House of Commons Hansard #285 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was workers.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Amendments to Bill C-318 at Committee Stage—Speaker's Ruling The Speaker rules amendments to Bill C-318 inadmissible. They extended benefits for Indigenous child placements beyond the bill's scope and infringed on the Crown's financial initiative by requiring a royal recommendation, thus are null and void. 1300 words.
Criminal Code Report stage of Bill S-205. The bill amends the Criminal Code regarding intimate partner violence, aiming to strengthen victim protection. It would require `consulting victims` before releasing an accused and allows judges to order `electronic monitoring` and specific `peace bond` conditions. Debate centres on `committee amendments`, with Conservatives arguing the bill was weakened, while others support the changes and the overall goal of protecting victims. 7000 words, 1 hour.
Government Business No. 35—Extension of Sitting Hours and Conduct of Extended Proceedings Members debate a government motion to change House rules, proposing extended sitting hours for more debate and modifying voting rules to prevent all-night sessions. Supporters argue it's necessary to counter Conservative obstruction and pass legislation like child care. Opponents call it an admission of government failure, limiting opposition tools and ignoring issues like the cost of living. 14500 words, 2 hours.
Canada Labour Code Second reading of Bill C-58. The bill proposes banning replacement workers during strikes and lockouts in federally regulated sectors to strengthen collective bargaining. It includes exceptions for health, safety, property, or environmental damage. Supporters argue it boosts workers' rights and economic stability, noting precedents in Quebec and BC. Critics question its scope and raise concerns about essential services and supply chains, while many parties debate the proposed 18-month implementation delay. 16600 words, 2 hours.
Premature Disclosure of Bill C-63 Andrew Scheer raises a question of privilege arguing that leaks of Bill C-63 details to the media before tabling constitute contempt of the House. 900 words.
Steven Guilbeault LiberalMinister of Environment and Climate Change
Mr. Speaker, just last week, in fact, I was visiting a farmer in Peterborough who is working on regenerative agriculture, but I find it—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
The Chair is having great difficulty hearing the response from the minister due to other folks taking the floor. I also see that the member who asked the question is having difficulty hearing it with his earpiece. Therefore, I would ask all members to please keep it down.
The hon. minister from the top.
Steven Guilbeault Liberal Laurier—Sainte-Marie, QC
Mr. Speaker, I find it quite ironic to be lectured by the Conservatives on support to farmers when at the end of last year they voted against the on-farm climate action fund to support sustainable agriculture. They voted against the dairy innovation and investment fund for farmers. They voted against funding in support of dairy, poultry and egg supply management producers.
On this side of the House, we believe in our farmers, we support our farmers and we help them fight climate change.
Rachael Thomas Conservative Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, common-sense Conservatives will axe the tax, build the homes, stop the crime and fix the budget. That is our commitment to Canadians.
Meanwhile, the NDP-Liberal Prime Minister cannot help but skyrocket the crime and increase the corruption. Of course, he is just not worth the cost because he is causing it to go through the roof. He is incredibly hypocritical because for him pollution is free. He can jet-set around the world while Canadians continue to pay. On April 1, they will see an increase of 23% on the carbon tax.
My question is simple: Will the Liberals finally side with Conservatives and scrap the tax?
Jonathan Wilkinson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, I think the most appropriate question is: Will the Conservatives actually look at the data?
The data will tell us that eight out of ten Canadian families get more money back, and that it is actually an affordability measure. If the hon. member would actually look at the research done by the University of Calgary she would know that.
However, I think Canadians really need to understand that the Conservative approach to climate change is to let the planet burn. It is to leave an impoverished environment and an impoverished economy for the future of our children. Shame, shame, shame.
Rachael Thomas Conservative Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, the contrast could not be more stark when it comes to the Liberals versus the Conservatives and their opposition to the Canadian people—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
Once again, colleagues, the Chair could not hear the question being asked by the hon. member, and that hon. member is actually close to the Chair.
The hon. member for Lethbridge, from the top.
Rachael Thomas Conservative Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, it is shameful that my colleagues across the way would clap for a 23% increase in the carbon tax when Canadians are lining up at food banks in insurmountable numbers. Millions of Canadians cannot afford to put food on their table and these folks over here stand and clap. That is shameful. When will they grow—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
The time has come awfully close to the end of the hon. member's question. I would like to assure the hon. member that neither the Chair nor the table had heard a comment that was unparliamentary. This is why it is very important for all members—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
Colleagues, it is very important for members to not comment while a recognized member has the floor. That way—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
I am going to ask the hon. member to restrain himself while I try to give an explanation to all members.
As I was saying to colleagues, it is so important for us to keep our voices down and to restrain ourselves—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
I am going to ask the hon. member once again to please follow the good example of his whip and restrain himself while the Chair is talking.
It is so important for colleagues to be quiet so that the Chair can hear the question and if, on occasion, members say something that is untoward or unparliamentary, the Chair or the table could hear that comment to make sure that things happen with an appropriate parliamentary tone.
I am going to give the hon. member for Lethbridge 10 seconds to put her question if she chooses. Would the hon. member for Lethbridge like to have those 10 seconds?
Rachael Thomas Conservative Lethbridge, AB
Mr. Speaker, the minister across the way had something to say to me before and perhaps would say it on the record.
Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we agree that the contrast could not be more stark. Because of the Canada carbon rebate, we are putting money back in the pockets of Canadians. In the hon. member's own province, $1,800 will go back to Canadian and Albertan families. Because of the Canada carbon rebate, $1,200 for Manitobans—
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The Speaker Greg Fergus
I want to remind members to be very judicious, if they are going to quote from something. Otherwise, it could be perceived as a prop. I will ask the hon. minister to continue. She has six seconds left on the clock.
Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON
Mr. Speaker, I will close by saying that the Leader of the Opposition's climate denial would axe all of the rebates that we are giving—
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John Williamson Conservative New Brunswick Southwest, NB
Mr. Speaker, while common-sense Conservatives will axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime, the NDP-Liberal Prime Minister is not worth the cost, the crime or the corruption after eight years.
Canadians are paying higher prices because of sky-high taxes. Today in New Brunswick, we pay almost 60¢ more for gasoline per litre than they do in neighbouring Maine. On April 1, the carbon tax is going to go up again, 23%.
Will the Liberals axe the carbon tax and give Canadians a break?
