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—National Gallery of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:40 a.m.

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

We will go to the vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 83, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #564

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:50 a.m.

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

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Museum of Science and TechnologySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:50 a.m.

Liberal

François-Philippe Champagne Liberal Saint-Maurice—Champlain, QC

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $5,452,000, under National Museum of Science and Technology — Payments to the National Museum of Science and Technology for operating and capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Museum of Science and TechnologySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:50 a.m.

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

The next question is on Motion No. 84.

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—National Museum of Science and TechnologySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 11:50 a.m.

Conservative

Brad Vis Conservative Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, BC

Madam Speaker, on this side of the House, we have a responsibility to respect taxpayer money, which is why we request a recorded vote.

(The House divided on Motion No. 84, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #565

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, Noon

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

I declare the motion carried.

In order to ensure that all members participating remotely are able to continue to do so, the House must suspend for approximately 15 minutes.

The hon. whip for the official opposition is rising on a point of order.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, Noon

Conservative

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

Madam Speaker, of course, if the government wishes to axe the carbon tax on farmers, families and first nations, we can end this, but we would like to come back as soon as possible after this suspension.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, Noon

NDP

Brian Masse NDP Windsor West, ON

Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I just want to say that maybe, with this time, we can ensure that the pages who have been volunteering here get recognized. Many of them have exams. Maybe we can look at whether they should be focusing on their studies instead of serving some of us here.

Sitting SuspendedSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:05 p.m.

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

The House is suspended to the call of the Chair.

(The sitting of the House was suspended at 12:05 p.m.)

(The House resumed at 12:26 p.m.)

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:25 p.m.

Liberal

Kamal Khera Liberal Brampton West, ON

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $29,654,978, under National Research Council of Canada — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:25 p.m.

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

The next question is on Motion No. 85.

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—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:25 p.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Madam Speaker, I request a recorded vote, please.

(The House divided on Motion No. 85, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #566

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:35 p.m.

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

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:40 p.m.

Markham—Thornhill Ontario

Liberal

Mary Ng Liberalfor the President of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $1,000,000, under National Research Council of Canada — Capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 2023 / 12:40 p.m.

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

The next question is on Motion No. 86.

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—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:40 p.m.

Conservative

Philip Lawrence Conservative Northumberland—Peterborough South, ON

Madam Speaker, we respectfully request that we axe the tax and have a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 86, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #567

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:50 p.m.

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

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 10b—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:50 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 10b, in the amount of $22,806,500, under National Research Council of Canada — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 10b—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:50 p.m.

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

The next question is on Motion No. 87.

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—National Research Council of CanadaSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 8th, 12:50 p.m.

NDP

Peter Julian NDP New Westminster—Burnaby, BC

Madam Speaker, the New Democrats believe in science, so we would like a recorded vote. We hope all members will support science in this vote.