House of Commons Hansard #366 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was documents.
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Assistance Animals Framework for Veterans Act First reading of Bill C-417. The bill establishes a framework for animal-assisted services for veterans, standardizing training, protecting veterans from scams, harmonizing access rules, and opening the door for more VAC funding. 300 words.
Employment Insurance Act First reading of Bill C-418. The bill proposes measures to reform the Employment Insurance Act, including changing eligibility, benefit duration and amounts, and expanding coverage to protect more workers, such as seasonal, non-standard, and pregnant workers. 400 words.
Public Accounts Members debate a report on Canada's climate record, noting its poor G7 ranking on emissions since 2015. Conservatives argue the government's carbon tax causes economic pain without reducing emissions, citing rising food bank use and housing issues. Liberals defend their policies, stating the carbon price and rebate help households and emissions are decreasing, while accusing the opposition of misinformation and filibustering. Bloc and NDP members criticize oil subsidies and call for a just transition, while also highlighting the need for adaptation funding for municipalities. 24800 words, 3 hours.
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Members debate allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the Sustainable Development Technology Canada program, dubbed the "green slush fund," citing Auditor General findings of conflicts of interest. Conservatives demand the government provide documents ordered by the House, alleging a cover-up of taxpayer money misuse and linking it to other scandals and the cost of living crisis. Liberals argue the motion is flawed and could interfere with an RCMP investigation, while other parties also weigh in on the need for transparency and past spending issues. 18100 words, 2 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Request for Witness to Attend at the Bar of the House Members debate an ethics probe into the Minister of Employment over allegations he violated conflict rules by being involved in a past business, potentially being "Randy" in alleged fraud. 1000 words.
Resumption of Debate on Amendment Members debate the Liberal government's handling of the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) fund, referred to as the "green slush fund". Concerns are raised about alleged mismanagement and corruption, including conflicts of interest and funds going to insiders. The debate centres on the government's refusal to release unredacted documents, defying a Speaker's order, which opposition members call contempt of Parliament. 7700 words, 1 hour.
Carbon PricingAdjournment Proceedings
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).
(The House adjourned at 7:47 p.m.)