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.
Luc Thériault Bloc Montcalm, QC
Madam Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the result of the vote and is voting in favour, including the members for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel and for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
Rachel Blaney NDP North Island—Powell River, BC
Madam Speaker, the NDP agree to apply and will be voting in favour.
The Assistant Deputy Speaker Carol Hughes
I declare the motion carried.
Accordingly, this bill stands referred to a committee of the whole. I do now leave the chair for the House to go into committee of the whole.
(Bill read the second time and the House went into committee of the whole thereon, Mr. Chris d'Entremont in the chair)
(On clause 2)
Stephanie Kusie Conservative Calgary Midnapore, AB
Mr. Chair, I wonder if the President of the Treasury Board can confirm that the supply bill is in its usual form.
Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
Mr. Chair, the form of this bill is the form that was used in the previous supply period.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
On division.
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Agreed.
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Agreed.
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Bill C-67 Supplementary Estimates (C), 2023-24Government Orders
Some hon. members
Agreed.
On division.
The Chair Conservative Chris d'Entremont
(Schedule 2 agreed to)
Shall clause 1, the short title, carry?
Some hon. members
Agreed.
On division.
Some hon. members
Agreed.
On division.