Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting in favour.
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.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting in favour.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Bill C-43 Supplementary Estimates (C), 2022-23Government Orders
Mona Fortier LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
moved:
That the House do concur in interim supply as follows:
That a sum not exceeding $89,678,492,027 being composed of the following amounts, each item rounded up to the next dollar:
(1) three twelfths ($23,752,533,318) of the total of the amounts of the items set forth in the Proposed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, except for those items below:
(2) twelve twelfths of the total of the amounts of Department of Finance Vote 5, and Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Vote 20, of the said estimates, $2;
(3) eleven twelfths of the total of the amounts of Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Votes 1 and 5, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Vote L30, Department of Indigenous Services Vote 1, Department of National Defence Vote 10, Leaders' Debates Commission Vote 1, Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 5, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Vote 10, and Treasury Board Secretariat Vote 5, of the said estimates, $26,789,930,964;
(4) ten twelfths of the amount of Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Vote 10, of the said estimates, $4,042,639,040;
(5) nine twelfths of the total of the amounts of Department of Indigenous Services Votes 5 and 10, Department of Justice Vote 1, and Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 1, of the said estimates, $14,949,847,633;
(6) seven twelfths of the total of the amounts of Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Vote 1, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Vote 1, Department for Women and Gender Equality Vote 5, Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 10, and Statistics Canada Vote 1, of the said estimates, $701,016,431;
(7) six twelfths of the total of the amounts of Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada Vote 1, Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization Vote 5, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Vote 1, Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Vote 1, Department of Employment and Social Development Vote 5, Department of Health Vote 10, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Vote 5, and The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. Vote 1, of the said estimates, $7,193,709,994;
(8) five twelfths of the total of the amounts of Canada Council for the Arts Vote 1, Canadian High Arctic Research Station Vote 1, Department of Citizenship and Immigration Vote 10, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Vote 1, Department of Veterans Affairs Vote 5, Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer Vote 1, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Vote 1, Treasury Board Secretariat Vote 1, and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Vote 1, of the said estimates, $4,961,276,773;
(9) four twelfths of the total of the amounts of Canadian Space Agency Vote 10, Canadian Transportation Agency Vote 1, Department of Citizenship and Immigration Vote 1, Department of Health Vote 1, Department of Industry Votes 1 and 10, Department of Public Works and Government Services Vote 1, Library of Parliament Vote 1, National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Secretariat Vote 1, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Vote 5, Office of the Auditor General Vote 1, Parks Canada Agency Vote 1, Privy Council Office Vote 1, Public Service Commission Vote 1, Shared Services Canada Votes 1 and 5, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Vote 5, Treasury Board Secretariat Vote 20, and VIA Rail Canada Inc. Vote 1, of the said estimates, $7,287,537,872;
be granted to His Majesty on account of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, again, I believe that if you seek it, you will find agreement to apply the result from the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting yes.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting nay.
Claude DeBellefeuille Bloc Salaberry—Suroît, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the result from the previous vote to this vote, with our members voting in favour.
Rachel Blaney NDP North Island—Powell River, BC
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the result of the previous vote to this vote. It will be voting in favour of the motion.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting in favour.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote and I am voting in favour.
Interim SupplyGovernment Orders
Mona Fortier Liberal Ottawa—Vanier, ON
moved that Bill C-44, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be read the first time.
(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, once again, I believe that if you seek it, you will find agreement to apply the result from the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting yes.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives, I am sure to the surprise of all assembled, agree to apply the vote and vote nay.
Claude DeBellefeuille Bloc Salaberry—Suroît, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the result from the previous vote to this vote and will be voting in favour of the motion.
Rachel Blaney NDP North Island—Powell River, BC
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply and will be voting in favour.
Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Greens agree to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting in favour.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the result from the previous vote to this vote. I will be voting in favour of the motion.
