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.

Topics

line drawing of robot

This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.

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.

Was this summary helpful and accurate?

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

December 8th, 6:45 a.m.

Conservative

Eric Duncan Conservative Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry, ON

Madam Speaker, 13 hours in, I think it is a great idea to have a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 60, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #541

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:55 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Department of Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:55 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $155,157,532, under Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness — 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 Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:55 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 61.

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 Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 6:55 a.m.

Liberal

Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC

Madam Speaker, here we are, standing strong for Canadians. We request a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 61, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #542

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:10 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

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

December 8th, 7:10 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $63,293,770, under Department of Public Works and Government Services — 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 Works and Government ServicesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:10 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 62.

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 Public Works and Government ServicesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:10 a.m.

Liberal

Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC

Madam Speaker, with a shout-out to the great people at PSPC, with whom I was proud to serve, we ask for a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 62, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #543

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 2023 / 7:20 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Department of Public Works and Government ServicesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:20 a.m.

Liberal

Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $175,073,435, under Department of Public Works and Government Services — Capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Department of Public Works and Government ServicesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:25 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 63.

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 Public Works and Government ServicesSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:25 a.m.

Conservative

Anna Roberts Conservative King—Vaughan, ON

Madam Speaker, on behalf of all Canadians and my residents of King—Vaughan, we want to axe the tax, so we are requesting a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 63, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #544

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:35 a.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

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

December 8th, 7:35 a.m.

Liberal

Chrystia Freeland Liberal University—Rosedale, ON

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $123,940,186, under Department of the Environment — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

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

December 8th, 7:35 a.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

The next question is on Motion No. 64.

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 the EnvironmentSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:35 a.m.

Conservative

Rick Perkins Conservative South Shore—St. Margarets, NS

Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the constituents of South Shore who want to axe the tax, I call for a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 64, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #545

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 7:45 a.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

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

December 8th, 7:45 a.m.

Liberal

Rechie Valdez Liberal Mississauga—Streetsville, ON

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $2,286,981, under Department of the Environment — Capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

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

December 8th, 7:45 a.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

The next question is on Motion No. 65.

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.