Debates of Dec. 7th, 2023

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

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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

Blue seal for medical professionals
Prosecute hate crimes targeting religious groups
Inquiry into foreign election interference
Abandon Bill C-50 unjust transition
Royal recommendation for Bill C-318
National farmers market coupon program
National school food program funding
Equitable parental leave for adoptive parents
Recognizing immigrants healthcare credentials

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

Surrey radiothons raised over $1 million
Oppose MAID expansion for mental illness
Santa's parade of lights in Orléans
Annual media food drive in Quebec
Support local food banks in Nickel Belt
Christilot Boylen and Beatrice Boucher
Glace Bay's annual Christmas parade
Housing strategy in Surrey Centre
Celebrating Hanukkah and remembering hostages
Acknowledge Mr. Jimmy Lai's imprisonment
Food bank use at record high
Senate amendment to Bill C-234
Union-Led Advisory Table launched
Alberta's need for a sustainable future
Urgent action needed on climate change
Liberals making food costs worse
December 6 commemoration of Polytechnique tragedy

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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Opposition Motion—Carbon Tax on Farmers, First Nations and FamiliesBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:15 p.m.

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

It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: The hon. member for Saskatoon—Grasswood, Finance, and the hon. member for Kitchener Centre, Canadian Heritage.

It being 5:15 p.m. and this being the final supply day in the period ending December 10, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the business of supply.

The question is on the motion.

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.

Opposition Motion—Carbon Tax on Farmers, First Nations and FamiliesBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:15 p.m.

Conservative

John Nater Conservative Perth—Wellington, ON

Madam Speaker, we request a recorded division.

Opposition Motion—Carbon Tax on Farmers, First Nations and FamiliesBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:15 p.m.

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

Call in the members.

(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #481

Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:55 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion defeated.

Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:55 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I know we are not supposed to reflect on the vote that just took place, and the House generally does not take the same question twice, but if the government does want to avoid a marathon voting session, all it has to do is take the carbon tax off of farmers, families and first nations.

Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:55 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

That is not a point of order.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $253,645, under Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The question is on Motion No. 1.

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—Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK

Mr. Speaker, I hereby request a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 1, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #482

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:10 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:10 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 5b, in the amount of $28,503,550, under Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 5b—Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:10 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The next question is on Motion No. 2.

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—Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:10 p.m.

Conservative

Luc Berthold Conservative Mégantic—L'Érable, QC

Mr. Speaker, I think this is an important question, so I request a recorded division.

(The House divided on Motion No. 2, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #483

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:20 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:20 p.m.

Conservative

Garnett Genuis Conservative Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Mr. Speaker, if you seek it I believe you may find support for the following motion: That the House call upon the government to take the carbon tax off farmers—

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:20 p.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canada Border Services AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:20 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $23,051,792, under Canada Border Services Agency — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canada Border Services AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:20 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The next question is on Motion No. 3.

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—Canada Border Services AgencySupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:25 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK

Mr. Speaker, I think we should have a recorded vote on this one.

(The House divided on Motion No. 3, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #484

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

December 7th, 2023 / 6:35 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

Concurrence in Vote 1b—Canada Mortgage and Housing CorporationSupplementary Estimates (B), 2023-24Government Orders

6:35 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $408,566,117, under Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation — Repayments to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.