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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(The House divided on Motion No. 56, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #537

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6 a.m.

Conservative

Pierre Poilievre Conservative Carleton, ON

Madam Speaker, on a point of order, I would like unanimous consent to move that the House axe the tax.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6 a.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $61,186,195, under Department of Natural Resources — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 57.

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 of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6 a.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Madam Speaker, I request a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 57, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #538

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:15 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:15 a.m.

Liberal

Sukh Dhaliwal Liberal Surrey—Newton, BC

Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. It has been over 12 hours of continuous voting, and I want to thank all the table officers, the pages, the security officers and the support staff who have put the effort in to make this possible. The only thing it has served is the ego and the arrogance of the leader of the official opposition.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:15 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I appreciate that we need to recognize all the staff who have been helping us here today. It has been challenging at times with the amount of noise, but I want to ask members to please not add anything else as they raise their points of order to make those recognitions.

The hon. leader of the official opposition has a point of order.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:20 a.m.

Conservative

Pierre Poilievre Conservative Carleton, ON

Madam Speaker, we all thank the incredible staff who are supporting us through this long voting time. We reiterate to the House we can bring the voting to an end now by agreeing to axe the tax.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:20 a.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:20 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $3,589,673, under Department of Natural Resources — Capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:20 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 58.

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—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:20 a.m.

Conservative

Scot Davidson Conservative York—Simcoe, ON

Madam Speaker, York—Simcoe is home to the Chippewas of Georgina Island, and they would like to see the carbon tax axed, so we request a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 58, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #539

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:30 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 10b—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:30 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 10b, in the amount of $161,232,659, under Department of Natural Resources — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 10b—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:30 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 59.

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 10b—Department of Natural ResourcesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:30 a.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Madam Speaker, I request a recorded vote, please.

(The House divided on Motion No. 59, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #540

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:45 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Department of Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:45 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $20,901,540, under Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Department of Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:45 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 60.

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.