House of Commons Hansard #264 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was conservative.

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Bringing Home Justice for Victims of Serious Crimes Act First reading of Bill C-370. The bill allows judges to compel individuals to unlock electronic devices for specific serious crimes like child exploitation and human trafficking, where a warrant exists, to aid law enforcement in accessing evidence. 300 words.

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Opposition Motion—Carbon Tax on Farmers, First Nations and Families Members debate a Conservative motion to repeal the carbon tax on farmers, First Nations, and families, citing rising cost of living and food bank use. Liberals argue carbon pricing is an effective tool for emissions reduction and that rebates benefit most Canadians. Bloc MPs note the federal tax does not apply in Quebec. NDP and Green MPs raise concerns about climate action ambition, affordability, and corporate profits. 45500 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives blame the carbon tax for a cost of living crisis, leading to skyrocketing grocery prices, a projected $700 increase next year, and record food bank usage. They demand the government axe the tax for farmers, families, and First Nations and criticize the Senate for gutting Bill C-234.
The Liberals defend their carbon price and climate action, highlighting affordability. They cite reduced child poverty, job creation, and social programs like $10-a-day child care and national school food policy. They stress support for Ukraine, bail reform, and grocery competition, criticizing Conservative obstruction.
The Bloc demands the government reimburse Quebec for costs related to asylum seekers, expresses concern over border security staffing, criticizes the delayed emissions cap as a "licence to pollute", and condemns layoffs at CBC/Radio-Canada.
The NDP raise concerns about skyrocketing grocery prices and food bank use, criticizing corporate profits and the emissions cap. They call for action on the Attawapiskat housing crisis and funding for 2SLGBTQI+ organizations, and criticize Conservatives regarding Indigenous issues.
The Green Party criticizes the government's weak oil and gas emissions cap, stating it allows production to rise.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24 Members engage in a lengthy voting session, raising points of order about decorum and photography rules, while Conservatives repeatedly seek unanimous consent to "axe the tax" to conclude proceedings. 1100 words, 25 minutes in 10 segments: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24 First reading of Bill C-60. The bill provides funds for federal public administration for fiscal year 2024 and is debated and passed through multiple votes in the House of Commons. 900 words, 3 hours.

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Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:45 a.m.

Conservative

Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC

Mr. Speaker, it would help if they did not shut me down while I am trying to make myself clear to you.

The Liberal members for London West and Scarborough—Agincourt have both taken photographs in the House and posted them on social media. They have remained standing on their social media now for the past couple of hours. This is clearly against the rules of the House. We all know those rules. I ask you, Mr. Speaker, to tell them that they must take those down immediately.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:45 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I thank the hon. member for bringing that to the attention of the House.

The hon. members know full well that we are not supposed to be using our cameras to take pictures inside the chamber. This has happened on a number of occasions from all sides, and I would suggest that the hon. members should be deleting those off of their social media pages and off of their phones. We will go back to make sure that happens immediately.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Marine Atlantic Inc.Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:45 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $21,688,000, under Marine Atlantic Inc. — Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc., in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Marine Atlantic Inc.Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:45 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The next question is on Motion No. 79.

If a member participating in person wishes that a 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.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Marine Atlantic Inc.Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:45 a.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Mr. Speaker, I would ask for a recorded vote, please.

(The House divided on Motion No. 79, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #560

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:55 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Military Police Complaints CommissionSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:55 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $41,700, under Military Police Complaints Commission — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Military Police Complaints CommissionSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 10:55 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The next question is on Motion No. 80.

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.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Military Police Complaints CommissionSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11 a.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Mr. Speaker, I would request a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 80, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #561

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:10 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Arts Centre CorporationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:10 a.m.

Liberal

Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $13,000,000, under National Arts Centre Corporation — Payments to the National Arts Centre Corporation for operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Arts Centre CorporationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:10 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The next question is on Motion No. 81.

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.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Arts Centre CorporationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC

Mr. Speaker, we would request a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 81, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #562

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:20 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Film BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:20 a.m.

Liberal

François-Philippe Champagne Liberal Saint-Maurice—Champlain, QC

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $5,298,220, under National Film Board — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Film BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:20 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The next question is on Motion No. 82.

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.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Film BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:25 a.m.

Conservative

Brad Vis Conservative Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, BC

Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House we would request a recorded division. In British Columbia, we get far less money from the National Film Board than other parts of Canada, and we want to have a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 82, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #563

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:35 a.m.

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

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Gallery of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 2023 / 11:35 a.m.

Liberal

François-Philippe Champagne Liberal Saint-Maurice—Champlain, QC

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $1,243,000, under National Gallery of Canada — Payments to the National Gallery of Canada for operating and capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Gallery of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:35 a.m.

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

The next question is on Motion No. 83.

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.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Gallery of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:35 a.m.

Liberal

Mark Gerretsen Liberal Kingston and the Islands, ON

Madam Speaker, I would note that, just moments ago, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress once again called out the Conservatives for their shameful—