House of Commons Hansard #59 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was investments.
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Canada's International Development Assistance Members debate a motion to strengthen Canada's international development assistance by improving accountability and effectiveness. The motion proposes integrating reciprocal economic benefits for Canadian small businesses and innovators, establishing a dedicated economic partnerships window leveraging Canadian strengths like agriculture and digital technology, and requiring annual reports to Parliament on aid effectiveness and Canadian participation. The Bloc Québécois emphasizes ensuring regional organizations outside major urban centers can access federal funding. 6800 words, 1 hour.
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 Second reading of Bill C-15. The bill implements Budget 2025, which the Liberal government calls an "investment budget" making "historic investments" in productivity, housing, defence, and clean energy. Opposition parties criticize it as the "costliest budget" leading to "generational debt" and higher inflation. Concerns include "creative accounting," "arbitrary firearms policy," and the "Prime Minister's nonchalance" on trade, while the Bloc highlights insufficient funding for provinces. 42800 words, 5 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Maninder Sidhu LiberalMinister of International Trade
Mr. Speaker, respect for human rights, labour and the environment remains at the heart of our trade policies and our high-standard trade agreements.
Canada is deliberate and mindful when negotiating trade agreements, and we prioritize Canadian values. Building new trading partners around the world is an important driver to promote Canadian values, create jobs and encourage economic growth that works for everyone.
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I draw the attention of hon. members to the presence in the gallery of the 2025 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Impact Award winners.
They are Joshua Steckley, Jason Edward Lewis, Kamari Maxine Clarke, Tara McGee, Chief David Diabo and Myriam Denov.
I would also like to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of a Canadian crew member from NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon: Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen.
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I invite all hon. members to join Mr. Hansen and me in the Speaker's salon, room 233-S, immediately following question period for a reception in his honour.
Ryan Turnbull Liberal Whitby, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order regarding Bill C-15, the budget 2025 implementation act, no. 1.
I would like to notify the House of a technical issue in clause 71. That clause of Bill C-15 proposes amendments to the trust reporting rules in the Income Tax Act. Some of these amendments were intended to first apply to the 2024 taxation year. Due to a technical issue in subclause 71(14) of Bill C-15, these amendments are inadvertently limited so that they apply only to the 2024 taxation year and not later years.
It is the government's intention that the proposed amendments referenced in that subclause apply to the 2024 taxation year as well as to subsequent taxation years. This is consistent with what was reflected in the draft legislative proposals for this measure, which were publicly released by the Department of Finance in August 2025.
To provide clarity to impacted taxpayers, the government intends to propose an amendment to Bill C-15 to rectify this technical issue at the first opportunity.
Maninder Sidhu LiberalMinister of International Trade
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), and in accordance with the enhanced transparency requirements set out in the amended policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament, I am pleased to notify the House of Commons of the government's intent to initiate negotiations for a Canada-United Arab Emirates comprehensive economic partnership agreement. The Government of Canada intends to commence negotiations with the United Arab Emirates no earlier than 90 days from the date of this notice.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), and in accordance with the enhanced transparency requirements set out in the amended policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament, I am pleased to notify the House of Commons of the government's intent to initiate negotiations for a Canada-Thailand free trade agreement. The Government of Canada intends to commence negotiations with Thailand no earlier than 90 days from the date of this notice.
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), and in accordance with the enhanced transparency requirements related to new free trade agreements introduced in the policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament in 2020, I am pleased to notify the House of Commons of the Government's intent to initiate negotiations for a Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement. The Government of Canada intends to commence negotiations with India no earlier than 90 days from the date of this notice.
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8)(a), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to three petitions. These returns will be tabled in an electronic format.
Arielle Kayabaga Liberal London West, ON
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion:
That notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, at the conclusion of Oral Questions on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, a member of each of the recognized parties, a member of the New Democratic Party, the member of the Green Party, and the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel—Alnôbak each be permitted to make a statement for no more than five minutes; and that the time taken for these proceedings shall be added to the time provided for Government Orders
Business of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed.
The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.
(Motion agreed to)
Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault Liberal Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to present a petition from a group of citizens from Madawaska—Restigouche regarding malnutrition.
They are calling on the government to convene a Canada-wide summit on malnutrition to begin discussing a framework for action on malnutrition care in Canada, expand Canada's healthy eating strategy and mandate the collection and reporting of malnutrition data by the Canadian Institute for Health Information and Statistics Canada.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise to present a petition from petitioners concerned with the impact on the climate crisis of energy use in Canadian homes. Of all energy consumed in Canada, 17% is used for heating, cooling, lighting and powering our homes, which is warming the outdoors in the winter and cooling the outdoors in the summer because of the basic lack of energy efficiency infrastructure and the lack of work to create cheaper energy-efficient homes.
The petitioners call on the government to work with the provinces and territories to develop new national building codes to reduce the overall energy demand to 15% of what current structures use and to contribute to affordability for Canadians.
Gord Johns NDP Courtenay—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour today to rise to table a petition on behalf of petitioners from Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay, Cumberland and Port Alberni in my riding. They are calling for urgent federal leadership regarding brain injury awareness, prevention and treatment.
The petitioners note that brain injuries can occur in many ways, from accidents to illnesses and strokes, and that they often result in serious physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects. Petitioners further point out that brain injuries are frequently linked with other challenges, including substance use and homelessness, creating additional barriers for people affected. It is estimated that 1.6 million Canadians are living with a brain injury today, yet there is no coordinated national response.
The petitioners therefore call upon the Government of Canada to develop a national strategy on brain injuries to improve awareness and prevention, as well as to ensure better access for treatment, rehabilitation and recovery support for Canadians living with the impacts of brain injury.
It is an honour to table this petition. It is timely, as brain injury advocates are in Ottawa right now to call on the government to take action.
Bardish Chagger Liberal Waterloo, ON
Barbara Robinson is a professional engineer in the riding of Waterloo. She and dozens of other petitioners have signed a petition calling on the Government of Canada to update, to change, the National Building Code.
The petitioners acknowledge that the National Building Code, part 3, makes no provision for menstruating women's needs in public toilet stalls. They raise the point that unless something is poo or pee, it should not go down the toilet, so pads and tampons should really have a space for disposal; therefore, adding to the code the necessity of having a garbage can in women's stalls is important.
Citizens and residents of the riding and region of Waterloo are calling upon the Government of Canada to change the National Building Code to make provisions for public toilet stalls to meet the needs of people who menstruate.
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, if the government's responses to Questions Nos. 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445 and 446 could be made orders for return, these returns would be tabled in an electronic format immediately.
Questions Passed as Orders for ReturnRoutine Proceedings
Questions Passed as Orders for ReturnRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
[For text of questions and responses, see Written Questions website]
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.
Questions Passed as Orders for ReturnRoutine Proceedings
Genocide of Christians in NigeriaRequest for Emergency DebateRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I wish to inform the House that I have received notice of a request for an emergency debate. I invite the hon. Leader of the Opposition to rise and make a brief intervention.
Genocide of Christians in NigeriaRequest for Emergency DebateRoutine Proceedings
Battle River—Crowfoot Alberta
Conservative
Pierre Poilievre ConservativeLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, I am rising today to seek an emergency debate on the genocide being carried out against Nigerian Christians.
One of the worst mass kidnappings ever reported in Nigeria occurred on Friday, in which more than 300 schoolchildren were abducted from St. Mary's Private Catholic Secondary School after an attack by armed men.
Since Boko Haram launched its insurgency in 2009, the impact on Christian communities has been devastating. Millions of people have been driven from their homes, hundreds have lost their lives in targeted violence, entire villages have been wiped out, families have been torn apart, children have been forced to abandon their faith, and communities have been left in ruin.
Terrorist groups like Boko Haram, Fulani militias and ISWAP continue to carry out these brutal attacks with alarming precision. These are not mere political disputes or regional unrest; they are examples of calculated violence against innocent people because of their Christian faith. It represents a grave violation of human rights and basic individual dignity.
Our belief in the inherent worth of every person means we must take action. Canada must stand with the people who suffer, speak out against these atrocities and press the international community to act. Freedom of worship, freedom of conscience and freedom of association are non-negotiable; these are core Canadian and universal values.
Millions of people face persecution around the world, and no group more than Christians. Mr. Speaker, we ask that you recognize this genocide, stand with us today, and allow an emergency debate so that we may be the voice of the voiceless.
Speaker's RulingRequest for Emergency DebateRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I thank the hon. Leader of the Opposition for his intervention. However, I am not satisfied that the request meets the requirements of the Standing Orders at this time. That being said, I know that this is a topic of great interest to many members. I want to assure the House that I am open to reconsidering the request at a later date if the situation warrants.
Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The leader of the Conservative Party, last week, requested an emergency debate and later on went on to say that it was the government that opposed the debate. I think it is important that we emphasize that the government does not oppose emergency debates. It is a ruling from the Chair. The official opposition should be aware of that and not promote something that is other than truth.
Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK
Mr. Speaker, on the same point of order, I just point out that there are many instances where we have asked the government to grant take-note debates on an emergency basis for very important topics, and it is the government that says no to those. Only the government can grant an emergency take-note debate, and that is something the government has repeatedly denied.