House of Commons Hansard #214 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was process.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act First reading of Bill C-343. The bill establishes a framework to strengthen Canada-Taiwan relations, supporting Taiwan's international participation, permitting its Ottawa office to be called the Taiwan representative office, and enhancing economic, legal, and cultural ties. 100 words.
Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act First reading of Bill C-344. The bill amends the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act to create a national strategy for abandoned vessels. It aims to identify owners, develop mooring plans, and promote recycling to protect marine ecosystems and coasts. 200 words.
Justice and Human Rights Members debate a report on improving support for victims of crime, with Conservatives calling for the Public Safety Minister's resignation over the transfer of a notorious serial killer and the government's "soft-on-crime" policies. Liberals accuse Conservatives of filibustering government legislation and politicizing the issue, while highlighting government actions for victims. The Bloc and NDP support the report's recommendations on victims' rights and services but express frustration with procedural tactics delaying parliamentary work. 24400 words, 3 hours.
Instruction to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology Members debate a Conservative motion to divide Bill C-27, which addresses consumer privacy, a data protection tribunal, and artificial intelligence, into three separate bills. Conservatives argue the bill's three parts require individual study and votes, citing flaws in the AI section and the privacy framework. Liberals oppose the motion, calling it a filibuster tactic that delays crucial modernization of data and AI legislation. 6700 words, 40 minutes.
Alleged Breach of Member's Right to Information Conservative MP Michelle Rempel raises a question of privilege, alleging the government deliberately withheld information in response to her written question (No. 974). She presents ATIP evidence showing government staff developed a strategy to deny a direct answer using "high-level limitation language," which she argues is a breach of her parliamentary privilege and undermines accountability. 1500 words, 10 minutes.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further Adjourned Members debate a Liberal motion applying time allocation to a proposal making hybrid Parliament permanent. Opposition parties, including Conservatives and the Bloc, criticize the move as limiting debate on a substantive change and lacking consensus. Liberals argue it is necessary due to opposition obstruction and highlight the hybrid system's flexibility and proven benefits, noting its existing use by all parties. 5000 words, 30 minutes.
Health of Animals Act Second reading of Bill C-275. The bill aims to amend the Health of Animals Act to make it an offence to enter farms without lawful authority if it could expose animals to disease or toxic substances. Members across parties express support for the bill to protect on-farm biosecurity and address the mental health of farmers, while ensuring it does not stifle protest or whistle-blowing. 8000 words, 1 hour.
Government Business No. 26—Amendments to the Standing Orders Members debate a motion to permanently adopt hybrid Parliament rules, allowing remote participation and voting. Conservatives and Bloc Québécois argue it weakens accountability, reduces efficiency, and sets a dangerous precedent by changing rules without consensus. Liberals and NDP counter that hybrid sittings promote inclusivity, accessibility for MPs with health or family challenges, and modernize democratic processes. 13100 words, 3 hours.
Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act Third reading of Bill C-35. The bill aims to establish a national early learning and child care system, targeting $10-a-day care by 2026. Conservatives express skepticism, citing Quebec's two-decade struggle with accessibility and staffing shortages. They argue the federal government should not impose standards, instead allowing provinces to develop the best system and support diverse options, including credits for stay-at-home parents or private childcare. 2500 words, 20 minutes.
Judges Act Members debate Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Judges Act, which reforms the judicial conduct process. The Minister of Justice seeks to accept two Senate amendments, including adding "sexual misconduct" to non-dismissible complaints, but rejects others he argues would reintroduce costs and delays or redefine layperson roles. Conservatives propose accepting all Senate amendments, particularly one granting appeal rights to the Federal Court of Appeal, while the Bloc and NDP support the government's approach, urging expeditious passage of the long-awaited bill. 18900 words, 2 hours.
George Chahal Liberal Calgary Skyview, AB
Mr. Speaker, countries around the world are racing to seize the extraordinary economic opportunities that come with building a low-carbon economy, investing in clean energy, and scaling new technologies. We must ensure that Canadian workers are equipped with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time.
Can the Minister of Natural Resources please share how this government is helping workers capitalize on this opportunity and ensure Canada is a leader in all things energy?
Jonathan Wilkinson LiberalMinister of Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for the question, and for his advocacy on these important issues.
The global race to build a low-carbon economy is the greatest job-creation opportunity of our time. We can either work to seize this opportunity or put our heads in the sand and let it pass us by.
Jonathan Wilkinson Liberal North Vancouver, BC
Mr. Speaker, having a serious plan to address climate change is required to have a serious plan for Canada's economic future.
Today, with the tabling of the sustainable jobs act, our government is choosing to seize the moment. This act will create and maintain jobs in communities across Canada by helping workers gain the necessary skills and training to fill the jobs of a low-carbon world. We are building an economy where Canadian workers and businesses will thrive.
Natural ResourcesOral Questions
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Before going to the next question, I would like to remind the hon. member for Calgary Midnapore that it is not polite to scream over the voice of someone else.
Anna Roberts Conservative King—Vaughan, ON
Mr. Speaker, the cost of the Prime Minister's Liberal government is driving up the cost of living. The more he spends, the more things cost.
According to the latest National Rent Report, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in King—Vaughan is $2,650, the fifth-highest in the GTA.
Canadians are sick and tired of the government trying to convince them they have never had it so good. When will the Liberal Prime Minister show some compassion and stop the out-of-control inflationary spending so Canadians can stay in their homes?
Karina Gould LiberalMinister of Families
Mr. Speaker, what Canadians are sick and tired of is the Conservatives' hypocrisy that they care about affordability for Canadians. Right now in the House they are holding up BillC-35, an act respecting early learning and child care. There are only 19 minutes left in debate to get this bill passed through the House to go to the Senate.
Conservatives keep saying they care about affordable child care, but all they have done is play partisan games to hold it up. When will they finally be honest with Canadians and tell them they do not care about it, instead of playing silly games?
Clifford Small Conservative Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, NL
Mr. Speaker, fuel companies throughout Atlantic Canada have sent letters to their customers telling them that on July 1 propane is going up 12¢ a litre. Gasoline is going up 17¢ a litre, and home heating and diesel are going up 20¢ a litre.
Folks in Kentville, Antigonish, Sydney, Saint John, Fredericton, Edmundston, Corner Brook, Clarenville, Conception Bay South, Labrador City, and all over P.E.I. have sent me a copy of that letter. Will the evil genius who invented carbon tax 2 please stand up to tell us why he is persecuting Atlantic Canadians?
Steven Guilbeault LiberalMinister of Environment and Climate Change
Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind the hon. member that the Conservative Party of Canada campaigned on a platform to implement a clean fuel standard, except that party is all words while we are all action. We have worked with companies across the country to ensure we can have lower carbon-emitting fuels in Canada. We are creating investments across the country in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Newfoundland of more than $2 billion in the last year alone in clean fuel.
We will continue ensuring that we can create good jobs, have a good economy and tackle climate change.
Clifford Small Conservative Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, NL
Mr. Speaker, what a pile of baloney. Canadians know that all they have done is destroy jobs in Canada. The Prime Minister's childhood friend, who believes the same thing, Premier Furey said that when he asked the federal minister what impact the carbon tax 2 would have. He admitted that it will not be zero. No, it will not be zero, it will be $850 a year per household in Atlantic Canada.
Will these Liberals finally admit that the carbon tax is not working, stop persecuting the people who elected them and end the carbon tax?
Gudie Hutchings LiberalMinister of Rural Economic Development
Mr. Speaker, I really find it quite rich when I am listening to our colleagues on the other side of the House. I would like to give them a little history of lesson, especially from my part of the country.
The first thing we did was reopen the veterans affairs office that the previous government had closed. The other thing we did, as a coastal community, was to build and open a new facility after they had closed down the Coast Guard search and rescue. Then we raised taxes on the wealthiest, lowered them for the middle class and lowered taxes for small businesses twice.
We have been there to help people through the pandemic. We are there now helping with dental care, with child care benefits and with people turning off—
Carbon PricingOral Questions
Joanne Thompson Liberal St. John's East, NL
Mr. Speaker, we recognize that raising awareness is one of the most effective ways to combat elder abuse. With today, June 15, marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, could the Minister of Seniors provide an update to the House on the steps being taken by the government to increase awareness and prevent the mistreatment of senior citizens in Canada?
Kamal Khera LiberalMinister of Seniors
Mr. Speaker, any form of elder abuse is a despicable crime that we take very seriously. Our government is taking action by supporting over 600 community organizations that help seniors recognize and identity fraud and abuse by finalizing a definition of elder abuse, establishing new offences and penalties under the Criminal Code related to elder abuse, and investing in better data collection.
To ensure that tragedies like the ones we saw in long-term care will never happen again, we welcome the national long-term care standards and are working toward delivering a safe long-term care act.
Alistair MacGregor NDP Cowichan—Malahat—Langford, BC
Mr. Speaker, Pacheedaht First Nation in my riding does not have a school for kids from grade 6 to 12. Every day, children as young as 11 have to take a bus 75 kilometres each way between home and school on a windy and narrow highway. That is three hours a day. Chief Jones came all the way to Ottawa to plead with Indigenous Services and Infrastructure Canada to help.
Will the minister honour reconciliation and start working with the Pacheedaht to get this community the school they desperately need?
Patty Hajdu LiberalMinister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Mr. Speaker, since this government was elected, we have worked tirelessly to close the gaping infrastructure gap left by the previous Conservative government. It underinvested in indigenous children, underinvested in indigenous infrastructure and did nothing about boiled water advisories for a decade, which left a massive gap of infrastructure across the country, including children's schools. Our government has reversed that trend.
Of course I will work tirelessly to make sure that every community has a school that children can be proud of and safe to learn in.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Mr. Speaker, on June 10, Canada seized a Russian aircraft at Pearson airport. Global Affairs Canada said it is working with Ukraine on “options to redistribute this asset to compensate victims of human rights abuses”.
Why then is the government fighting the families of victims of flight PS752 from using an Ontario superior court ruling to allow them to seize assets and obtain compensation from Iran? Why is the government protecting a ruthless regime and its murderous IRGC terrorists? Why is the government standing with terrorists instead of grieving Canadian families?
Mélanie Joly LiberalMinister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, it is an important question, and it gives me the opportunity to talk about two things.
The first is what we are doing to make sure the Russian regime is held accountable. Canada is the first country in the world now able to seize and forfeit important assets of the Russian regime. Indeed, we seized the Antonov plane, which has been stranded at the Pearson airport.
When it comes to Iran, we will continue to make sure that the regime itself is held accountable. We have sanctioned the IRGC. We have also sanctioned key leaders. We will make sure that the families of the victims of PS752, with whom I have had numerous contacts and numerous meetings, are compensated and well supported.
Foreign AffairsOral Questions
Tony Baldinelli Conservative Niagara Falls, ON
Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion.
I move that notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of this House, Bill C-342, an act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act regarding maximum security offenders, be deemed read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed.
Foreign AffairsOral Questions
The Speaker Anthony Rota
All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
House of CommonsOral Questions
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I have the honour to lay upon the table the House of Commons' “Report to Canadians 2023”.
The House resumed consideration of the motion, and of the amendment.
JusticeCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Anthony Rota
It being 3:18 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 amendment of Mr. Brock to the motion for concurrence in the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
Call in the members.