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House of Commons Hansard #368 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was liberals.
House of Commons Hansard #368 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was liberals.
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Hon. Murray Sinclair Members pay tribute to the late Honourable Murray Sinclair, remembering his significant contributions as Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, first Indigenous judge, and Senator. Speakers honour his legacy in indigenous justice, reconciliation, and human rights, noting his wisdom and courage in shining a light on Canada's colonial history and providing a path through the TRC's calls to action. 2900 words, 25 minutes.
Industry and Technology Members debate a committee report recommending the Competition Bureau investigate potential anti-competitive behaviour in Canada's e-Transfer and electronic payments industry, focusing on Interac fees. Concerns include volume-based pricing favoring large banks, high costs for smaller institutions and consumers, and lack of competition and innovation. Discussion also covers credit card interchange fees and government action, amidst Liberal accusations of Conservative filibustering. 24200 words, 3 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Refusal of Witness to Respond to Questions from Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security Alistair MacGregor raises a question of privilege regarding a witness refusing to answer questions at the Public Safety committee studying Russian disinformation, citing a breach of privilege. Other parties will review the matter. 1000 words.
Reference to Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Members debate the government's refusal to release unredacted documents regarding the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) fund, leading to a question of privilege that paralyzes House proceedings. Conservatives allege a "$400-million green slush fund" with conflicts of interest and demand accountability and transparency. Liberals cite legal concerns about releasing documents directly to the RCMP and propose referral to committee. Other parties question the impasse while raising issues like the cost of living and housing. 27800 words, 3 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Adjournment Debate - Carbon Pricing Pat Kelly accuses the Minister of Environment of suppressing a report on the carbon tax's cost and misleading Canadians. Adam van Koeverden defends the government's climate action record and accuses Conservatives of working for big oil, avoiding Kelly's specific questions. The discussion is frequently interrupted by points of order. 1300 words, 10 minutes.
Carbon PricingAdjournment Proceedings
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
No, there is no point of order, first of all. The hon. member does not have a question and should not be participating in the debate at this moment. I will ask the hon. member for Lakeland to leave the chamber. If she heckles one more time, I will have the Sergeant-at-Arms escort her out.
The hon. parliamentary secretary can wrap it up, please.
Adam van Koeverden Liberal Milton, ON
Madam Speaker, our government has been unapologetically ambitious in lowering our emissions and fighting for the environment. The Minister of Environment has brought forward over 100 measures to lower our emissions. Canadians want us to focus on the environment.
I went to the doors in 2019 and 2021, and young people, families and the elderly are concerned about climate change. Extreme weather is affecting Canadians disproportionately more than people around the world. Of people who were evacuated from their homes due to wildfire, 42% were Canadian, so I wish the Conservative Party would get the message and come forward with some actual climate action.
Carbon PricingAdjournment Proceedings
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).
(The House adjourned at 7:32 p.m.)