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.
Bill C-78 Tax Break for All Canadians ActGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
It being 10:39 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, every question necessary to dispose of the second reading stage of Bill C‑78 is deemed put, a recorded division is deemed requested, and the division shall not be deferred.
Call in the members.
Bill C-78 Tax Break for All Canadians ActGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I declare the motion carried.
Accordingly, pursuant to order made earlier today, this bill is deemed referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed.
(Bill read the second time, considered in committee of the whole, reported, concurred in, read the third time and passed)
Bill C-78 Tax Break for All Canadians ActGovernment Orders
Karina Gould LiberalLeader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I move:
That the House do now adjourn.
Bill C-78 Tax Break for All Canadians ActGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
Pursuant to order made on Wednesday, February 28, the motion is deemed adopted.
(Motion agreed to)
Bill C-78 Tax Break for All Canadians ActGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
The House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10. a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).
(The House adjourned at 11:24 p.m.)