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House of Commons Hansard #336 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was regard.
House of Commons Hansard #336 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was regard.
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Combating Motor Vehicle Theft Act Second reading of Bill C-379. The bill amends the Criminal Code regarding motor vehicle theft, proposing increasing minimum sentences for repeat offenders, preventing conditional sentences, and adding organized crime as an aggravating factor. Parties agree auto theft is a serious issue but debate the bill's approach, particularly the use of mandatory minimum sentences and the need for broader measures like port security and prevention programs. 7200 words, 1 hour.
Alleged Failure of Government to Produce Documents Conservatives raise a question of privilege alleging the government failed to comply with a House order to provide unredacted Sustainable Development Technology Canada documents for the RCMP. They argue the government's refusal and redactions constitute a contempt of Parliament, citing the House's absolute power to order papers and past precedents. Other parties reserve comment. 5100 words, 30 minutes.
Citizenship Act Second reading of Bill C-71. The bill amends the Citizenship Act to restore citizenship to "lost Canadians" and modify citizenship by descent rules following a court ruling. It replaces the first-generation limit with a substantial connection test (three cumulative years in Canada) for those born abroad, addressing issues the Ontario Superior Court found unconstitutional. Liberals say it fixes past Conservative wrongs. Conservatives oppose the bill as written, citing concerns about security and administrative burden, while NDP and Bloc support sending it to committee. 33900 words, 4 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Promotion of Safety in the Digital Age Act First reading of Bill C-412. The bill modernizes criminal laws to protect Canadians, particularly minors, from online harm like harassment and non-consensual intimate images (including AI), while safeguarding civil liberties. 200 words.
Recent Deaths of First Nations People by Police Forces NDP MP Lori Idlout requests an emergency debate on the recent deaths of six First Nations people at the hands of police, citing systemic racism and calling for immediate action to save Indigenous lives. 400 words.
Recent Deaths of First Nations People During Police Interventions Members debate the recent deaths of six First Nations people during police interventions, highlighting systemic racism in policing. They discuss past reports and recommendations from the TRC and MMIWG, calling for tangible action and Indigenous-led solutions, including recognizing Indigenous policing as an essential service with adequate funding. Concerns are raised about lack of government follow-through and accountability. 45300 words, 6 hours.
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Leah Gazan NDP Winnipeg Centre, MB
With regard to federal funding in the constituency of Winnipeg Centre, between November of 2019 and May of 2024: (a) what applications for funding have been received, including, for each, (i) the name of the organization, (ii) the department, (iii) the program and sub-program under which they applied for funding, (iv) the date of the application, (v) the amount applied for, (vi) whether funding has been approved or not, (vii) the total amount of funding, if funding was approved; (b) what funds, grants, loans, and loan guarantees has the government issued through its various departments and agencies in this constituency that did not require a direct application from the applicant, including, for each, the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they received funding, (iv) total amount of funding, if funding was approved; and (c) what projects have been funded in this constituency by organizations tasked with subgranting government funds (e.g. Community Foundations of Canada), including, for each, the (i) name of the organization, (ii) department, (iii) program and sub-program under which they received funding, (iv) total amount of funding, if funding was approved?
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Len Webber Conservative Calgary Confederation, AB
With regard to government projects announced since November 4, 2015, with an initial projected cost of over $5,000,000, that were completed within their original projected timeline and at or below the cost originally announced: (a) what are the details of all such projects, including, for each, the (i) location, (ii) project description, (iii) date of the first project announcement, (iv) cost originally announced, (v) originally announced completion date, (vi) actual project cost, (vii) actual completion date, (viii) website address where the original announcement or press release can be found; and (b) how many and what percentage of such projects were completed (i) on time, (ii) at or below the originally announced cost?
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Scott Aitchison Conservative Parry Sound—Muskoka, ON
With regard to government involvement, including the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the creation of rental housing in Canada, including through both direct investments and bilateral agreements, between February 1, 2006, and November 4, 2015, broken down by program, province or territory, and by year for each part of the question: (a) how many new units were built as a result of federal funding; (b) how much funding was provided to support the construction of non-profit or community housing and how many units were built; (c) how much federal funding was provided to support the construction of cooperative housing and how many units were built; and (d) how much federal funding was provided to support the construction of purpose-built rental housing and how many units were built with that funding?
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Scott Aitchison Conservative Parry Sound—Muskoka, ON
With regard to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) programs, CMHC's Affordable Housing Centre, and all other CMHC initiatives, between February 1, 2006, and October 1, 2015: (a) how many new units were developed as a result of CMHC funding; (b) how much funding was provided to support the construction of non-profit or community housing and how many units were developed; (c) how much CMHC funding was provided to support the construction of cooperative housing and how many units were developed; and (d) how much CMHC funding was provided to support the construction of purpose-built rental housing and how many units were developed?
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Scott Aitchison Conservative Parry Sound—Muskoka, ON
With regard to government involvement, including the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the creation of rental housing in Canada, including through both direct investments and bilateral agreements, between February 1, 2006, and November 4, 2015, broken down by program, province or territory, and by year for each part of the question: (a) how many new units were developed as a result of federal funding; (b) how much funding was provided to support the construction of non-profit or community housing and how many units were developed; (c) how much federal funding was provided to support the construction of cooperative housing and how many units were developed; and (d) how much federal funding was provided to support the construction of purpose-built rental housing and how many units were developed with that funding?
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Scott Aitchison Conservative Parry Sound—Muskoka, ON
With regard to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) programs, CMHC's Affordable Housing Centre, and all other CMHC initiatives, between February 1, 2006, and October 1, 2015: (a) how many new units were built as a result of CMHC funding; (b) how much funding was provided to support the construction of non-profit or community housing and how many units were built; (c) how much CMHC funding was provided to support the construction of cooperative housing and how many units were built; and (d) how much CMHC funding was provided to support the construction of purpose-built rental housing and how many units were built?
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Peter Julian NDP New Westminster—Burnaby, BC
With regard to the Canada Housing Benefit, broken down by province or territory and fiscal year: (a) how many households received the benefit; (b) how many seniors aged 65 or older received the benefit; (c) how many people living with disabilities received the benefit; and (d) how many Indigenous peoples received the benefit, broken down by identity such as (i) Inuit, (ii) Métis, (iii) First Nation?
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Arnold Viersen Conservative Peace River—Westlock, AB
With regard to temporary resident permits specific to victims of human trafficking, since November 4, 2015: (a) how many applications have been received; (b) how many permits have been issued; (c) how many permits were denied; (d) what is the breakdown of (a) to (c) by (i) year, (ii) month, (iii) gender, (iv) source country; (e) for permits in (b), what is the breakdown based on ministerial instructions 1(1), 1(2) and 2; and (f) what is the average wait time for an individual who applies for a temporary resident permit specific to victims of human trafficking?
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Cheryl Gallant Conservative Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON
With regard to the Climate Action Incentive Payment or the Canada Carbon Rebate, broken down by province or territory and by fiscal year, since the introduction of the carbon tax: (a) how many individual tax filers opted in to receive the rural supplement; and (b) how many individual tax filers were eligible to receive the rural supplement?
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Rosemarie Falk Conservative Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK
With regard to government involvement, including the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the creation of rental housing in Canada, including through both direct investments and bilateral agreements, between February 6, 2006, and November 4, 2015: how many new units were (i) built, (ii) developed, as a result of federal funding?
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Tom Kmiec Conservative Calgary Shepard, AB
With regard to Immigration and Refugee Board hearings on refugee claims, in 2023: (a) for accepted written hearings, (i) what is the total number of persons on all applications, (ii) what is the amount of applications that had one person's name attached, (iii) what is the amount of applications that had more than one person's name attached, (iv) what is the amount of applications that had a marital partner's name attached, (v) what is the amount of applications that had one or more children's names attached, (vi) what is the amount of applications that had a dependent other than a marital spouse or a child attached, (vii) what is the total amount of persons' names on all applications; (b) of the total amount of persons' names accepted through written hearings, (i) what is the number broken down by country of origin, (ii) what is the amount of people for each age, broken down by age from 0 to 100 years old, (iii) what is the amount of people broken down by gender, (iv) what is the amount of people showing English language proficiency, (v) what is the amount of people showing French language proficiency, (vi) what is the amount of people showing both English and French language proficiency?
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Jamie Schmale Conservative Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, ON
With regard to performance audits or similar types of assessments related to passport processing times, which were ongoing or have been conducted since May 1, 2022: what are the details of each audit or assessment, including, for each, the (i) start and end dates of the time period audited or assessed, (ii) summary and scope of the audit or assessment, (iii) findings, (iv) recommended changes to improve processing times, if applicable, (v) changes that were implemented, (vi) entity responsible for conducting the audit or assessment?
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