House of Commons Hansard #215 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was allocation.

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Canada Business Corporations Act Report stage of Bill C-42. The bill establishes a federal beneficial ownership registry to combat money laundering, tax evasion, and illicit finance. Debate focuses on the registry's scope, including the 25% ownership threshold (some argue for 10%), searchability, and law enforcement access. Members also discuss the urgency of implementation to enforce sanctions and the need for federal-provincial cooperation. 8500 words, 1 hour.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives emphasize the housing crisis, noting declining construction and rising costs, advocating for a "dollars for doors" policy. They criticize the Paul Bernardo transfer to medium security, blaming the Liberals' Bill C-83 and demanding the Public Safety Minister's resignation for prior knowledge. They also call for withdrawing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
The Liberals champion their national housing strategy, emphasizing municipal cooperation and immigration's role in construction. They firmly defend the correctional system's independence regarding the Paul Bernardo transfer, countering politicization and Bill C-83 misinformation. They also highlight support for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, reduced veterans' backlogs, the AIIB review, and addressing foreign interference.
The Bloc criticizes the government's lack of ministerial awareness on crucial files, proposing improved briefing note systems. They demand an immediate public inquiry into Chinese interference before the House rises and call for addressing Veterans Affairs Canada's disability claim backlogs by hiring permanent staff to speed up processing.
The NDP calls for expanding the safe third country agreement exemption, implementing a windfall profit tax on corporations to address inflation, and stopping the privatization of rural post offices. They also demand the government clean up abandoned vessels polluting coastlines.

Petitions

Bill S-8—Time Allocation Motion Members debate the Liberal government's time allocation motion for Bill S-8, an immigration bill. Liberals argue it's necessary to pass legislation quickly and prevent filibusters, especially for bills with broad support, like Bill S-8 which addresses inadmissibility for human rights abusers. Opposition parties, including Conservatives and the Bloc, criticize the government for mismanaging the House agenda and stifling debate. 5600 words, 35 minutes.

Criminal Code Second reading of Bill C-321. The bill seeks to amend the Criminal Code to make assaults against health care professionals and first responders an aggravating circumstance for sentencing. Members from various parties support the bill, citing rising violence, its impact on worker mental health and recruitment, and the need to protect those who provide essential services. Some also emphasize the need for broader systemic changes in health care. 6100 words, 45 minutes.

Alleged Breach of Member's Right to Information Members debate a question of privilege regarding the government's response to Order Paper Question No. 974. Liberals say non-disclosure had legitimate reasons; Conservatives say avoiding questions is a breach. 400 words.

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Report stage of Bill S-8. The bill expands the Minister of Public Safety's power to declare individuals inadmissible or deport them from Canada if they are from sanctioned groups or countries. Conservatives support its spirit but debate its enforcement. 1300 words, 15 minutes.

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Bill S-8 Immigration and Refugee Protection ActGovernment Orders

June 16th, 2023 / 2:45 p.m.

Liberal

Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON

Madam Speaker, I request a recorded vote.

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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes

Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division stands deferred until June 19, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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Liberal

Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON

Madam Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent among the parties to see the clock at midnight.

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2:50 p.m.

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes

It being midnight, pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the House stands adjourned until Monday, June 19, at 11 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 2:49 p.m.)