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

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

Some hon. members

Oh, oh!

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

December 8th, 2023 / 5:20 a.m.

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

Order. The hon. Leader of the Opposition should know that we cannot introduce points of order while we are holding a vote. This vote has not finished.

(The House divided on Motion No. 53, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #534

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

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

I declare the motion carried.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

Conservative

Pierre Poilievre Conservative Carleton, ON

Madam Speaker, on a point of order, I believe that, if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent for the motion that all divisions related to the business of supply be adopted on division provided that the House send a message to the Senate demanding that they pass Bill C-234

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

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

There is no consent, so we have to proceed.

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

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $779,448,765, under Department of National Defence — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

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

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

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

The next question is on Motion No. 54.

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 National DefenceSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:20 a.m.

Liberal

Mark Gerretsen Liberal Kingston and the Islands, ON

Madam Speaker, this vote is to directly provide military aid to Ukraine through Operation Unifier. I definitely request a recorded division, and I encourage Conservatives to change their vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 54, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #535

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:30 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

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

December 8th, 5:30 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $233,356, under Department of National Defence — Capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

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

December 8th, 5:30 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 55.

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 National DefenceSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:35 a.m.

Conservative

Garnett Genuis Conservative Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Madam Speaker, Conservatives believe we should be doing much more for Ukraine, including being consistent on sanctions and not sending turbines back. That is why we want a recorded division.

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

December 8th, 5:35 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I remind members not to make points of debate. This is just to ask whether members want a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 55, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #536

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I declare the motion carried.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

Conservative

Pierre Poilievre Conservative Carleton, ON

Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I believe if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That the House acknowledge that Canadians cannot afford—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I would suggest that when members are looking for unanimous consent, they consult. That obviously was not done because hon. members are already saying no.

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

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 10b, in the amount of $623,800,000, under Department of National Defence — Grants, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

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

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

The next question is on Motion No. 56.

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 National DefenceSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

NDP

Lindsay Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON

Madam Speaker, it is only prudent to give the official opposition another chance, as this vote will have about $500 million of aid for Ukraine included in it. I would ask for a recorded division.

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

December 8th, 5:45 a.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes

I would remind members to just ask for a recorded division. It would be a lot easier and we would not have so much back-and-forth.