(Title agreed to)
Shall the bill carry?
House of Commons Hansard #293 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was vote.
House of Commons Hansard #293 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was vote.
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Opposition Motion—Carbon Tax Election Members debate a Conservative non-confidence motion in the costly government over increasing the carbon tax 23 % on April 1 while Canadians cannot afford to eat, heat and house themselves, and a call for the House to be dissolved so Canadians can vote in a carbon tax election. Conservatives argue the tax exacerbates the housing crisis and cost of living, citing the Parliamentary Budget Officer that most pay more than they get in rebates. Liberals defend the tax as crucial for climate change and green economy, stating rebates benefit most households. The Bloc argues the federal tax does not apply in Quebec and criticizes the motion's premise. The NDP highlights corporate greed as a key inflation driver and points to achievements like dental care. Parties disagree on the tax's impact, effectiveness, and the need for an election. 48500 words, 5 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Witness Responses at Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates Members debate a question of privilege regarding a witness from GC Strategies who refused to answer questions at the Government Operations Committee investigating the ArriveCAN app. Members discuss the witness's potential breach of privilege or contempt of Parliament, emphasizing the importance of committee powers and the supremacy of Parliament in holding individuals and government accountable. 4500 words, 30 minutes in 2 segments: 1 2.
Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24 First reading of Bill C-67. The bill authorizes spending for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 2024, proceeding through first, second, and third readings. 300 words.
Interim Supply Members concur in interim supply of over $74 billion to fund government operations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. Liberals, Bloc, and NDP vote in favour, Conservatives and one Independent vote against. 700 words.
Interim Supply First reading of Bill C-68. The bill grants certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, passing through second reading, committee stage, report stage, and third reading. 600 words, 10 minutes.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
On division.
Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON
moved that Bill C‑68, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, be concurred in at report stage.
Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON
Madam Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find agreement to apply the result from the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting yes.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Madam Speaker, we agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives happily voting nay.
Luc Thériault Bloc Montcalm, QC
Madam Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote and will be voting in favour.
Rachel Blaney NDP North Island—Powell River, BC
Madam Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Madam Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting nay.
Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON
Madam Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you would find agreement to apply the results from the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting in favour.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Madam Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting nay.
Luc Thériault Bloc Montcalm, QC
Madam Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the result of the previous vote and will be voting yes.
Rachel Blaney NDP North Island—Powell River, BC
Madam Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Kevin Vuong Independent Spadina—Fort York, ON
Madam Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting nay.
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
I declare the motion carried.
(Bill read the third time and passed)
Steven MacKinnon Liberal Gatineau, QC
Madam Speaker, since this could be the last time that such a large number of us will be together in the House before spending the next two weeks in our respective ridings, we on this side of the House would like to wish all members and all Canadians a very happy Easter.
The Easter holiday is one of the holiest times in the Christian calendar, representing the death and rebirth of Jesus Christ. We certainly want to take a moment to wish all Canadians a most joyous and happy Easter.
Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK
Madam Speaker, I want to join my voice and those of the official opposition to what the government House leader just said. As everyone has an opportunity to go home and spend the last few days of Lent in contemplation, everyone on this side of the House wishes all the staff, the House administration, members of Parliament, their staff and all Canadians who are observing this important feast in the Christian calendar a very blessed Holy Thursday, a holy week, a meaningful Good Friday and, of course, a joyous Easter.
When all thought it was dark and reason to despair, a light came at the end of it and life triumphed over death. Happy Easter to all Canadians.
Witness Responses at Standing Committee on Government Operations and EstimatesPrivilegeGovernment Orders
Conservative
Kelly McCauley Conservative Edmonton West, AB
Madam Speaker, I am rising to add to the question of privilege raised yesterday following the tabling of the 17th report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, a report that I tabled myself.
This is part of an entirely troubling pattern that we have long been witnessing. Witnesses, whether government officials or not, are ignoring the rights, powers and privilege of parliamentarians to act as grand inquisitors of the nation.
Witness Responses at Standing Committee on Government Operations and EstimatesPrivilegeGovernment Orders
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
Order. I am sure that hon. members want to make sure that their colleague's question of privilege can be heard.
I ask members to exit if they want to have a conversation, or if they are exiting, to please not have a conversation as they exit. I know everyone is excited about going home soon, but this is not the appropriate time to have those conversations. That applies to both sides of the House.