The hon. Leader of the Opposition.
House of Commons Hansard #277 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was illness.
House of Commons Hansard #277 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was illness.
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Alleged Misleading Comments by the Prime Minister Alain Therrien raises a question of privilege, alleging the Prime Minister misled the House about responsibility for inviting Yaroslav Hunka in September 2023, arguing the PMO's role was downplayed after the Speaker was blamed. 800 words, 10 minutes.
Criminal Code Second reading of Bill C-62. The bill extends the temporary exclusion of medical assistance in dying eligibility for persons suffering solely from a mental illness by three years, until March 17, 2027. The Liberal government states more time is needed for system readiness, citing provincial and medical concerns. Conservatives call for an indefinite pause, arguing the system is unprepared and irremediability cannot be determined. The Bloc supports the principle but questions the delay length. 13500 words, 2 hours.
Criminal Code Second reading of Bill C-332. The bill amends the Criminal Code to criminalize controlling or coercive conduct in intimate relationships. Supporters argue this pattern of behaviour often precedes physical violence and is a major risk factor for femicide. Criminalizing it would provide tools for intervention and help victims, particularly marginalized women, access support. 7500 words, 1 hour.
Pierre Poilievre ConservativeLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the results speak for themselves. When I was the housing minister, rent was $950. It is now over $2,000. When I was the housing minister, the average mortgage payment on a newly purchased home was $1,400. It is now over $3,500.
My common-sense plan would require cities to permit 15% more homebuilding as a condition of getting federal money. It would require that they build housing around transit stations rather than having empty fields there. It would require the sale of 6,000 federal buildings and thousands of acres of federal land to build.
Why will the Prime Minister not build homes instead of building bureaucracy?
Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the reality is that Canadians just cannot trust the Conservatives, their attacks and their talking points. Why? Because an active paid lobbyist is the one giving them all the advice on how to win their campaign.
The reality is the big business and money behind the Conservatives is once again driving their agenda as they propose cuts to vulnerable Canadians, underinvestments in housing and no solutions to the very real challenges Canadians are facing. They are in the pockets of big business, as evidenced by Jenni Byrne's work for Loblaws.
Ben Carr Liberal Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, after months of debate in this House, albeit without the support of a single member of the Conservative Party, we voted to advance the new Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement. President Zelenskyy and the thousands of Canadian Ukrainians I represent in my riding of Winnipeg South Centre expect our government to be there for them, and we have been every step of the way.
Can the Prime Minister tell Canadians why this deal is important for Ukraine and Canada? Will he reaffirm Canada's unwavering support for our ally as it fights to defend the interests of democracies around the world?
Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the President of Ukraine asked us for a modernized Ukrainian free trade deal with Canada that would deal with investments, digital services and a range of things that are necessary for Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery from the war.
The Conservative leader yesterday again shamelessly strong-armed his MPs who represent Ukrainian communities to betray them and play straight into Putin's hands.
On this side, the members for Winnipeg South Centre, Etobicoke Centre, Kingston and the Islands, University—Rosedale, Winnipeg South, Markham—Thornhill, Scarborough Southwest, Ahuntsic-Cartierville and the entire Liberal caucus—
International TradeOral Questions
Gord Johns NDP Courtenay—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, Canadians spend over a billion dollars out of their own pockets on mental health services every year. With the cost of everything only going up, Canadians are making a difficult choice. Do they put food on the table or get the therapy they need?
The Liberals promised $4.5 billion in mental health funding, but they are still well over a billion dollars short, even with the bilateral agreements.
Our communities need support. It cannot be left to Conservative premiers. Will the Prime Minister commit to delivering direct mental health funding to community-based mental health organizations in the upcoming budget?
Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I am certain that the member for Courtenay—Alberni is not proposing that we work around the outstanding government of the Province of British Columbia. We are working hand in hand with provinces to deliver mental health services across the country with our historic health accords, worth $200 billion, which include significant transfers for mental health and accountability so Canadians can see real results.
We are moving forward and stepping up on making sure that Canadians have proper access to mental health care. We will do it through partnership with the provinces who want to and with clear data from the provinces that are resistant. We need to make sure we are delivering mental health right across the country.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Mr. Speaker, whistle-blower information from HSBC documents shows rampant mortgage fraud by people using fake high salaries from fake jobs in China to get mortgages and buy houses in Canada. How is it possible for a person with no income to buy four houses?
These frauds fuel real estate bubbles and the information supports FINTRAC findings on Chinese money laundering in Canadian real estate. How can the Prime Minister make housing more available and affordable when fraudsters are buying up multiple homes? Why is the government ignoring the damage created by money laundering and mortgage fraud in Canada?
Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, just a few days ago, we reinforced and extended our foreign homebuyer ban to make sure that homes in Canada are used by Canadians to live in, not as investment vehicles for foreign entities or foreign owners.
This is part of our broad plan, which invests in more housing, that increases supply and ensures that families are able to afford the future they want to build for their kids in their communities right across the country. We are stepping up on housing. We will continue to do so while the Conservatives have no plan.
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
I wish to draw to the attention of hon. members to the presence in the gallery of Mr. Ville Tavio, Minister of Foreign Trade and Development for Finland.
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
In addition, in recognition of Black History Month, I also wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of Zanana Akande, the first Black woman to serve as a cabinet minister in Canada.
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and, if you seek it, I believe, or at least I hope, you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion. I move that, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, for today's sitting, the ordinary hour of daily adjournment shall be midnight, and after 6:30 p.m., no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair, and when no member wishes to speak on the motion for the second reading stage of Bill C-62, an act to amend the Criminal Code, medical assistance in dying, No. 2, or at midnight, whichever is earlier, the debate on the said motion shall be deemed adjourned, the House shall adjourn until the next sitting day, and the debate, pursuant to Standing Order 38, shall not take place.
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The Speaker Greg Fergus
All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
Frank Caputo Conservative Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to rise on behalf of the people of Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
On a point of order, during question period, the Prime Minister said that people do not just leave house arrest and steal a vehicle. I would like to table—
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The House resumed from February 5 consideration of the motion.
FinanceCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Greg Fergus
It being 3:21 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion to concur in the 15th report of the Standing Committee on Finance concerning the extension of time to consider Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services).
Call in the members.
Committees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The House resumed from February 6 consideration of the motion.
