Debates of Nov. 26th, 2024

House of Commons Hansard #376 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was cbc.

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Criminal Code First reading of Bill C-420. The bill creates a registry of criminal organizations and allows for freezing and confiscating their ill-gotten property. .

Official Languages Members debate a report condemning CBC for using a Paris studio to translate a podcast, allegedly to avoid the Quebec accent. Discussion expands to CBC/Radio-Canada management, including executive bonuses amidst job cuts and declining performance. Conservatives reiterate their plan to defund CBC English services while maintaining Radio-Canada funding. Other parties argue this plan would harm French and English minority communities and undermine the public broadcaster's role in national unity and journalism. An amendment proposes redirecting bonuses to broadcasting. 22000 words, 3 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Products Brian Masse and Pierre Poilievre request an emergency debate on Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, citing threats to Canada's economy, border security, and domestic economic challenges. 900 words.

Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Members debate the government's refusal to provide unredacted documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada funding, ordered by the House in June after an Auditor General's report found funding issues and conflicts of interest. Conservatives allege corruption and that the government is in contempt of Parliament. Liberals claim the House order is flawed, citing potential Charter concerns, and argue the matter should go to committee. The NDP and Bloc also raise concerns about mismanagement and the ongoing debate. 30400 words, 4 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Statements by Members

Canada summer jobs program impact

Call for kindness in Canada

Tribute to Italian Ambassador Ferrari

Atlantic fishery forum in Caraquet

Royal Canadian Legion and Jean-Pierre Saab

Crime crisis in Hamilton area

Situation of women political prisoners in Iran

Tribute to Winston Churchill

Criticism of Liberal spending and Bloc support

GST/HST removal on essential goods

Increased violent crime under Liberal government

Criticism of NDP support for Liberals

Removing GST/HST on essential goods

Justice for Inuit harmed by police

Canada's environmental performance and COP29

Criticism of Liberal economic policies

Support for tax cuts on essentials

Question Period

The Conservatives demand a "Canada first plan" to address the Prime Minister's failures on US trade relations and potential tariffs. They criticize economic vandalism, calling to cancel tax hikes like the carbon tax and capital gains tax that harm jobs and investment. Concerns are also raised about border security, the broken immigration system, failed drug liberalization policies, and the state of the military.

The Liberals emphasize their constructive engagement with the incoming US administration to protect Canadian jobs and trade using a Team Canada approach, including border security cooperation. They highlight economic supports like a GST tax holiday and cash back for workers, alongside record investments in sectors, managing planned immigration, addressing addiction, and increasing defence spending.

The Bloc focuses on economic security for retirees, protecting the Quebec economy from potential Trump tariffs through a clear plan, demanding action on border security to counter smugglers and organized crime, and proposing reversing the burden of proof for criminal assets.

The NDP demand the government fight potential US tariffs threatening jobs. They criticize the exclusion of seniors, students, and people with disabilities from cost-of-living rebates, and raise concerns about corporate control over Canadian forests.

U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Products Members debate the potential US 25% tariffs on Canadian products. Concerns include economic impact, job losses, and border security. NDP calls for a broad strategy involving unions and trade diversification. Liberals emphasize the mutually beneficial Canada-US relationship and a "team Canada approach". Conservatives argue Canada is weakened by government policies and propose a "Canada first" plan to cut taxes, boost energy, and secure the border. Bloc highlights Quebec industry concerns like aluminum and forestry and criticizes both major parties' approaches. 42400 words, 5 hours.

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TaxationOral Questions

3:10 p.m.

NDP

Laurel Collins NDP Victoria, BC

Mr. Speaker, everyday Canadians are scraping by, while CEOs get richer. The Liberals are letting Canadians down. They put an expiry date on their GST cut. On the rebate, the Liberals' message to seniors, students and people with disabilities is that they do not get a break. It is shameful.

As for the Conservatives, they only want tax breaks for billionaires, not parents who are just trying to keep up with their bills and grocery costs.

Why will the government not make billionaires pay their fair share so that seniors and people on disability get a break?

TaxationOral Questions

3:10 p.m.

Outremont Québec

Liberal

Rachel Bendayan LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Mr. Speaker, my colleague opposite knows very well that our government has done the most in order to ensure tax fairness throughout the country. We have acted in order to ensure that the very wealthy pay their fair share. We are helping vulnerable Canadians who need our support, as well as working Canadians. Working Canadians are going to receive a cheque in the spring, and I certainly hope that the NDP will support it.

Forestry IndustryOral Questions

3:10 p.m.

NDP

Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON

Mr. Speaker, Asia Pulp & Paper and the Wijaya family have a notorious track record. All of the alarm bells should have been sounding when their front company, Paper Excellence, showed up to get control of Canadian operations. Instead, the government laid out the red carpet. Now Asia Pulp & Paper controls vast sections of Canada's forests.

The Minister of Innovation brags that he has never taken any lessons. Obviously, he got played like a rube at the county fair. Why did the government abandon our workers and sell out our forests, and what is it going to do to protect our mills and our forestry communities?

Forestry IndustryOral Questions

3:10 p.m.

Saint-Maurice—Champlain Québec

Liberal

François-Philippe Champagne LiberalMinister of Innovation

Mr. Speaker, I have a lot of respect for the member, but he should get his facts straight. In fact, we stood up for our workers and for our industry. In fact, we had a national security review. In fact, they are bound by undertakings for years to come to protect the industry and to protect our workers.

When it comes to national security, we will always be on the side of Canadians, and we always make sure that we protect our national interests and our economic interests.

Presence in GalleryOral Questions

3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of a friend of this Parliament and our country, His Excellency Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, the Parliament of Ukraine.

Presence in GalleryOral Questions

3:15 p.m.

Some hon. members

Hear, hear!

The House resumed from November 25 consideration of the motion.

Public AccountsCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

It being 3:16 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion to concur in the 37th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Call in the members.

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

Vote #891

Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

3:30 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

The House resumed consideration of the motion, of the amendment and of the amendment to the amendment.