Debates of May 29th, 2024

National Defence

[Justin Trudeau, Liberal, Prime Minister]

Mr. Speaker, I am certain the member opposite did not mean to disparage the extraordinary women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces who continue to step up and show up for Canadians, as they did all through last summer, as they will through this summer, where and when needed.

We also recognize that wildfires are getting worse, that climate change is having more and more impact on floods, droughts and wildfires. We will continue to need to be there with the military, but also call on more resources from civil society and elsewhere to support in these times of emergency.

Canadian Heritage

[Alain Rayes, Independent, Richmond—Arthabaska, QC]

Mr. Speaker, we got some very bad news in my riding this year.

For several years now, Victoriaville, the centre of 39 municipalities in my riding, has been hosting Canada Day celebrations. For some unknown reason, and despite the work of the heritage minister's office, no funding will be allocated to help organize Canada Day. Despite the fact that the municipality and business people are involved, there will be no Canada Day celebrations in my riding on July 1.

What does the Prime Minister think about that?

[Justin Trudeau, Liberal, Prime Minister]

Mr. Speaker, I am troubled by this information. We will certainly follow up to see what we can do.

Canadians from coast to coast to coast should be able to celebrate our Canada Day together, with all the community festivities that that entails.

I am very grateful to the member for raising this concern. We will follow up with his office.

[The Speaker, Greg Fergus]

That concludes question period for today.

[Stéphane Bergeron, Bloc, Montarville, QC]

Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That this House express its outrage at the Israeli strikes that left many displaced people in Rafah dead—

[Some hon. members]

No.

[The Speaker, Greg Fergus]

I am sorry to interrupt the hon. member, but I am already hearing that there is no unanimous consent.

[Stéphane Bergeron, Bloc, Montarville, QC]

Mr. Speaker, for the benefit of all my colleagues, perhaps we should hear the motion before saying that we do not want to hear it?

[The Speaker, Greg Fergus]

I would like to remind members that it is important to have agreement from all political parties before seeking the unanimous consent of the House to move a motion. It makes it easier to accept the motion and it makes more efficient use of the House's time.

The House resumed from May 28 consideration of the motion that Bill C‑49, An Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be read the third time and passed, and of the amendment.

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act

[The Speaker, Greg Fergus]

It being 3:20 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of the member for Tobique—Mactaquac to the motion at third reading of Bill C‑49.

Call in the members.

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

Vote #787

[The Speaker, Greg Fergus]

I declare the amendment defeated.

The next question is on the main motion.

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

[Steven MacKinnon, Liberal, Gatineau, QC]

Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded division.

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

Vote #788

[The Deputy Speaker, Chris d'Entremont]

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)

The House resumed from May 22 consideration of the motion that Bill C-368, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Food and Drugs Act

[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-368 under Private Members' Business.

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

Vote #789

[The Deputy Speaker, Chris d'Entremont]

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Health.

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

The House resumed from May 27 consideration of the motion that Bill C-356, An Act respecting payments by Canada and requirements in respect of housing and to amend certain other Acts, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Building Homes Not Bureaucracy Act

[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-356 under Private Members' Business.

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

Vote #790

[The Deputy Speaker, Chris d'Entremont]

I declare the motion defeated.

Business of the House

[Heather McPherson, NDP, Edmonton Strathcona, AB]

Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions and I believe if you seek it you will find unanimous consent for the following motion.

That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, during the debate on business of supply pursuant to Standing Order 81(4) later this day:

(a) the time provided for consideration of the Main Estimates in committee of the whole be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 16 periods of 15 minutes each;

(b) members rising to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with another member; and

(c) no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.