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.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives focus heavily on the ArriveCAN app scandal, highlighting its $60-million cost, vastly over budget. They allege the process was rigged to pay insiders like GC Strategies millions for no work, calling it a waste of taxpayer money. They accuse the Prime Minister of being not worth the cost or the corruption.
The Liberals address the Auditor General's ArriveCAN report, accepting recommendations to improve the management of taxpayer money and ensure accountability for practices where rules were not followed. They highlight job growth, discuss providing humanitarian aid to Gaza and clarify export permits to Israel. They also touch on medical assistance in dying and protecting 2SLGBTQ+ students.
The Bloc focuses on MAID advance requests and a Quebec exemption. They scrutinize the ArriveCAN app's cost and accountability failures. They demand reimbursement for Quebec for asylum seekers and consultation on immigration capacity.
The NDP criticize the waste of $60 million on ArriveCAN, accusing Liberals of making consultants richer. They question military exports to Israel, demand action on online harms, and oppose the beer tax increase.
The Green Party calls for the government to help Canadians' family members leave Gaza via special immigration measures.

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. .

Petitions

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.

Adjournment Debates

The Carbon Tax's Impact Cheryl Gallant defends her constituent Edmund's existence and criticizes the carbon tax, claiming it hurts Canadians. Kevin Lamoureux cites the PBO's report that 80% of Canadians benefit from the carbon tax rebate, and accuses the Conservatives of climate denialism and distorting the facts.
Mortgage fraud and housing Kevin Vuong argues that mortgage fraud exacerbates housing unaffordability. He accuses the government of inaction, citing examples of fraudulent mortgages. Kevin Lamoureux defends the government's housing investments and national strategy. He cautions against linking immigration to fraud, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders.
Carbon Tax Policy Garnett Genuis criticizes the carbon tax, arguing it's a failed experiment that hasn't met environmental targets and increases costs. Kevin Lamoureux defends the carbon tax as a necessary measure supported by other parties and countries. Genuis calls for the tax to be axed, while Lamoureux questions the Conservative's environmental plan.
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Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions

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Some hon. members

No.

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The Speaker Greg Fergus

Colleagues, I am going to continue recognizing members who are rising, but I would suggest to members who have not negotiated or sought some arrangement that it would be in their interest to do so rather than waste time.

The hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon.

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Conservative

Kyle Seeback Conservative Dufferin—Caledon, ON

Mr. Speaker, these—

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Some hon. members

No.

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The hon. member for Battlefords—Lloydminster.

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Conservative

Rosemarie Falk Conservative Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House call—

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Some hon. members

No.

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The hon. member for Yorkton—Melville.

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Conservative

Cathay Wagantall Conservative Yorkton—Melville, SK

Mr. Speaker, the Canada—

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Some hon. members

No.

Oh, oh!

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The Speaker Greg Fergus

Colleagues, gather yourselves, please. We are not being inspirational to the people who might be watching us from home.

The hon. member for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola.

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Some hon. members

No.

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The hon. member for Parry Sound—Muskoka.

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Some hon. members

No.

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The Speaker Greg Fergus

The hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.

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Conservative

Michael Barrett Conservative Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, ON

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.

During question period, the member for Windsor—Tecumseh shouted that the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan was lying. That is unparliamentary language, and I believe that, if you verify with the proceedings and verification officers, they will be able to confirm the member did conduct himself in an unparliamentary way. He should withdraw the statement and apologize to the House.

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The Speaker Greg Fergus

I do not know if the member for Windsor—Tecumseh would like to take to his feet. If that language is unparliamentary, I will certainly take a look at it, but if the member wants to get up and pre-empt the work of the Speaker, it would certainly be appreciated.

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Liberal

Irek Kusmierczyk Liberal Windsor—Tecumseh, ON

Mr. Speaker, if that in fact was the case, I of course retract that statement.

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The Speaker Greg Fergus

The hon. member for New-Westminster—Burnaby is rising on a point of order.

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NDP

Peter Julian NDP New Westminster—Burnaby, BC

Mr. Speaker, you reminded all members that, as a sign of respect to Parliament, one needs to circulate motions for unanimous consent to all members in advance. Not a single Conservative did that for the UCs they are presenting today.

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The Speaker Greg Fergus

I thank the hon. member. It is good practice to do so.

The hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill.

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Conservative

Michelle Rempel Conservative Calgary Nose Hill, AB

Mr. Speaker, I am responding to that point of order. I would remind the House that the Chair has ruled in the past that, on unanimous consent motions, if a member is seeking unanimous consent and there is no consent at that time, there is no obligation for the House to listen to the entirety of the matter at hand.

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The Speaker Greg Fergus

I thank the hon. member for that supportive statement.

The hon. member for Sarnia—Lambton.

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Conservative

Marilyn Gladu Conservative Sarnia—Lambton, ON

Mr. Speaker, I move that December be Christian heritage month.

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Some hon. members

No.