House of Commons Hansard #331 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was billion.

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National Housing Strategy Act First reading of Bill C-398. The bill amends the National Housing Strategy Act to prohibit forced decampments on federal land and require consultation on alternatives for encampment residents. 200 words.

Department of Citizenship and Immigration Ombud Act First reading of Bill C-399. The bill establishes an independent ombud's office for the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to ensure fairness, equity, and accountability by examining policies, addressing complaints, and identifying systemic issues. 200 words.

Framework on the Access to and Use of Cash Act First reading of Bill C-400. The bill establishes a framework for continued access to and use of cash in Canada, limits the Minister of Finance's ability to call in bank notes, and prevents the Bank of Canada from replacing cash with a digital dollar. 200 words.

Income Tax Act First reading of Bill C-401. The bill proposes to amend the Income Tax Act to increase the northern residents deduction, link it to inflation, and merge northern zones to address cost of living. 200 words.

Marine Liability Act First reading of Bill C-402. The bill would amend the Marine Liability Act to create a national strategy for preventing and cleaning up pollution from shipping container spills in Canadian waters. 200 words.

Income Tax Act First reading of Bill C-403. The bill aims to simplify access to federal disability benefits by automatically recognizing provincial disability applications, reducing bureaucracy for people with disabilities. 200 words.

National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day Act First reading of Bill C-404. The bill establishes a National Conversion Therapy Awareness Day on January 7 annually to raise awareness about the effects and legacy of conversion therapy in Canada. 200 words.

Petitions

Opposition Motion—Government's Economic Analysis on Carbon Pricing Members debate a Conservative motion demanding the government's economic analysis of the federal carbon tax and pricing system. Conservatives allege the government hid data showing the tax's negative economic impact and gagged the PBO. Liberals state the released data confirms the tax reduces emissions and that eight out of 10 Canadians are better off with rebates, arguing the cost of doing nothing is higher. Bloc and NDP members also participate, questioning both parties' climate approaches. 52300 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Record of the Proceedings of the House Members debate a question of privilege regarding the member for Saskatoon West's comments and subsequent changes to Hansard, questioning if revisions altered meaning and violated rules on the official record. 500 words in 2 segments: 1 2.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives criticize the government's carbon tax, highlighting a newly revealed $30-billion economic cost and alleging the government hid the data and tried to muzzle the PBO. They also attack the increased capital gains tax, arguing it hurts farmers, doctors, and housing construction.
The Liberals defended their carbon pricing system, stating 8 out of 10 families get more money back and it reduces pollution. They promoted tax fairness, arguing the capital gains changes benefit 99.87% of Canadians and fund investments in health care and housing. They also highlighted the tentative agreement reached with CBSA.
The Bloc criticizes government spending on monarchy medals instead of Indigenous clean water, significant CBSA app cost overruns like CARM, and a CBSA policy encouraging waste over donation. They also raise concerns about toxic water dumping and lack of transparency at Chalk River.
The NDP address issues including the proposed Quebec third link, the Indigenous infrastructure gap, Teamsters collective bargaining rights, violence against children in armed conflict, protecting endangered species, and condemning the invasion of Cyprus.

Main Estimates 2024-25 Members debate the 2024-25 estimates. Liberals outline spending on defence, Indigenous services, and social programs like dental care and housing, emphasizing transparency and refocusing spending. Conservatives criticize high spending, debt, lack of results, and tax increases, blaming them for economic woes and wasted spending. Bloc Québécois questions specific spending (monarchy medals) and advocates for provincial jurisdiction, while NDP highlights their role in securing funding for social programs and criticizes Conservative opposition. 28500 words, 4 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Main Estimates 2024-25 First reading of Bill C-74. The bill grants sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, passing through all stages including votes. 400 words, 25 minutes.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25 First reading of Bill C-75. The bill grants sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, and passes through the House of Commons. 300 words, 10 minutes.

Adjournment Debates

Joyceville prison farm costs Scott Reid questions the increasing costs of the Joyceville prison farm's dairy program and the lack of a dairy quota agreement. Jennifer O'Connell defends the program's rehabilitative benefits and says CSC is negotiating a quota agreement. Reid reiterates his question. O'Connell accuses him of not wanting to reduce recidivism.
Canada's housing crisis Tracy Gray raises concerns about housing affordability, chronic homelessness, and achievable housing targets. Peter Fragiskatos defends the government's initiatives like the tax-free first home savings account and GST waivers for apartment construction, while criticizing Conservative opposition to these measures and their stance on "missing middle" housing.
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Bill C-74 Main Estimates 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Bloc

Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote, and we will be voting yes.

Bill C-74 Main Estimates 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

Mr. Speaker, the New Democratic Party of Canada agrees, and we will be voting yea.

Bill C-74 Main Estimates 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Green

Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON

Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote, and we will be voting yes.

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

Vote #820

Bill C-74 Main Estimates 2024-25Government Orders

June 13th, 2024 / 11:35 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

(Bill read the third time and passed)

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

moved:

That the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, be concurred in.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

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.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Liberal

Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON

Mr. Speaker, I believe that, if you seek it, you will find agreement to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting yea.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree, and Conservatives will be voting non-confidence, no.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Bloc

Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting yea.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote, and we will be voting yes.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Green

Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON

Mr. Speaker, the Greens agree to apply the vote, and we will be voting yes.

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

Vote #821

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Liberal

Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON

moved that Bill C-75, 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 now read the first time and printed.

(Motion deemed adopted and bill read the first time)

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Liberal

Anita Anand Liberal Oakville, ON

moved that the bill be read the second time and referred to a committee of the whole.

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Liberal

Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON

Mr. Speaker, I believe that if you seek it, you will find agreement among the parties to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting yea.

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree and will be voting no.

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Bloc

Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting yea.

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

Mr. Speaker, the New Democratic Party will agree to apply the votes, and we will be voting yes.

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

Green

Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON

Mr. Speaker, the Greens agree to apply the vote and will be voting yea.

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

Vote #822

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:35 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion carried.

Accordingly, the 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, Mrs. Carol Hughes in the chair)

(On clause 2)

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:40 p.m.

Conservative

Stephanie Kusie Conservative Calgary Midnapore, AB

Madam Chair, I wonder if the President of the Treasury Board could confirm that the supplementary estimates bill is in its usual form.

Bill C-75 Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25Government Orders

11:40 p.m.

Oakville Ontario

Liberal

Anita Anand LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board

Madam Chair, I would like to assure my hon. colleague that, yes, indeed, the form of this bill is the same as that passed in the previous supply period.