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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Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives criticize the government's record on the cost of living, focusing heavily on the housing crisis (doubled costs, lack of building, military housing issues). They link rising crime rates, including auto theft and extortion, to "catch-and-release" policies (house arrest, bail) and inadequate resources like port scanners. They also attribute increasing food prices to the carbon tax.
The Liberals highlight efforts on building housing, including eliminating the GST on new apartments and investing in military housing. They address crime by linking auto theft to organized crime, contrasting with Conservative approaches. They emphasize increasing competition in the grocery sector, rolling out the Canadian dental care plan, and defending the carbon price as fighting climate change while supporting Canadians.
The Bloc discusses medical assistance in dying, proposing Quebec could authorize advance requests. They criticize federal immigration failures, seeking for Quebec to repatriate all powers, noting Ottawa owes $470 million for asylum seekers and Quebec exceeded capacity.
The NDP criticize the government for letting corporate greed increase grocery prices and allow airlines to treat disabled passengers unfairly. They also highlight the underfunding of health benefits for Nunavummiut and the need for promised mental health funding.

Petitions

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.

Adjournment Debates

Seniors and affordable housing Bonita Zarrillo says seniors are being displaced by luxury condo development and criticizes the Liberals' record on affordable housing and transit funding. Chris Bittle cites the government's investments in affordable housing and transit, and welcomes Zarrillo's community applying for funding, saying the government is ready to work across party lines.
Rape by Hamas on October 7 Michelle Rempel questions why the government took so long to condemn the rape and torture of Jewish women by Hamas and calls for UN Women to be reformed. Chris Bittle reiterates that the government condemns the violence and supports investigations, highlighting Canada's feminist foreign policy.
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Opposition Motion—Auto TheftBusiness of SupplyRoutine Proceedings

3:35 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

[Chair read text of motion to House]

(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #629

Business of SupplyRoutine Proceedings

3:45 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion defeated.

The House resumed from February 6 consideration of the motion, and of the amendment.

Agriculture and Agri-FoodCommittees of the HouseOrders of the Day

3:50 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the motion to concur in the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.

(The House divided on the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #630

Committees of the HouseOrders of the Day

4 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the amendment defeated.

The next question is on the main motion.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #631

Committees of the HouseOrders of the Day

4:10 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

The House resumed from February 1 consideration of the motion.

Polish Heritage MonthPrivate Members’ Business

4:10 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 75, under Private Members' Business in the name of the member for Mississauga East—Cooksville.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #632

Polish Heritage MonthPrivate Members’ Business

4:25 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declared the motion carried.

The House resumed from February 2 consideration of the motion that Bill C-352, An Act to amend the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Bill C-352 Lowering Prices for Canadians ActPrivate Members’ Business

4:25 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-352, under Private Members' Business.

(The House divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #633

Bill C-352 Lowering Prices for Canadians ActPrivate Members’ Business

4:35 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology.

(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

The House resumed from February 5 consideration of the motion.

Citizens' Assembly on Electoral ReformPrivate Members’ Business

4:35 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 86 under Private Members' Business in the name of the member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith.

The question is as follows. May I dispense?

Citizens' Assembly on Electoral ReformPrivate Members’ Business

4:35 p.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Citizens' Assembly on Electoral ReformPrivate Members’ Business

4:35 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

[Chair read text of motion to House]

(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #634

Citizens' Assembly on Electoral ReformPrivate Members’ Business

4:50 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion defeated.

I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 89 minutes.

It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Port Moody—Coquitlam, Housing; the hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill, Foreign Affairs.

Justice and Human RightsCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

4:50 p.m.

Liberal

Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 19th report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights in relation to Bill C-40, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, to make consequential amendments to other Acts and to repeal a regulation (miscarriage of justice reviews).

The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments.

Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with DisabilitiesCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings

4:50 p.m.

Conservative

Rosemarie Falk Conservative Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 14th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities in relation to Bill C-318, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (adoptive and intended parents). The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments.