House of Commons Hansard #298 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was page.

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Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act Report stage of Bill C-50. The bill establishes a framework to support workers and economic growth in the shift to a net-zero economy, including a partnership council and action plans. Conservatives propose numerous amendments, fearing significant job losses in traditional energy sectors and arguing it infringes on provincial jurisdiction. Liberals and NDP support the bill as a necessary step for sustainable jobs and transition, while the Bloc raises concerns about Quebec's jurisdiction. Greens call it a missed opportunity but support action. 38600 words, 11 hours in 4 segments: 1 2 3 4.

Advance Disclosure of Budget Measures Members debate a question of privilege regarding the government announcing budget policy initiatives before the budget is tabled. While precedent suggests this is a matter of convention, not privilege, Members from different parties express concern about the practice of using pre-budget leaks for political advantage and call for clearer rules on disclosing budget information. 1700 words in 2 segments: 1 2.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives criticize the Liberal government's impact on the cost of living, highlighting the carbon tax hike and its effect on gas and groceries. They demand the Prime Minister meet with premiers and stop interfering in provincial jurisdictions. They also raise concerns about government corruption, wasteful spending, and national security breaches.
The Liberals promote the sustainable jobs bill and green economy, contrasting their investments with Conservative "inaction." They highlight efforts on affordable housing, including Quebec partnerships, and defend the pollution price and related rebates. Other points include AI investments, support for youth, Indigenous services, foreign interference inquiry, and support for Ukraine.
The Bloc defends Quebec's jurisdiction, demanding federal non-interference in housing and the transfer of funds without conditions. They support Quebec's modest immigration demands and seek assurance the government won't challenge secularism.
The NDP address the housing crisis, including for the military, and the infrastructure gap and counselling for Indigenous peoples. They question military sales to Israel and accuse the government of misleading Parliament on grocery funding.
The Green Party questions the delay in launching the $1.5-billion co-op housing program and building needed homes.

Government Orders Members conduct recorded votes on multiple motions; technical issues with members' votes are noted by various parties during divisions. 500 words, 4 hours.

Adjournment Debates

Cap on Oil Emissions Mike Morrice presses the government to make good on its commitment to cap emissions from big oil. He criticizes the delays and loopholes. Julie Dabrusin defends the government's climate action and commitment to capping emissions. She cites the need for careful and thorough regulation.
Emergency Preparedness Elizabeth May argues Canada is unprepared for extreme weather, citing preventable deaths and infrastructure loss. She proposes a standing committee for all levels of government to share best practices. Julie Dabrusin highlights the government's emergency response regime, investments in firefighter training, and a national adaptation strategy, emphasizing collaboration with local governments.
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Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Ted Falk Conservative Provencher, MB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 7, be amended by replacing lines 5 and 6 on page 7 with the following:

“ments of the provinces and territories and Indigenous governments in Canada in relation to the Sustainable”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 7, be amended by replacing lines 8 to 10 on page 7 with the following:

“(e) engaging relevant partners and stakeholders in accordance with the terms of”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

April 11th, 2024 / 11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 7, be amended by replacing lines 9 and 10 on page 7 with the following:

“cluding at the national, provincial and territorial levels, in accordance with the terms of”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

Motion No. 58

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 8.

Motion No. 59

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 15 and 16 on page 7 with the following:

“8 (1) The Council consists of no more than 15 members, including two co-chairs, who are to be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommend-”; and

(b) by deleting lines 19 to 28 on page 7.

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended by deleting lines 19 to 28 on page 7

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended

(a) by replacing line 19 on page 7 with the following:

“(1.1) The Council includes the following mem-”; and

(b) by replacing lines 22 to 24 on page 7 with the following:

“(b) two members who represent trade unions;

(c) two members who represent Indigenous peoples;

(d) two members who represent industry;”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

Motion No. 64

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended by replacing line 22 on page 7 with the following:

“(b) three members who, among them, represent unionized and non-unionized workers;”

Motion No. 69

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended by replacing line 23 on page 7 with the following:

“(c) three members who represent lndigenous peoples, of whom at least two also represent workers or employers;”

Motion No. 71

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended by replacing lines 25 to 28 on page 7 with the following:

“(e) two members who represent other key stakeholder groups.”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended by replacing line 34 on page 7 with the following:

“and underrepresented groups;

(a.1) the importance of having a balance of members who represent labour, Indigenous organizations and industry; and”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 8, be amended by replacing line 3 on page 8 with the following:

“(i) the key sectors impacted by the shift to a net-zero”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

Motion No. 76

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 9.

Motion No. 77

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 10.

Motion No. 78

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 11.

Motion No. 79

That Bill C-50, in Clause 11, be amended by replacing lines 6 to 9 on page 9 with the following:

“than October 15 of each year.”

Motion No. 80

That Bill C-50, in Clause 11, be amended by replacing line 6 on page 9 with the following:

“than 20 days after the day on which a fall economic”

Motion No. 90

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 12.

Motion No. 91

That Bill C-50, in Clause 12, be amended by replacing line 17 on page 9 with the following:

“within 30 days after the day on which the Minister re-”

Motion No. 95

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 13.

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

North Vancouver B.C.

Liberal

Jonathan Wilkinson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 13, be amended by replacing lines 21 and 22 on page 9 with the following:

“prepare a written response to the Council’s annual report and must make public the response within 120 days after the”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

Motion No. 97

That Bill C-50, in Clause 13, be amended by replacing line 22 on page 9 with the following:

“must make public the response within 80 days after the”

Motion No. 101

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 14.

Motion No. 102

That Bill C-50, in Clause 14, be amended by replacing lines 27 to 29 on page 9 with the following:

“search and report on any particular matter specified by the Minister and the Minister may make”

Motion No. 106

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 15.

Motion No. 108

That Bill C-50, in Clause 15, be amended by replacing line 33 on page 9 with the following:

“activities specified by the Minister within 30 days after”

Motion No. 112

That Bill C-50 be amended by deleting Clause 16.

Motion No. 113

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended

(a) by replacing line 3 on page 10 with the following:

“Action Plan no later than December 31, 2025 and must”; and

(b) by replacing line 10 on page 10 with the following:

“2025; and”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:10 a.m.

North Vancouver B.C.

Liberal

Jonathan Wilkinson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by

(a) replacing lines 3 and 4 on page 10 with the following:

“Action Plan no later than December 31, 2025 and must prepare a new Plan no later than December 31 of every fifth”;

(b) replacing line 10 on page 10 with the following:

“2025; and”; and

(c) replacing line 12 on page 10 with the following:

“the fifteenth sitting day of that House after December 31”

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Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Green

Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 3 and 4 on page 10 with the following:

“Action Plan no later than December 31, 2024 and must prepare a new Plan no later than December 31 of every fifth”

(b) by replacing, in the French version, line 6 on page 10 with the following:

“au plus tard le 31 décembre de la cinquième année.”

(c) by replacing line 10 on page 10 with the following:

“2024; and”

(d) by replacing line 12 on page 10 with the following:

“the fifteenth sitting day of that House after December 31”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

Motion No. 119

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended

(a) by replacing line 4 on page 10 with the following:

“prepare a new Plan no later than December 31 of every fifth”; and

(b) by replacing line 12 on page 10 with the following:

“the fifteenth sitting day of that House after December 31”

Motion No. 123

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 19 to 23 on page 10 with the following:

“ing five-year period”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 23 on page 10 with the following:

“to sustainable jobs for workers, particularly those who are lndigenous peoples or Black or other racialized individuals;”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by deleting lines 24 and 25 on page 10.

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

Motion No. 129

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 25 on page 10 with the following:

“ing the guiding principles set out in the preamble while respecting the constitutional jurisdiction of the provinces and territories;”.”

Motion No. 130

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 25 on page 10 with the following:

“ing the guiding principles set out in the preamble, including the recognition of an anticipated 170,000 immediate job losses and 2,700,000 other jobs which will be disrupted;”

Motion No. 131

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 25 on page 10 with the following:

“ing the guiding principles set out in the preamble, including the recognition that 93% of the oil and gas sector is composed of small businesses each employing fewer than 100 individuals;”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 28 to 31 on page 10 with the following:

“identified to be implemented,”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 29 and 30 on page 10 with the following:

“relating to skills development and measures that support workers on an”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 35 on page 10 to line 6 on page 11 with the following:

“include a summary of available data related to economic growth and the labour market in a net-zero economy;”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 1 to 6 on page 11 with the following:

“growth and the labour market in a net-zero economy;”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Ted Falk Conservative Provencher, MB

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 2 to 4 on page 11 with the following:

“and that was used in the development of the Plan, along with a description of how”

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Jeremy Patzer Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK

moved:

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by deleting lines 7 to 11 on page 11.

Bill C-50 Motions in amendmentCanadian Sustainable Jobs ActGovernment Orders

11:20 a.m.

Conservative

Shannon Stubbs Conservative Lakeland, AB

moved:

Motion No. 141

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing lines 8 to 11 on page 11 with the following:

“graph (c);”

Motion No. 142

That Bill C-50, in Clause 16, be amended by replacing line 9 on page 11 with the following:

“ing data in relation to Indigenous peoples or Black and other racialized individuals, describe”