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—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Conservative
Clifford Small Conservative Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, NL
Madam Speaker, given that it was recently stated at COP28 that blaming the energy industry for the climate crisis is like blaming farmers for obesity—
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
Does the hon. member want a recorded division?
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Conservative
Clifford Small Conservative Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, NL
Madam Speaker, since the costly coalition will not axe the carbon tax, I request a recorded division, a confidence vote.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 10b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Pascale St-Onge Liberal Brome—Missisquoi, QC
moved:
That Vote 10b, in the amount of $17,600,000, under Treasury Board Secretariat — Government-Wide Initiatives, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 10b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
The next question is on Motion No. 112.
If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Concurrence in Vote 10b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Conservative
Pat Kelly Conservative Calgary Rocky Ridge, AB
Madam Speaker, Canadians have lost confidence in the government, and so have I. I call for a recorded division, and I am anxious to see if the NDP will side with Canadians or continue to prop up the government.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 15b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Pascale St-Onge Liberal Brome—Missisquoi, QC
moved:
That Vote 15b, in the amount of $2,090,072,958, under Treasury Board Secretariat — Compensation Adjustments, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 15b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
The next question is on Motion No. 113.
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 15b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC
Madam Speaker, we always want accountability in all of the votes, and so, of course, we are requesting a recorded division.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 20b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Pascale St-Onge Liberal Brome—Missisquoi, QC
moved:
That Vote 20b, in the amount of $359,344,340, under Treasury Board Secretariat — Public Service Insurance, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 20b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
The next question is on Motion No. 114.
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 20b—Treasury Board SecretariatSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Conservative
Frank Caputo Conservative Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo, BC
Madam Speaker, roses are red, my daughter plays the sax. She says, “Dad, why won't the government just axe the tax?”
I request a recorded division.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Veterans Review and Appeal BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Mary Ng Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $5,667,725, under Veterans Review and Appeal Board — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.
Concurrence in Vote 1b—Veterans Review and Appeal BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
The next question is on Motion No. 115.
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—Veterans Review and Appeal BoardSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders
Liberal
Stéphane Lauzon Liberal Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, QC
Madam Speaker, on this side, we want a recorded division.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders