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.
The House resumed from March 8 consideration of the motion that Bill S‑209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill S-209 Pandemic Day ActPrivate Member's Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
It being 3:16 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill S‑209, under Private Members' Business.
Call in the members.
Bill S-209 Pandemic Day ActPrivate Member's Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare the motion carried.
Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Health.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
The House resumed from March 9 consideration of the motion that Bill C-289, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (identity verification), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-289 Criminal CodePrivate Member's Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Pursuant to an order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-289 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-289 Criminal CodePrivate Member's Business
The House resumed from March 10 consideration of the motion that Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill S-224 Criminal CodePrivate Member's Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill S-224 under Private Members' Business.
Bill S-224 Criminal CodePrivate Member's Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
The House resumed from March 20 consideration of the motion.
Federal Framework on Housing for Individuals with Non-Visible DisabilitiesPrivate Member's Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 59 under Private Members' Business in the name of the member for London West.
Federal Framework on Housing for Individuals with Non-Visible DisabilitiesPrivate Member's Business
The House resumed from March 21 consideration of the motion that Bill C-241, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction of travel expenses for tradespersons), be read the third time and passed.
Bill C-241 Income Tax ActPrivate Member's Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C-241 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-241 Income Tax ActPrivate Member's Business
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare the motion carried.
(Bill read the third time and passed)
The House resumed consideration of the motion that Bill C-283, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (addiction treatment in penitentiaries), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-283 Criminal CodePrivate Member's Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Pursuant to order made earlier today, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑283, under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-283 Criminal CodePrivate Member's Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare the motion defeated.
The member for Laval—Les Îles on a point of order.
Fayçal El-Khoury Liberal Laval—Les Îles, QC
Mr. Speaker, during the vote on Bill S‑224, I had a technical problem that lasted a few minutes and resulted in a voting error.
I am requesting unanimous consent to allow me to change my vote to vote for the bill.