House of Commons Hansard #208 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was debt.
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Technical Issues Raised During the Taking of Recorded Division Members debate alleged coercion and technical issues with a voting app, particularly concerning Conservative MPs. Liberal and NDP members call for an investigation, while the Speaker commits to reviewing the system. 800 words.
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Members debate the 5th report on railway safety and its impact on communities. The NDP highlights concerns about worker fatigue and accidents, the conflict of interest in rail company investigations, and inadequate emergency response for dangerous goods. They also address environmental risks, self-regulation, and the federal government's slow action on safety recommendations. 2900 words, 25 minutes.
Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 Third reading of Bill C-47. The bill, which implements the 2023 budget, aims to `support Canadians and grow the Canadian economy` by creating jobs, enhancing competitiveness, and transitioning to a clean economy. It includes measures for `low-income workers`, families, and homebuyers, along with assistance for Ukraine and an anti-flipping tax. The Liberal government emphasizes `climate action` and investments in clean electricity, while the Conservative opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, asserts that his party will `fight to prevent this budget from being passed`, citing concerns over increased national debt, inflation, and a looming debt crisis. He advocates for reduced government spending, lower taxes, and streamlined regulations. 32800 words, 4 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
The House resumed from May 31 consideration of the motion that Bill C-284, An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-284 National Strategy for Eye Care ActPrivate Members' 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-284 under Private Members' Business.
The question is on the motion.
Bill C-284 National Strategy for Eye Care ActPrivate Members' 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 June 2 consideration of the motion that Bill S‑202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill S-202 Parliament of Canada ActPrivate Members' 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 report stage of Bill S‑202, under Private Members' Business.
The question is on the motion.
Bill S-202 Parliament of Canada ActPrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
The House resumed from June 5 consideration of the motion that Bill C‑281, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), the Broadcasting Act and the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act, be read the third time and passed.
Bill C-281 International Human Rights ActPrivate Members' 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 third reading stage of Bill C‑281 under Private Members' Business.
Bill C-281 International Human Rights ActPrivate Members' Business
Bill C-281 International Human Rights ActPrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Order. It is my duty, pursuant to Standing Order 38, to inform the House that the question to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment is as follows: the hon. member for Port Moody—Coquitlam, Infrastructure.
The House resumed from June 6 consideration of Bill C‑47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, as reported (with amendments) from the committee, and of the motions in Group No. 1.
The Speaker Anthony Rota
Pursuant to order made earlier today, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions on the motions at report stage of Bill C‑47.
The question is on Motion No. 1. A vote on this motion also applies to Motion No. 2.
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare Motion No. 1 defeated. I therefore declare Motion No. 2 defeated.
The question is on Motion No. 3.
A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 4 to 14.
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I declare Motion No. 3 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 4 to 14 defeated.
The member for Mississauga—Lakeshore has a point of order.
The Speaker Anthony Rota
I just want to clarify that because the vote has already been announced, we have to ask for unanimous consent.
Do we have unanimous consent?
Some hon. members
Agreed.
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The question is on Motion No. 15. A vote on this motion will also apply to Motions Nos. 16 to 111.
