Debates of Sept. 25th, 2024

House of Commons Hansard #343 of the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was conservative.

Topics

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Statements by Members

Maskwa Aquatic Club 50th anniversary
Rail Safety Week
Asthma Canada 50th Anniversary
Award for bookseller Philippe Fortin-Villeneuve
La Festa Degli Anziani
Call for an election
Remembering Dennis Smith
Franco-Ontarian Day
Criticism of Bloc Québécois
Celebrating the work of Genwell
Criticism of Liberal bail system
Call for carbon tax election
Southlake Seniors Club visit
Guaranteed livable basic income
Passing of Réjean Parent
Call for carbon tax election
Call for carbon tax election
Call for carbon tax election
World Alzheimer's Month

Question Period

The Conservatives criticize the government's economic management, rising cost of living, and carbon tax, which they argue harms health care and education. They accuse the government of capitulating on trade with the US and failing to stop crime. They call for an election based on their common-sense plan.
The Liberals highlight their investments in Canadians through programs like dental care, child care, and pharmacare, contrasting with Conservative cuts. They defend their approach to housing, health care, and fighting climate change via the carbon rebate. Other focuses include reconciliation, protecting supply management, defending women's right to choose, and engaging on the Middle East situation. They emphasize standing up for Canada internationally.
The Bloc presses the government to quickly adopt their bills, supported by all parties, to increase support for seniors and help farmers, emphasizing the need to act urgently and respect Quebec's jurisdiction.
The NDP demand action on health care, opposing privatization and criticizing insufficient investment. They raise concerns about seniors care in private long-term homes and call for action on the situation in Lebanon.
The Greens criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the spread of conflict in the Middle East.

Finance Members debate concurring in a Finance Committee report, expanding to broader issues. Conservatives criticize government spending, debt, and the carbon tax, advocating for building homes. Liberals and NDP criticize Conservative filibustering and defend government legislation and cooperation on health initiatives like dental care. The Bloc Québécois highlights recommendations for increasing OAS for seniors 65-74 and supply management, linking OAS to a potential confidence vote. 13000 words, 2 hours.

Old Age Security Act Report stage of Bill C-319. The bill amends the Old Age Security Act to increase the OAS pension by 10% for seniors aged 65 to 74, [ending age discrimination] (/debates/2024/9/25/andreanne-larouche-4/) by extending the benefit currently only for those 75+. It also increases the [Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) earnings exemption] (/debates/2024/9/25/tracy-gray-1/). Parties debate the cost, funding methods like [taxing corporations] (/debates/2024/9/25/gord-johns-6/), and the government's overall support for seniors through [various programs] (/debates/2024/9/25/kevin-lamoureux-14/). 7700 words, 1 hour.

Adjournment Debates

Declining GDP per capita Mike Lake questions the government's handling of the economy, citing declining GDP per capita. Elisabeth Brière defends the government's economic plan, pointing to Canada's strong fiscal position, decreasing inflation, and investments in clean energy and housing affordability. Lake questions whether mortgage renewals are actually 'good news'.
Deportation and ministerial intervention Kevin Vuong questions the immigration minister's intervention in a deportation case involving a five-time convicted individual. He suggests potential political motivation. Paul Chiang defends the immigration system and cites privacy reasons for not discussing individual cases, stating the Minister acted on humanitarian grounds.
Toxic drug crisis Gord Johns calls for a "wartime-like effort" to combat the toxic drug crisis, criticizing the government's lack of resources and a clear timeline. Élisabeth Brière responds that the government treats substance use as a health issue, and is committed to a comprehensive approach balancing public health and safety.
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Foreign AffairsOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, on the same point, it is clear that world leaders have been calling out over the last year, since the horrific attacks of October 7, for restraint and to control the conflict so that it does not spread, just as it is spreading into Lebanon. We know who the enemy of peace is; unfortunately, he has a name. He is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has put his political career and his—

Foreign AffairsOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

Some hon. members

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Foreign AffairsOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

Colleagues, I will ask you to only take the floor when you are recognized by the Chair.

I am going to ask the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands to conclude her question. She has 10 seconds on the clock.

Foreign AffairsOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, we are allies of Israel, but Israel's prime minister is unpopular. He has put his personal ego and political career ahead of rescuing Israeli hostages, and he seems to care nothing about innocent civilians, whether in—

Foreign AffairsOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

The right hon. Prime Minister.

Foreign AffairsOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

Papineau Québec

Liberal

Justin Trudeau LiberalPrime Minister

Mr. Speaker, the violence in the Middle East needs to stop. We need to see hostages released. We need to see Hamas lay down its arms. We need a ceasefire. We need to get back on a path toward a two-state solution where we have a peaceful, secure, democratic Israel alongside a peaceful, secure, democratic Palestinian state.

That is Canada's position. That is what we are working with friends, allies and partners on in the region. That is what we will continue to work on every single day to bring peace and stability to that region.

Oral QuestionsPoints of OrderOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

NDP

Blake Desjarlais NDP Edmonton Griesbach, AB

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. During question period, we clearly heard a very derogatory, homophobic and cowardly comment coming from the Conservative benches and directed at the Prime Minister. Clearly Conservative MPs heard it, because many of them started to laugh.

I have listened to the feed on ParlVU and can hear the remark.

I urge you, Mr. Speaker, to review the tapes and come back with a ruling.

Oral QuestionsPoints of OrderOral Questions

3:30 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I thank the hon. member for Edmonton Griesbach for his intervention. I will take it under advisement and come back to the House if necessary.

The House resumed from September 24 consideration of the motion.

Opposition Motion—Confidence in the Prime Minister and the GovernmentBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders

3:35 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

It being 3.34 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of the Leader of the Opposition relating to the business of supply.

Call in the members.

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

Vote #858

Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

3:45 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion defeated.

The House resumed from September 19 consideration of the motion that Bill C-223, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Bill C-223 National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income ActPrivate Members' Business

3:50 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑223 under Private Members' Business.

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

Vote #859

Bill C-223 National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income ActPrivate Members' Business

4 p.m.

The Speaker Greg Fergus

I declare the motion defeated.

The House resumed from September 20 consideration of the motion.

National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste and Combat Food InsecurityPrivate Members' Business

4 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on Motion No. 110 under Private Members' Business in the name of the member for Willowdale.

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

Vote #860

National Strategy to Reduce Food Waste and Combat Food InsecurityPrivate Members' Business

4:15 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

The House resumed from September 23 consideration of the motion that Bill C-378, An Act amending the Canada Labour Code (complaints by former employees), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Bill C-378 Canada Labour CodePrivate Members' Business

4:15 p.m.

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-378 under Private Members' Business.

Before the Clerk announced the results of the vote:

Bill C-378 Canada Labour CodePrivate Members' Business

4:25 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

Before getting the Table to compile the results of the vote, I want to thank our caller for such a great job but also to wish him a very happy birthday: our clerk Robert Benoit. I know I am going to pay for that.

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

Vote #861

Bill C-378 Canada Labour CodePrivate Members' Business

4:25 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Chris d'Entremont

I declare the motion carried.

Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

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