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House of Commons Hansard #378 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was businesses.
House of Commons Hansard #378 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was businesses.
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Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Members debate accusations that Liberal MPs are muzzled or shackled, contrasted with Conservative claims of free speech. The discussion also covers the release of names related to foreign interference, the Conservative leader's security clearance, and issues surrounding the SDTC fund. A motion to adjourn the debate is introduced. 2800 words, 20 minutes.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the House Members debate a motion stemming from the Ethics Committee report on a former minister's conduct and a witness's refusal to cooperate. The committee seeks to compel the witness, the minister's business partner who refused to answer questions, to appear before the House bar to provide information related to alleged business improprieties and compliance with the Conflict of Interest Act, following the committee's finding of a breach of privilege. 4100 words, 35 minutes.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further Adjourned Members debate a proposed temporary GST/HST tax holiday on certain goods around the holidays. Liberals say it provides needed relief, while Conservatives call it a "tax trick" and advocate for axing the carbon tax and broader measures. NDP support relief but prefer a permanent removal of GST on essentials. Concerns are raised about the impact on small businesses. 4300 words, 35 minutes.
Government Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78 Members debate the government's proposed temporary GST/HST holiday on certain goods. Liberals argue it offers needed affordability relief and supports businesses. Conservatives call it a costly, complex "tax trick" that hurts small businesses and fails to address inflation, contrasting it with their plan to axe the carbon tax. Other parties question its scope and temporary nature. 14500 words, 2 hours.
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Second reading of Bill C-380. The bill amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act regarding plastic manufactured items. Liberals and NDP call it a step backward [/debates/2024/11/28/kevin-lamoureux-19/], hindering efforts to fight plastic pollution and ban single-use plastics, linking it to Conservative policy. Conservatives argue plastics are essential and beneficial [/debates/2024/11/28/lianne-rood-2/], criticize bans as harmful to the economy and health, and advocate for recycling and waste management. 4500 words, 35 minutes.
Government Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C-78 Members debate Bill C-78 proposing a temporary GST/HST exemption on items like prepared foods, kids' clothing, and restaurant meals from December 14 to February 15. Liberals argue it provides timely affordability relief. Conservatives oppose it as a poorly targeted "tax trick" complicated for businesses, contrasting it with their call to axe the carbon tax. The Bloc Québécois criticizes the arbitrary list and temporary nature, while the NDP supports it as a step but pushes for permanent relief on all essentials. 18700 words, 3 hours.
Tax Break for All Canadians Act Second reading of Bill C-78. The bill proposes a two-month GST/HST holiday on select goods, including children's items and restaurant meals, for temporary cost of living relief. The government and NDP support it for affordability, while Conservatives and Bloc Québecois call it a costly "tax trick" and oppose it for not targeting those most in need or helping small businesses. 10500 words, 2 hours.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
An hon. member
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Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
Conservative
John Brassard Conservative Barrie—Innisfil, ON
Madam Speaker, if she does not like what I am saying, tell her to cite a standing order rule on this, because everything I am saying is correct.
Laurel Collins NDP Victoria, BC
Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. In House of Commons Procedure and Practice, chapter 3 says that when a member repeatedly gives false information it can be ruled as unparliamentary.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
I think that is a matter of debate and I am not prepared to judge because I have not been following the conversation.
The hon. member for Barrie—Innisfil.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
Conservative
John Brassard Conservative Barrie—Innisfil, ON
Madam Speaker, they can make those claims all they want. I will stand by everything I said. In 2022, the NDP signed a costly coalition agreement with the Liberals whereby they would support the government—
Ken Hardie Liberal Fleetwood—Port Kells, BC
On a point of order, Madam Speaker, it is useful now and then for the Conservatives to be accurate. It was not a coalition. The member is misleading the House.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
Some hon. members
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Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
We will proceed. I think the hon. member has given an answer.
Questions and comments, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the President of the Treasury Board.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
Mount Royal Québec
Liberal
Anthony Housefather LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board
Madam Speaker, I very much thank, as always, my entertaining colleague and the chairman of the ethics committee for his speech, although it really pains me deeply to be identified as obstructionist. I do not think I am obstructionist and I am sure the member would like to correct that on the record when he speaks.
I looked at the minutes of the July meeting where we reported Mr. Anderson to the House, and the vote was unanimous, but the hon. chairman said the vote was not unanimous. My feeling is it was a unanimous recommendation, because I do believe Mr. Anderson should appear before the House, so I wanted to correct that as well.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
November 28th, 2024 / 12:20 p.m.
Conservative
John Brassard Conservative Barrie—Innisfil, ON
Madam Speaker, I believe what I was saying was with respect to going in camera. That was not unanimous and that is what I was referring to.
I do want to say that the hon. member conducts himself with great honour and great integrity at the committee.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
Milton Ontario
Liberal
Adam van Koeverden LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity
Madam Speaker, on a point of order, I move:
That the debate be now adjourned.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
The hon. member did not need to mention a point of order. He had the floor.
If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the HousePrivilegeOrders of the Day
PrivilegeOrders of the Day
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
Burlington Ontario
Liberal
Karina Gould LiberalLeader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, in relation to the consideration of Government Business No. 43, I move:
That debate be not further adjourned.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, there will now be a 30-minute question period.
I invite hon. members who wish to ask questions to rise in their places or use the “raise hand” function so that the Chair has some idea of the number of members who wish to participate in this question period.
The hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
Conservative
Damien Kurek Conservative Battle River—Crowfoot, AB
Madam Speaker, I know many Canadians are asking themselves a question. The Liberals, supported by the NDP, are offering a small tax trick for a few Canadians, including on Christmas trees, but only if they are bought after December 14. If it is anything like in my household, the tree has already been set up for a few days.
The question is very simple: Why do the Liberals not reject the tax trick and instead vote to axe the carbon tax for all Canadians for good?
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
Compton—Stanstead Québec
Liberal
Marie-Claude Bibeau LiberalMinister of National Revenue
Madam Speaker, it is always shocking to see how little the Conservatives have understood about climate change and how important it is to put a price on pollution. It is important now and it is important for our children and grandchildren.
What we are doing right now is recognizing that it is hard for families, seniors and Canadians in general. We have no control over the price of consumer goods, but we can eliminate the GST for a while to give Canadians a little break over the coming holiday season and the often challenging months that follow it.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
Winnipeg North Manitoba
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Madam Speaker, during the holiday season, we have the opportunity to give a bit of relief to Canadians if all of us of all political parties agree and vote for a tax cut of the GST on a number of products. I believe most Canadians would see that as a positive thing. I find it shocking that the Conservative Party, the leader of the Conservative Party, wants to vote against this motion and continue the filibuster as opposed to actually debating the issue of giving Canadians a tax break.
Could my colleague provide her thoughts on how important it is to give Canadians relief?
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
Liberal
Marie-Claude Bibeau Liberal Compton—Stanstead, QC
Madam Speaker, I think that my colleague is absolutely right. We have seen this for weeks now, for years in fact. When there is a measure to be put in place, something designed to help Canadians deal with difficult situations, the Conservatives are never there.
We know things are difficult right now. We know that families and individuals are squeezed during the holiday season. While we do not have control over prices, we do have control over taxes. We can choose to remove the GST and HST for two months to give Canadians a breather.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
Conservative
John Brassard Conservative Barrie—Innisfil, ON
Madam Speaker, I am wondering if a page could provide me with some tape so I can tape together the coalition agreement that was apparently ripped up by the leader of the NDP. What a shame and what a sham.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
NDP
Lindsay Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON
Madam Speaker, on a point of order, maybe you could remind the hon. member that we are not allowed to use props. He should remember that.
Motion That Debate Be Not Further AdjournedGovernment Business No. 43—Proceedings on Bill C‑78Government Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
Members are not allowed to use props, as the hon. member well knows, and that includes slivers of paper.
The hon. member for Barrie—Innisfil.
