is blocked. In just two and a half weeks, almost 8,000 Israeli and Palestinian civilians have been killed, including more than 2,700 Palestinian kids. How many more children need to die before the government calls for a ceasefire?

[Justin Trudeau, Liberal, Prime Minister]

Mr. Speaker, we unequivocally condemn Hamas's terrorist attack against Israel and we support Israel's right to defend itself in accordance with international law. Of course, we are deeply concerned with the situation in Gaza. As I said, there are ongoing diplomatic conversations about consideration of humanitarian pauses, which is something that Canada supports. Desperately needed humanitarian aid must reach vulnerable Palestinian civilians at risk in Gaza. Canada is closely engaged with partners to build a humanitarian corridor. Hamas must release hostages, and we have to get foreign nationals, particularly Canadians, safely out of Gaza.

[Garnett Genuis, Conservative, Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. In light of the persuasive arguments raised by the leader of Canada's Conservatives, I hope you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: that, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-350, the combatting torture and terrorism act, be deemed read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.

[An hon. member]

Nay.

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan is rising on another point of order.

[Garnett Genuis, Conservative, Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB]

Mr. Speaker, is it possible to identify the Liberal members who said nay in response to—

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

The hon. member is an experienced member of the House. He knows that is not a point of order.

The House resumed from October 18 consideration of the motion that Bill C-252, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children), be read the third time and passed.

Child Health Protection Act

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

It being 3:28 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C-252, under Private Members' Business.

Call in the members.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

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[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)

The House resumed from October 19 consideration of the motion that Bill C‑280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust — perishable fruits and vegetables), be read the third time and passed.

Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C‑280, under Private Members' Business.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

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[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)

The House resumed from October 20 consideration of the motion that Bill C‑284, An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care, be read the third time and passed.

National Strategy for Eye Care Act

[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C‑284, under Private Members' Business.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

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[The Speaker, Liberal, Greg Fergus]

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)

The House resumed from October 23 consideration of the motion and of the amendment.

Amendments to the Standing Orders

[The Deputy Speaker, Conservative, Chris d'Entremont]

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of the member for Windsor West to Motion No. 79, under Private Members' Business.

(The House divided on the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)

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