House of Commons Hansard #334 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was voting.
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Electoral Participation Act Second reading of Bill C-65. The bill seeks to amend the Canada Elections Act to encourage participation [/debates/2024/6/18/chandra-arya-1/], enhance privacy [/debates/2024/6/18/michael-coteau-1/], and safeguard the electoral process [/debates/2024/6/18/sukh-dhaliwal-1/]. Measures include easier voting for seniors [/debates/2024/6/18/lisa-marie-barron-4/] and persons with disabilities. Conservatives [/debates/2024/6/18/ed-fast-1/] and the Bloc Québécois [/debates/2024/6/18/luc-theriault-2/] criticize the bill's proposed election date change, alleging it's a pretext to allow more MPs to qualify for pensions [/debates/2024/6/18/ziad-aboultaif-2/], while the NDP plans an amendment to revert the date at committee [/debates/2024/6/18/lisa-marie-barron-4/]. 29400 words, 4 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1 Report stage of Bill C-69. The bill, C-69, is considered at report stage with deferred recorded divisions on numerous motions proposing amendments. Parties state their voting intentions and apply previous vote results for groups of motions. Most motions are defeated. The House then considers and agrees to the motion to concur in the bill as amended. 1600 words, 40 minutes.
Foreign Interference and Alleged Reputational Harm to Members of Parliament MP Jenny Kwan raises a question of privilege regarding the NSICOP report on foreign interference. She argues that the report's allegations of unnamed MPs working with foreign states like China and India damage the reputation of all members, impeding their ability to function. She proposes sending the matter to committee to identify those involved. Other parties reserve comment. 2000 words, 15 minutes.
Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1 Third reading of Bill C-69. The bill implements provisions of the 2024 budget. Liberals support its focus on the middle class, `social programs`[/debates/2024/6/18/kevin-lamoureux-10/] (like `dental care`[/debates/2024/6/18/don-davies-1/] and pharmacare), and infrastructure. Conservatives oppose the bill, citing increased spending, debt, and `cost of living`[/debates/2024/6/18/jasraj-singh-hallan-3/], criticizing the carbon tax and `capital gains tax increase`[/debates/2024/6/18/jasraj-singh-hallan-3/]. The Bloc opposes `federal interference`[/debates/2024/6/18/mario-beaulieu-2/] and the `open banking framework`[/debates/2024/6/18/gabriel-ste-marie-1/]. The NDP supports measures they influenced but notes bill shortcomings. 27200 words, 3 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Criminal Code Report stage of Bill S-224. The bill S-224 proposes changes to the Criminal Code on human trafficking. Originally intended to aid sex workers, it faced concerns it could criminalize helpers. Committee amendments removed its core content. Conservatives support the original bill, stating Liberals "gutted" it and are weak on crime. A vote on amendments is deferred. 1800 words, 15 minutes.
Adjournment Debate - Carbon Pricing Kelly Block argues the carbon tax makes Canadians poorer and hurts the economy, citing a hidden report and missed emissions targets. Julie Dabrusin denies a secret report and defends the carbon tax as effective, stating most families receive more in rebates than they pay and that Canada is on track to meet its 2026 emissions targets. 1200 words, 10 minutes.
Bill C-69 Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1Government Orders
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 Liberals voting nay.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting yea.
Claude DeBellefeuille Bloc Salaberry—Suroît, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting against.
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote, and we will be voting no.
Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, again, the Greens agree to apply the vote and will be voting against.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting against.
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare Motion No. 146 defeated. I therefore declare Motion No. 147 defeated.
The question is on Motion No. 148. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 149 to 153.
Ruby Sahota Liberal Brampton North, ON
Mr. Speaker, I know everyone is anticipating what I am about to say, so 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 nay.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Claude DeBellefeuille Bloc Salaberry—Suroît, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote, and we will be voting no.
Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, Greens again agree to apply the vote, and we will be voting nay.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting in favour.
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare Motion No. 148 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 149 to 153 defeated.
The question is on Motion No. 154. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 155 to 163.
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 nay.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Conservative South Surrey—White Rock, BC
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives do agree to apply this vote. However, Conservatives will be voting yea.
Claude DeBellefeuille Bloc Salaberry—Suroît, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting against.
Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote, and we will be voting no.
Mike Morrice Green Kitchener Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Greens again agree to apply the vote and will be voting against.
Alain Rayes Independent Richmond—Arthabaska, QC
Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply and will be voting against.
The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont
I declare Motion No. 154 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 155 to 161 defeated.
Rechie Valdez Liberal Mississauga—Streetsville, ON
moved that the bill, as amended, be concurred in.