Let me get in one more question.
The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
House of Commons Hansard #171 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was beer.
House of Commons Hansard #171 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was beer.
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Criminal Code Second reading of Bill C-283. The bill aims to amend the Criminal Code and Corrections and Conditional Release Act to allow federal inmates to serve sentences in designated addiction treatment facilities. Proponents argue it will reduce recidivism and offer rehabilitation for those struggling with substance abuse. However, critics raise concerns that it excludes vulnerable populations, including many Indigenous and Black persons, and may not address the root causes of addiction. 8300 words, 1 hour in 2 segments: 1 2.
Procedure and House Affairs Members debate a report from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, calling for a national public inquiry into foreign election interference. The NDP-led motion seeks a comprehensive inquiry into allegations of interference by China, Russia, Iran, and India, with the inquiry head chosen by unanimous agreement of House leaders. The Liberals, while agreeing on the need to address foreign interference, express concerns about a public inquiry's ability to handle classified information. Conservatives support a public inquiry but initially wanted to exclude Russian interference and accuse the NDP of "partisan games" and delaying tactics. 24400 words, 3 hours.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and Spirits Members debate a Conservative motion to freeze the Liberal government's 6.3% increase to the alcohol excise tax, set for April 1, 2023. Conservatives argue the increase, the largest in 40 years, will harm Canadians struggling with inflation and threaten jobs in the hospitality and alcohol sectors. Liberals counter the increase is minimal and highlight targeted affordability measures. The Bloc and NDP support the freeze, while also advocating for a restructuring of excise taxes to better support small Canadian breweries, wineries, and distilleries. 19300 words, 3 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Don Valley North Han Dong announces he will sit as an independent MP, citing "false" media reports about his loyalty to Canada and to clear his name, denying all accusations and reaffirming his commitment to human rights. 500 words.
Period for Questions and Comments Following Speeches Members debate the practice of MPs leaving after delivering speeches, thereby avoiding the subsequent question and comment period, raising concerns about accountability and parliamentary decorum. 1400 words, 10 minutes.
Supplementary Estimates (C), 2022-23 First reading of Bill C-43. The bill grants certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. It passes with support from Liberals, Bloc, NDP, Greens, and Independents, while Conservatives oppose. 500 words, 10 minutes.
Interim Supply Members concur in interim supply, approving over $89.6 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, to fund various government departments and agencies. 700 words.
Interim Supply First reading of Bill C-44. The bill grants sums of money to His Majesty for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, and proceeds through its first, second, and third readings. 500 words, 10 minutes.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
Let me get in one more question.
The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Bloc
Sébastien Lemire Bloc Abitibi—Témiscamingue, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to know what my colleague from Winnipeg North thinks of the lobbying of interest groups that want to limit alcohol consumption to two drinks per week as recommended by their research. This could have consequences for the profitability of many of the regional microbreweries and craft distilleries in our regions. I want to salute Éduc'alcool, which conducted studies and has promoted responsible consumption habits for Quebeckers consisting of two drinks a day for women and three for men, and 10 drinks per week for women and 15 for men. This approach has been adopted in Quebec and keeps our local economy going.
Will the government respect the Éduc'alcool guidelines or will it adopt those of the lobbies that essentially encourage prohibition?
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, one of the things I do respect is provincial jurisdiction, where liquor stores and so forth are administered through provincial governments. They do have all sorts of programs out there dealing with drinking responsibilities.
I would think the stakeholders, the provinces and Ottawa all play a role in responsible drinking.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie—Mackenzie, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I move:
That the honourable member for Calgary Rocky Ridge be now heard.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The question is on the motion.
If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
It being 10:50 p.m., I have no choice but to interrupt the bells.
Pursuant to order made on Friday, March 10, and this being the final supply day in the period ending March 26, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings on the opposition motion and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the business of supply.
The question is on the motion. May I dispense?
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Opposition Motion—Tax Increase on Beer, Wine and SpiritsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Mona Fortier LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
moved: That the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, be concurred in.
Supplementary Estimates (C), 2022-23Government Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Supplementary Estimates (C), 2022-23Government Orders
Mona Fortier Liberal Ottawa—Vanier, ON
moved that Bill C-43, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, be now read the first time and be printed.
(Motion deemed adopted and bill read the first time)
Mona Fortier Liberal Ottawa—Vanier, ON
moved that the bill be read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you will find agreement to apply the results of the previous vote to the current vote with the Liberals voting yes.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, we agree to apply the vote, with the Conservatives voting nay.
Claude DeBellefeuille Bloc Salaberry—Suroît, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply and will be voting in favour.
