House of Commons Hansard #386 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was conservatives.

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Oral Questions—Speaker's Ruling The Speaker rules that questions in Question Period must relate to government administrative responsibility. Question Period's purpose is government accountability, not attacking opposition parties who lack the same response opportunity. The Speaker will enforce this. 900 words.

Public Accounts Members debate a Public Accounts report on pandemic border measures, focusing on current border security. Conservatives raise concerns about lax controls, increased fentanyl trafficking, illegal crossings, and potential U.S. tariffs, criticizing the government's record. Liberals defend their border investments, accusing Conservatives of amplifying misinformation and past cuts. NDP members also criticize Conservative border cuts and accuse them of undermining Canada by echoing U.S. rhetoric. Bloc members criticize federal border management and call for CBSA administrative supervision. 25200 words, 3 hours.

Industry and Technology NDP moves to split Bill C-27 into privacy/tribunal and AI components. They argue the bill is poorly drafted and compromises privacy, seeking to pass the privacy component and protect the Privacy Commissioner. Liberals argue for a holistic approach, are open to amendments, and accuse parties of obstruction. 6200 words, 45 minutes.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives accuse the Prime Minister of being weak and losing control over finances and his cabinet. They highlight reported tensions between the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance over spending, alleging the Prime Minister is forcing the Minister to exceed her $40-billion deficit guardrail. They repeatedly demand the government disclose the current deficit number. A point of order was raised regarding a gallery disturbance.
The Liberals defend their record of supporting Canadians with programs like dental care, a temporary GST tax break, and child care, while criticizing Conservatives for opposing these measures. They highlight Canada's fiscal strength, including the lowest debt/deficit in the G7, and anticipate the Fall Economic Statement. Other topics include border security and Arctic foreign policy.
The Bloc criticizes the Minister of Immigration's comments on Quebec's secularism. They also condemn the government's failure to deport inadmissible foreign nationals with criminal records, particularly in Quebec, and highlight the fiasco surrounding the CBSA's CARM system.
The NDP criticize the government for siding with corporations over working people, highlighting renters facing exploitation and airline junk fees. They raise concerns about the collapsing healthcare system, thermal coal mining, and economic transition in Northern Ontario.

Access to Parliamentary Precinct NDP MP Leah Gazan responds to a Conservative MP's question of privilege, denying involvement in an event that allegedly breached privilege and defending her support for "Jews Against Genocide" demonstrators against accusations. 1000 words, 10 minutes.

Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5 Members debate a Conservative motion claiming Liberal drug policies and Bill C-5 contribute to 47,000 deaths. Conservatives propose reversing C-5, increasing sentences, and enhancing border security. Liberals, Bloc, and NDP counter that C-5 addressed unconstitutional mandatory minimums and simple possession, argue Conservatives cut border security, and advocate for harm reduction and treatment. 12900 words, 2 hours.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25 First reading of Bill C-79. The bill grants sums of money for federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. It passes all readings with support from Liberals, Bloc, NDP, and Green parties; Conservatives and one Independent vote against. 400 words, 10 minutes.

Adjournment Debates

Border security and immigration Kevin Vuong criticizes the government's border security, citing security risks and failures in the immigration system. He questions why individuals implicated in foreign interference are not named. Paul Chiang defends the government's measures, highlighting security screenings and collaboration with security agencies and international partners.
Emissions cap on oil and gas Jeremy Patzer raises concerns about the Liberal government's proposed emissions cap and its potential negative impact on Canada's GDP and jobs. Adam van Koeverden defends the cap as necessary for combating climate change and encouraging cleaner energy production, asserting it allows for a 16% increase in production.
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Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:50 p.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:50 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

[Chair read text of motion to House]

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.

Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:55 p.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Mr. Speaker, we would request a recorded vote, please.

Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

5:55 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

Following discussions among representatives of parties in the House, I understand that there is an agreement for the bells to ring for not more than 15 minutes.

Call in the members.

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

Vote #918

Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

6:25 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion lost.

Concurrence in Vote 1—Canadian HeritageSupplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:25 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

The next question is on opposed Vote No. 1. Pursuant to order made Wednesday, February 28, the motion is deemed moved and seconded. Furthermore, the question is deemed put and a recorded division is deemed requested. The question is as follows:

That Vote 1b, in the amount of $10,725,771, under Department of Canadian Heritage — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, be concurred in.

(The House divided on Motion No. 1, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #919

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:35 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:35 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, except any vote disposed of earlier today, be concurred in.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:35 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

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.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:35 p.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Mr. Speaker, we would request a recorded vote.

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

Vote #920

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

The hon. member for Surrey Centre on a point of order.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Liberal

Randeep Sarai Liberal Surrey Centre, BC

Mr. Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent to have, in the second vote, my nay changed to yea.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

Is it agreed?

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Liberal

Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Liberal

Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON

moved that the bill be read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole.

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Liberal

Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON

Mr. Speaker, I believe that if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, with the Liberal members voting in favour.

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie—Mackenzie, AB

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting against.

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Bloc

Kristina Michaud Bloc Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

December 10th, 2024 / 6:50 p.m.

Green

Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON

Mr. Chair, the Green Party agrees to apply the result of the previous vote and is voting in favour.

Bill C-79 Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders

6:50 p.m.

Independent

Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote, voting nay.