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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.
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 clarifies the rules of Question Period, emphasizing questions must relate to the government's administrative responsibility, not attack the opposition, to maintain government accountability. 900 words.
Public Accounts Members debate report 8 of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, specifically regarding "Pandemic Preparedness, Surveillance, and Border Control Measures". The focus is on border control, with Conservatives raising concerns about fentanyl and opioid trafficking and immigration visa issues. The Liberals defend their record, pointing to increased funding and staffing for border services, and accuse the Conservatives of hypocrisy and of amplifying false narratives that damage Canada's trade relationship with the U.S. The NDP accuse the Conservatives of cutting border positions while in power and of undermining Canada to benefit Donald Trump. 25200 words, 3 hours.
Industry and Technology Members debate splitting Bill C-27, arguing that separating the privacy and AI components would allow for better scrutiny and faster progress. The NDP proposes the split due to concerns that the bill, in its current form, compromises Canadians' privacy for consumer interests and undermines the Privacy Commissioner. The Liberal Party opposes splitting the bill, emphasizing a holistic approach and highlighting investments in AI safety. 6200 words, 45 minutes.
Access to Parliamentary Precinct MP Gazan responds to accusations from the Conservative MP for Thornhill, refuting claims of organizing a demonstration and breaching parliamentary privilege, defending her support for Jewish protesters against genocide in Gaza, and criticizing attempts to stifle dissent. 1000 words, 10 minutes.
Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5 Members debate Conservative leader Poilievre's motion calling for action to address the fentanyl crisis. The debate focuses on Bill C-5 and its impact on drug-related crime, border security, mandatory minimum sentences, and harm reduction strategies. The NDP proposed an amendment to the motion which was not agreed to. 12900 words, 2 hours.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25 First reading of Bill C-79. The bill grants sums of money to the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025; it passes through first reading, second reading, committee of the whole, concurrence, and third reading. 400 words, 10 minutes.
Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Repeal of Bill C-5Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
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
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.
Concurrence in Vote 1—Canadian HeritageSupplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders
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.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders
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
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
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I declare the motion carried.
The hon. member for Surrey Centre on a point of order.
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
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25Government Orders
Some hon. members
Agreed.
Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON
moved that Bill C-79, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, be read the first time.
(Motion agreed to and bill read the first time)
Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON
moved that the bill be read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole.
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.
Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie—Mackenzie, AB
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting against.
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.
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
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.
