I declare the motion carried.
House of Commons Hansard #259 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was quebec.
House of Commons Hansard #259 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was quebec.
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Finance Members debate the proposed RBC-HSBC merger after the Finance Committee recommended against its approval. Opponents, including the NDP, Conservatives, and Bloc Québécois, raise concerns about reduced competition, higher consumer fees, and environmental impact, citing RBC's significant fossil fuel investments. Liberals emphasize the stability of Canada's banking system. 4600 words, 30 minutes.
Committees of the House Members debate Bill C-27 (privacy/AI). Liberals accuse Conservatives of obstruction; Conservatives criticize the bill as outdated and the government's handling of AI, defending procedural tactics. 800 words, 1 hour in 2 segments: 1 2.
Industry and Technology Members debate a motion to split Bill C-27 into separate privacy and AI bills. Conservatives argue the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) part is weak, outdated, and lacks consultation, potentially delaying needed privacy updates. They also link the debate to issues like the housing crisis, banking competition, and data ownership. 3800 words, 1 hour.
Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 First reading of Bill C-59. The bill implements certain provisions of the fall economic statement and budget, with a point of order raised about the timing of its introduction in the House. 100 words.
Criminal Code Bill C-48. The bill amends the Criminal Code to strengthen bail laws, particularly for repeat violent and weapons offenders, by adding reverse onus provisions. It also requires courts to consider community safety and criminal history. Senate amendments require judges to document considerations for Indigenous and vulnerable accused and mandate a five-year review. While broadly supported, Conservatives argue it does not go far enough to fix the system broken by previous reforms. 11300 words, 1 hour.
Ways and Means Motion No. 19 Kevin Lamoureux responds to a point of order challenging the admissibility of Ways and Means Motion No. 19 and two private members' bills, arguing their principles are not substantially similar. 900 words, 10 minutes.
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act Second reading of Bill C-354. The bill amends the CRTC Act to require the commission to consult with the Government of Quebec on the cultural distinctiveness of Quebec and with other provincial governments on their French-speaking markets. Proponents argue this is essential to protect Quebec culture and francophones, while others question its necessity given existing CRTC consultation processes and potential impact on the CRTC's independence. 7500 words, 1 hour.
Public Accounts Members debate the government's climate strategy, arguing the carbon tax is ineffective due to lack of alternatives. Conservatives raise allegations of mismanagement and corruption at Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), proposing an amendment to investigate further, including inviting whistle-blowers and former SDTC leadership to testify. 3100 words, 20 minutes.
Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
Soraya Martinez Ferrada Liberal Hochelaga, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I had some technical difficulties when I was trying to change my vote, and I would like to request unanimous consent to change my vote.
Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
Does the hon. member have unanimous consent to change her vote?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Rouge Park, ON
moved that a ways and means motion to introduce a bill entitled An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, be concurred in.
Motion No. 19Ways and MeansGovernment Orders
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
Motion No. 19Ways and MeansGovernment Orders
Ways and MeansGovernment Orders
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare the motion carried.
The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby is rising on a point of order.
Peter Julian NDP New Westminster—Burnaby, BC
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and, if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion:
That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, the House do now proceed to Statements by Members followed by Oral Questions, and that the usual allotment of time be afforded for each rubric.
Business of the HouseGovernment Orders
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
It is agreed.
The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.
(Motion agreed to)
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Rouge Park, ON
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-59, an act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK
Mr. Speaker, I believe I heard my colleague from the NDP move to seek unanimous consent, which was granted. It was that immediately following the vote, we would go right into Statements by Members and that the time provided would not be affected by the length of time that the vote took.
I think anything that has happened between that motion being adopted and statements starting should be null. We should go right into statements, have the full 15 minutes for statements, and then go on to question period.
That is my understanding of what the motion would have prescribed and what the House just agreed with.
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I thank the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle for raising that issue. It seems that there might have been a delay in terms of how that motion should have been presented.
The original intention of the motion, of course, was to bring forward the ways and means bill. It should have been presented after the Chair had read out that the bill would be read the first time and printed. After moving on, that motion should have come forward.
Nothing has changed in terms of the intention of the motion and in terms of making sure that we are following the procedures of the House.
I thank the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle for his understanding in this matter.
Liberal
Shafqat Ali Liberal Brampton Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, last Wednesday in this chamber, the leader of the official opposition recklessly labelled a car explosion in the U.S. near the Rainbow Bridge as a “terrorist attack”. The Conservative leader's characterization of the event shocked many Canadians, including me. I was terrified and instantly prayed to God hoping that no Muslim was involved in this incident.
Jumping to such baseless and emotive language without verification and spreading misinformation demonstrate a serious lack of judgment, especially at a time when the conflict in the Middle East has led to an increase in Islamophobia and anti-Semitism—
The Speaker Greg Fergus
Colleagues, I invite you all to listen to your whips. One person has the floor at this time for the purpose of making a statement.
I am going to ask the hon. member for Brampton Centre to start his statement from the top.
Liberal
Shafqat Ali Liberal Brampton Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, last Wednesday in this chamber, the leader of the Conservative Party recklessly labelled a car explosion in the U.S. near the Rainbow Bridge as a “terrorist attack”. The Conservative leader's characterization of the event shocked many Canadians, including me. I was terrified and instantly prayed to God hoping that no Muslim was involved in this incident.
Jumping to such baseless and emotive language without verification and spreading misinformation—
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I would ask the hon. member for Prince Albert and the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan to please restrain themselves so the Chair can listen to the statement. I am having trouble listening to the statement.
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I will ask the member for South Shore—St. Margarets to respect the Chair.
The hon. member for Brampton Centre, from the top, please.
Liberal
Shafqat Ali Liberal Brampton Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, last Wednesday in this chamber, the leader of the official opposition recklessly labelled a car explosion in the U.S. near the Rainbow Bridge as a “terrorist attack”. The Conservative leader's characterization of the event shocked many Canadians, including me—
