Debates of June 14th, 2023

House of Commons Hansard #213 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was families.

Topics

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Statements by Members

Tribute to Dr. Pawan K. Singal

Tribute to Martin Naundorf

Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre, Hamilton

Nicolas Roy, Stanley Cup Champion

Fred Jalbout and SACO success

Orphan gas wells in Norfolk County

Jamal Murray, NBA Champion

Liem Tran's 80th birthday and Vietnamese community

Budget, deficit, inflation, and interest rates

Social connection and health organizations

Atlantic Canada carbon tax concerns

Debt, inflation, interest rates, and mortgages

Circuit du paysan's 25th anniversary

Support for International Development Sector

Terrebonne's 350th anniversary

Public Safety Minister must resign

ALS Awareness Month

Question Period

The Conservatives demand the Public Safety Minister's resignation for allegedly misleading Canadians about the Paul Bernardo transfer, arguing his office knew for months. They criticize his pattern of deception on issues like Beijing-run police stations and hunting rifle bans. They also question the government's investment in the Beijing-controlled Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

The Liberals address the Paul Bernardo transfer, with the Public Safety Minister clarifying he was informed on May 30 and is issuing new instructions to prioritize victims' rights and family notification. They announce an immediate review of Canada's involvement in the AIIB and commit to defending the right to choose. They also highlight the new environmental protection act and liberalized visa policy.

The Bloc demands an independent public inquiry into Chinese interference, criticizing government delays and ambiguity. They also question ministers' awareness of critical intelligence like threats to an MP, implying departmental dysfunction.

The NDP criticize the Public Safety Minister's awareness of the Paul Bernardo transfer and urge ministers to read emails. They blame greedflation for high grocery prices, demand electoral reform, and seek emergency funding for wildfire communities.

The Green Party criticizes the government's funding of unproven carbon capture technology and the influence of oil and gas executives on climate policy.

Corrections and Conditional Release Act First reading of Bill C-342. The bill amends the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to require dangerous offenders or those convicted of multiple first-degree murders to be assigned maximum-security classification and confined in maximum-security penitentiaries. 200 words.

Petitions

Reject Liberal gun grab

Bereavement benefit for pregnancy loss

Scrap the Liberal carbon tax

Goose Bay dedicated SAR air base

Persian Gulf mission wartime service

Port worker representation on boards

Direct flights Toronto to Amritsar

Climate-aligned finance act

Stop fossil fuel extraction expansion

Direct flights Winnipeg to Amritsar

Block euthanasia of children

Protect charitable status neutrality

Sanction Turkish officials

Block euthanasia of children

Chaplains' freedom of expression

Chaplains' freedom of religion

Protect charitable status neutrality

Alleged Obstruction of Member for South Surrey—White Rock Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay raises a question of privilege regarding an alleged "offensive and unparliamentary gesture" made by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Government House Leader (Liberal MP for Kingston and the Islands) during a debate. Findlay states the Liberal MP gave her the middle finger, calling it contemptuous and misogynistic bullying. She argues his apology is insufficient. The Deputy Speaker will review the incident for a ruling. 1700 words, 15 minutes.

Canada Disability Benefit Act Members debate Senate amendments to Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act, aimed at reducing poverty for persons with disabilities. The House accepts most changes, but the Liberal government disagrees with an amendment on clawbacks by insurers, citing constitutional concerns. Opposition parties raise concerns about the bill's vagueness, implementation timeline, and lack of legislative protection against benefit clawbacks. The NDP also calls for an immediate interim benefit. 8500 words, 1 hour in 2 segments: 1 2.

Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights Second reading of Bill C-219. The bill, C-219, aims to enact a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights, expanding on existing federal environmental protection by recognizing the right to a healthy environment for all Canadians. It seeks to provide legal tools and accountability processes, allowing citizens to demand investigations and take action if the government fails to uphold environmental laws. While the Liberal Party acknowledges the importance of environmental rights, the Conservative Party expresses concern that the bill gives too much power to the judiciary. The Bloc Québécois supports the bill, provided it does not infringe on Quebec's environmental sovereignty, and also points out a mistranslation of the "precautionary principle". 7600 words, 1 hour.

Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act Third reading of Bill C-35. The bill establishes a national early learning and child care system, aiming for affordable, accessible, high-quality services. Liberals and NDP highlight significant fee reductions, new spaces, and economic benefits, crediting NDP's push for permanent legislation. Conservatives criticize the bill for lacking choice, excluding private operators, and failing to address soaring waitlists and workforce shortages, calling it a "marketing plan." The Bloc supports it while warning against federal "predatory federalism" and potential future funding cuts. 40300 words, 4 hours.

Adjournment Debates

Victims of immigration fraud Garnett Genuis describes how international students were given fake acceptance letters, were admitted to Canada, and now face deportation due to the government's error. Marie-France Lalonde says the government is creating a task force and will issue temporary resident permits to the students.

Foreign interference by China Kevin Vuong questions the government's handling of foreign interference, particularly regarding Chinese police stations. Marie-France Lalonde outlines the government's actions and investments to combat foreign interference, while Vuong insists that these actions are not working and demands more concrete results. Lalonde says investigations are ongoing.

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Canada Disability Benefit ActOral Questions

3:15 p.m.

Winnipeg North Manitoba

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion.

I move:

That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, in relation to the motion respecting Senate amendments made to Bill C-22, An Act to reduce poverty and to support the financial security of persons with disabilities by establishing the Canada disability benefit and making a consequential amendment to the Income Tax Act, one member of each recognized party will be allowed to speak for not more than ten minutes followed by five minutes for questions and comments, and at the conclusion of the time provided for this debate or when no member rises to speak, whichever is earlier, the motion be deemed agreed to.

Canada Disability Benefit ActOral Questions

3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Anthony Rota

All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed.

The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will say nay.

(Motion agreed to)

Canada Disability Benefit ActOral Questions

3:15 p.m.

Conservative

Garnett Genuis Conservative Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.

I am concerned about this conspiracy theory among Green and New Democrat politicians that carbon capture and storage does not exist. Therefore, I would like to seek the unanimous consent of the House to table the addresses of a number of hotels in my riding to help these members come and see for themselves how carbon capture and storage works.

Canada Disability Benefit ActOral Questions

3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Anthony Rota

All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.

Canada Disability Benefit ActOral Questions

3:15 p.m.

Some hon. members

Nay.

The House resumed from June 8 consideration of the motion that Bill C-294, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (interoperability), be read the third time and passed, and of the motion that this question be now put.

Bill C-294 Copyright ActPrivate Members' Business

3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Anthony Rota

It being 3:18 p.m., pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion that this question be now put.

Call in the members.

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

Vote #373

Bill C-294 Copyright ActPrivate Members' Business

3:45 p.m.

The Speaker Anthony Rota

I declare the motion carried.

The next question is on the main motion.

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

Vote #374

Bill C-294 Copyright ActPrivate Members' Business

3:55 p.m.

The Speaker Anthony Rota

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)

The House resumed from June 9 consideration of the motion.

Anti-Asian RacismPrivate Members' Business

3:55 p.m.

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. 63 under Private Members' Business in the name of the member for Scarborough North.

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

Vote #375

Anti-Asian RacismPrivate Members' Business

4:10 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

The House resumed from June 13 consideration of the motion.

Government Operations and EstimatesCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

4:10 p.m.

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 to concur in the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, concerning the extension to consider Bill C‑290.

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

Vote #376

Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

4:20 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

The House resumed from June 13 consideration of the motion that Bill C-311, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (violence against pregnant women), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Bill C-311 Violence Against Pregnant Women ActPrivate Members' Business

4:25 p.m.

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 C‑311, under Private Members' Business.

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

Vote #377

Bill C-311 Violence Against Pregnant Women ActPrivate Members' Business

4:35 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion defeated.

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 Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; and the hon. member for Spadina—Fort York, Public Safety.

Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceRoutine Proceedings

4:35 p.m.

Oakville North—Burlington Ontario

Liberal

Pam Damoff LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the 2022 annual report on the RCMP's use of the law enforcement justification provisions. This report addresses the RCMP's use of specified provisions within the law enforcement justification regime, which is set out in subsections 25(1) to 25(4) of the Criminal Code. This report also documents the nature of the investigations in which these provisions were used.

The report stands referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

Export Development CanadaRoutine Proceedings

4:35 p.m.

Parkdale—High Park Ontario

Liberal

Arif Virani LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I have the pleasure to table, in both official languages, the annual report of the 2021-22 Canada account, as prepared by Export Development Canada.