The hon. member for Lakeland.
House of Commons Hansard #280 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was maid.
House of Commons Hansard #280 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was maid.
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National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act Second reading of Bill C-317. The bill seeks to establish a national strategy for flood and drought forecasting, aiming to improve coordination, information sharing, and share best practices across Canada. While generally supported, concerns include potential federal overreach into provincial jurisdiction and the need for the strategy to provide tangible and practical solutions. Some emphasize the importance of respecting provincial strategies already in place. 8100 words, 1 hour.
Government Business No. 34—Proceedings on Bill C-62 Members debate a motion to expedite Bill C-62, delaying Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for mental illness until 2027. The government states the delay is needed for readiness, requested by different jurisdictions. Conservatives argue against MAID for mental illness and advocate to stand up for those with mental illness. Bloc members question Why take three years for the delay. The NDP criticizes the government's past handling, calling it an ill-advised 11th hour amendment. 13900 words, 2 hours.
Impact Assessment Act First reading of Bill C-375. The bill amends the Impact Assessment Act, enabling federal-provincial deals to exempt projects and allow a single assessment for faster approval. .
Criminal Code First reading of Bill C-376. The bill amends the Criminal Code to institute a mandatory weapons prohibition for individuals convicted of violent indictable offences. .
Parliament of Canada Act First reading of Bill C-377. The bill establishes a process for parliamentarians to request secret security clearance, facilitating access to information deemed necessary for national security and accountability. 100 words.
Canada Labour Code First reading of Bill C-378. The bill amends the Canada Labour Code to increase the time limit for former employees to file harassment complaints from three months to two years. 100 words.
Combating Motor Vehicle Theft Act First reading of Bill C-379. The bill amends the Criminal Code to toughen penalties for repeat motor vehicle thieves acting on behalf of organized crime. .
Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 First reading of Bill C-380. The bill amends the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to remove plastic manufactured items from the list of toxic substances, aiming to reverse the plastic straw ban and prevent food cost increases. 200 words.
Protection Against Extortion Act First reading of Bill C-381. The bill amends the Criminal Code concerning extortion, reintroducing mandatory minimum penalties that the Mover states were removed by the Liberal government's Bill C-5. .
National Council for Reconciliation Act Bill C-29. The bill, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, responds to TRC Calls to Action 53-56 by creating a body to monitor and report on reconciliation progress. Members debate the bill and Senate amendments, discussing the need for Indigenous leadership, government accountability, consultation processes, inclusion of off-reserve voices like the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, and the importance of economic reconciliation. While parties generally support the council's creation, concerns are raised about the bill's initial flaws and the government's approach to consultation and implementation. 20500 words, 2 hours.
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House call on the government to axe the quadruple carbon tax—
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I would like to remind the hon. member for Lakeland to please not only listen to the good advice from the hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill but also, please, respect the advice of the Chair.
The hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.
Michael Cooper Conservative St. Albert—Edmonton, AB
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House, noting its resolution of June 12—
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
Corey Tochor Conservative Saskatoon—University, SK
Mr. Speaker, there was another attempted arson at a church on the weekend, and if you seek unanimous consent, you will find—
The House resumed from February 8 consideration of the motion, and of the amendment.
Opposition Motion—Federal Immigration TargetsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Greg Fergus
It being 3:20 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the motion of the member for Beloeil—Chambly relating to the business of supply.
Call in the members.
Opposition Motion—Federal Immigration TargetsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Opposition Motion—Federal Immigration TargetsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Federal Immigration TargetsBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
I declare the amendment carried.
The next question is on the main motion, as amended.
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.
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
I declare the motion carried.
I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 27 minutes.
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports from the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights: the 20th report, in relation to the motion adopted on Thursday, February 8 regarding the hate and violence directed toward the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and the 21st report, regarding the proposals for the 2023 corrective act.
Procedure and House AffairsCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
February 12th, 2024 / 3:50 p.m.
Liberal
Bardish Chagger Liberal Waterloo, ON
Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 58th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs regarding the membership of committees of the House. If the House gives its consent, I intend to move concurrence in the 58th report later this day.
Gérard Deltell Conservative Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C‑375, An Act to amend the Impact Assessment Act (federal-provincial agreements).
Madam Speaker, it is with much emotion and pride that I introduce my first bill. It is never too late to do good.
This bill amends the Impact Assessment Act to provide that the federal government and the provinces may, if certain conditions are met, enter into agreements to exempt certain projects from the application of that act.
Simply put, this means that for each project, only one assessment will be done to give the green light as quickly as possible to the green projects that are so badly needed in Canada.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Eric Melillo Conservative Kenora, ON
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-376, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (orders prohibiting the possession of weapons).
Madam Speaker, it is my honour to introduce my private member's bill today, which simply would amend the Criminal Code to institute a mandatory weapons prohibition for all individuals convicted of a violent indictable offence. This is a common-sense approach to target violent offenders, given the alarming increase in violent crime we have seen across the country.
I look forward to debating this in greater detail when the time comes and having the support, hopefully, of colleagues on all sides of the House.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Alex Ruff Conservative Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, ON
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (need to know).
Madam Speaker, my bill would basically introduce and formalize a process to enable parliamentarians to request a secret security clearance from the Government of Canada by deeming that they need access to the information for the purposes of processing that request.
Currently, individual parliamentarians have limited probability of obtaining a security clearance unless they possess one from a previous career or have the privilege of sitting on one of the special committees.
Ultimately, this bill would increase Parliament's ability to take national security and intelligence issues seriously while facilitating Parliament's ability not only to hold the government to account, but also to increase Canadians' trust in our federal democratic processes and institutions.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Dominique Vien Conservative Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis, QC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees).
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Beauce for seconding my bill. I really appreciate it.
I am very proud to introduce this bill, which will make life easier for former employees of organizations subject to the Canada Labour Code. With this bill, I hope that we will all agree to give former workers a little more time to file harassment complaints.
The code currently provides for three months, which, in my opinion, is too short a time frame, whereas there is no limitation period for current employees. The bill, therefore, seeks to increase the time limit for former employees from three months to two years. Some will see that I am consistent in my approach, even though I changed this time frame when I was labour minister in the National Assembly.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
