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.

Petitions

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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Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

9:30 p.m.

Conservative

James Bezan Conservative Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman, MB

Madam Speaker, Santa Claus is making his list and checking it twice. He wants a recorded division to find out who is naughty or nice, because he wants us to axe the tax tonight.

(The House divided on Motion No. 18, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #499

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

9:45 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Message from the SenateGovernment Orders

9:45 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill with an amendment to which the Senate desires the concurrence of the House of Commons: Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada.

Copies of the amendment are available at the table.

I also wish to inform the House that because of the delay, pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), there will be no Private Members' Business hour today. Accordingly, the order will be rescheduled for another sitting.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Canadian Space AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

9:45 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $3,382,000, under Canadian Space Agency — Capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Canadian Space AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

9:45 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 19.

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 5b—Canadian Space AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

9:45 p.m.

Liberal

Sherry Romanado Liberal Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, QC

Madam Speaker, I request a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 19, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #500

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Department for Women and Gender EqualitySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10 p.m.

Liberal

Filomena Tassi Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $1,121,104, under Department for Women and Gender Equality — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Department for Women and Gender EqualitySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The question is on Motion No. 20.

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—Department for Women and Gender EqualitySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10 p.m.

Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie—Mackenzie, AB

Madam Speaker, I would request a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 20, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #501

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:10 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:10 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $3,748,724, under Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:10 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 21.

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—Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 7th, 2023 / 10:10 p.m.

Conservative

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

Madam Speaker, Conservatives would love it if we took a recorded division on this one.

Before the taking of the vote:

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:10 p.m.

Some hon. members

Where is Pierre? Where is Pierre? Where is Pierre?

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:10 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

Order. I would remind members that they are not to mention the names of parliamentarians who sit in the House. It also causes quite a disturbance for the clerks when they are trying to name individuals.

I would like to make sure that we remain as calm as possible as we get through this beautiful evening.

(The House divided on Motion No. 21, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #502

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:25 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Communications Security EstablishmentSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:25 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $15,041,064, under Communications Security Establishment — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Communications Security EstablishmentSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:25 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 22.

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—Communications Security EstablishmentSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

10:25 p.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Madam Speaker, we request a recorded vote, please.

(The House divided on Motion No. 22, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #503