(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)
House of Commons Hansard #218 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was housing.
House of Commons Hansard #218 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was housing.
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Order and Decorum in the House—Speaker's Ruling The Speaker rules on a point of order regarding a Member being barred from debate for unparliamentary language and a qualified apology, upholding the Chair's authority to enforce decorum and sanctions. 900 words.
Constitution Act, 1867 First reading of Bill C-347. The bill amends the Constitution Act, 1867, to offer Senators and Members of Parliament an option to take an oath of office or the oath of allegiance, or both, before taking their seats. 300 words.
Somali Heritage Month Act First reading of Bill C-348. The bill establishes July as Somali Heritage Month to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of Canadians of Somali descent to Canada's economic, political, social, and cultural life. 200 words.
National Strategy for the Eradication of Rabies Act First reading of Bill C-349. The bill establishes National Rabies Awareness Day and provides for a national strategy to combat rabies in Canada, addressing risks to animals and humans, particularly in northern communities. 200 words.
Combatting Torture and Terrorism Act First reading of Bill C-350. The bill lists the IRGC as a terrorist entity, allows victims of state-sponsored torture and extrajudicial killing to seek damages, and requires the government to respond to committee requests for listing new terrorist entities or states. 300 words.
Opposition Motion—Balanced Budget Members debate a Conservative motion urging the government to table a plan for balanced budgets, citing concerns over rising inflation, increased mortgage payments, and high household debt due to Liberal spending. Conservatives advocate for eliminating deficits and reducing red tape. Liberals defend their investments in Canadians, citing strong economic recovery and job growth, while attributing inflation to global factors. The Bloc supports a plan for fiscal prudence but criticizes Liberal spending and Conservative austerity. NDP opposes, emphasizing corporate greed and advocating for social programs and higher corporate taxes. 45000 words, 5 hours.
Main Estimates, 2023-24 First reading of Bill C-54. The bill grants sums of money to His Majesty for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. It is confirmed to be in its usual form and passes through all parliamentary stages. 500 words, 10 minutes.
Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023-24 First reading of Bill C-55. The bill grants sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The House debates and passes the bill through all stages, including committee of the whole. 500 words, 10 minutes.
Online News ActGovernment Orders
The House resumed from June 20 consideration of the motion that Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, be read the third time and passed.
Bill C-42 Canada Business Corporations ActGovernment Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Pursuant to an order made earlier today, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at the third reading stage of Bill C-42.
Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, with Liberals members voting in favour.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote and, in a spirit of collegiality, Conservatives are voting yea.
Luc Thériault Bloc Montcalm, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will vote in favour.
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 vote and will be voting in favour.
Bill C-42 Canada Business Corporations ActGovernment Orders
Public Sector Integrity CommissionerGovernment Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Pursuant to an order made earlier today, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the appointment of Harriet Solloway as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner.
Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank you, all the parliamentary staff and all my colleagues in the House, and, one last time, I believe if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting in favour.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, again, for it seems the final time this evening, Conservatives agree to apply the vote and we are voting nay.
Luc Thériault Bloc Montcalm, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will vote 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 once again agrees to apply the vote and will vote in favour.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting against.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and I vote in favour.
Public Sector Integrity CommissionerGovernment Orders
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare the motion carried.
I wish all hon. members a wonderful summer break, and that they and their families enjoy themselves so that in September, they come back in full form.
A motion to adjourn the House under Standing Order 38 deemed to have been moved.
