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.
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.
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.
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Department of Western Economic DiversificationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Conservative
Rick Perkins Conservative South Shore—St. Margarets, NS
Mr. Speaker, lobster fishermen in my riding are asking to axe the tax, and as a result, they want a recorded division.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Daniel Blaikie NDP Elmwood—Transcona, MB
Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, I heard you say just a couple of votes ago that we were halfway through. By my calculation, doubling the amount of time we have spent on this so far would not get us to Christmas. I am wondering if there are some other votes we are not aware of that the Conservative Party is, or did it mislead Canadians?
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 5b—Department of Western Economic DiversificationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Oakville Ontario
Liberal
Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
moved:
That Vote 5b, in the amount of $31,886,275, under Department of Western Economic Diversification — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 5b—Department of Western Economic DiversificationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
The next question is on Motion No. 71.
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 Western Economic DiversificationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, this is not supposed to get us to Christmas, but on this side, we will be jingle-belling our way through this recorded vote.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Oakville Ontario
Liberal
Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $905,216, under Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
The next question is on Motion No. 72.
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—Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Conservative
Marty Morantz Conservative Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley, MB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to request a recorded vote.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 5b—Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Oakville Ontario
Liberal
Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
moved:
That Vote 5b, in the amount of $100,741,576, under Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 5b—Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The next question is on Motion No. 73.
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—Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Conservative
Jacques Gourde Conservative Lévis—Lotbinière, QC
Mr. Speaker, in response to the Liberals' incompetence, we request a recorded vote.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Federal Economic Development AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Mark Holland Liberal Ajax, ON
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $1,006,196, under Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Federal Economic Development AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The next question is on Motion No. 74.
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—Federal Economic Development AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
NDP
Brian Masse NDP Windsor West, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise and ask for a recorded vote.
In southern Ontario, jobs are important. Unfortunately, the leader of the official opposition has never had a private sector job. Perhaps he will change his mind and support—
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Federal Economic Development AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Some hon. members
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