House of Commons Hansard #61 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was sanctions.
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Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 Second reading of Bill C-15. The bill implements provisions of the November 2025 budget. Conservative MPs criticize the budget for increasing deficit and debt, rising cost of living, and insufficient support for the Canadian Armed Forces and veterans. Liberal MPs defend the budget, highlighting investments in housing, a national school food program, and strengthening Canada's economy and trade relations. The Bloc Québécois opposes the bill, citing increased subsidies for the fossil fuel industry and inadequate support for the forestry sector. 16300 words, 2 hours.
Sergei Magnitsky International Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Act Second reading of Bill C-219. The bill proposes amendments to existing legislation to strengthen Canada's sanctions regime against corrupt foreign officials and human rights violators. It introduces new definitions for transnational repression and prisoners of conscience, and aims to enhance transparency and enforcement of sanctions. While members agree on the bill's intent, concerns exist regarding potential risks to human rights defenders and the practical implementation of some provisions. 8800 words, 1 hour.
Tim Hodgson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, I would invite that member to get a ticket to Calgary tomorrow as well, and they can see why the Premier of Alberta thinks that things have never been so good in Canada.
Melissa Lantsman Conservative Thornhill, ON
Mr. Speaker, that was not the Liberals' answer yesterday. In fact, that is not what the government said at all when it gave B.C. the veto in this House. Maybe the Liberals need to brush up on the Constitution, because section 92 explicitly gives them the power to build pipelines, whether David Eby likes it or not. He also got the legal authority from this House when the Liberals asked us to pass Bill C-5 to circumvent their own regulations, and the only thing holding them back now is the same gutless paralysis that has kept our oil buried and Canadians with less money over the last 10 years.
Instead of hiding behind the premiers, will the Prime Minister get up and announce that he is going to build a pipeline?
Tim Hodgson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives seem determined not to want to see any development in this country. What we understand is that it is federal government jurisdiction to approve a pipeline. We also understand that if a proponent wants to take it to the Major Projects Office, we expect them to work in conjunction with the affected jurisdiction and to consult first nations. The Premier of Alberta understands that; unfortunately, the members of the opposition do not.
Jasraj Singh Hallan Conservative Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is all set to stage a fake pipeline photo op. What he will probably do is hand the veto power to kill that pipeline to the B.C. premier so that he does not have to do it himself. Subsection 92(10) of the Constitution says that the federal government has the sole power to approve inter-provincial projects and get shovels in the ground.
The only person blocking the pipeline today is the Prime Minister. Will he stand up today and commit to repealing the tanker ban, axing the industrial carbon tax and actually getting this oil pipeline built?
Steven MacKinnon LiberalMinister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, we learned, in the course of the last election campaign, that the Leader of the Opposition had in fact never spoken to the Progressive Conservative Premier of Ontario, Mr. Ford. Now, I know the Leader of the Opposition to be someone who will look back, maybe looks back too often, but he looks backwards. He will want to learn from that mistake, and I really suggest he not make that mistake again with the Premier of Alberta.
The Leader of the Opposition should please call Danielle Smith.
Jasraj Singh Hallan Conservative Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, with the amount of hot air coming out of that member's mouth, I am surprised the Liberals have not slapped a carbon tax on it. That answer was as fake as the Prime Minister's promises. Tomorrow, he will make this grand show and pretend that he wants to get a pipeline built, but he will hide behind someone else and get them to cancel it so that he does not have to do it himself.
The only person who can get this pipeline approved is the Prime Minister. Does the pipeline need to be sponsored by Brookfield so that it actually gets built?
Tim Hodgson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, that plane is going to get pretty full. I invite the member across to buy a ticket and come to Calgary to see how the federal government can work with a provincial government to build Canada strong.
Aaron Gunn Conservative North Island—Powell River, BC
Mr. Speaker, this Prime Minister promised to build Canada strong, yet when it comes to a pipeline to the coast of B.C., a pipeline that could end the U.S. monopoly on Canadian oil and bring billions of dollars into Canada, he transforms into a helpless bystander, hiding behind the NDP premier in B.C., ceding responsibility and abdicating leadership.
The Constitution is clear: National pipelines are the sole jurisdiction of the federal government. Failing to act is a betrayal of our national interests; it is a betrayal of our workers, and it is selling out to the Americans. Will they build the pipeline, yes or no?
Patty Hajdu LiberalMinister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Mr. Speaker, today there is good news for the many companies around the country that are working so hard to stay in business in the middle of this trade war. Whether it is steel or whether it is lumber, we have their backs. Today, we are going to talk more about what else we can do, not only to make sure that we protect these companies but to help them grow their footprint, to sell their product to Canada and around the world.
These guys cannot get their heads out of the sand for the sake of the companies right now who need our support. We will do that work.
Aaron Gunn Conservative North Island—Powell River, BC
Mr. Speaker, maybe if Brookfield proposed a pipeline we could actually get one backed by this Prime Minister.
Let us be clear: a majority of Canadians support this pipeline. A majority of British Columbians support this pipeline. As long as the world needs these resources, as long as the world needs oil and gas, until that last barrel comes out of the ground, as much of those resources as possible should come from right here in Canada.
Why will the government not take up its mantle of leadership, deliver on what it promised and get this pipeline built?
Ryan Turnbull LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and to the Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)
Mr. Speaker, here is a news flash: We are in a trade war.
We are in a trade war, and we do not get to choose the attitude and the response of other countries. We get to choose what we do in response to protect our industries here in Canada.
Tariff-impacted industries across Canada know that this government is standing up to protect their interests at every step along the way. Whether the Prime Minister is overseas securing new investments to open up other markets or whether he is offering new liquidity support and a package to help their businesses get through challenging times, we are steadfast in supporting Canadians.
Dan Albas Conservative Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna, BC
Mr. Speaker, on a pipeline to the Pacific, the Prime Minister finds himself in a dilemma of his own making. He, his ministers and his MPs say one thing in British Columbia and another in Alberta, and now he is perched squarely on the fence.
Under subsection 92(10) of the Constitution, the decision is his government's alone, so will he side with the national interest to build a new pipeline, or will he bow to President Trump and keep us supplicant to American interests instead of diversifying our energy exports?
Steven MacKinnon LiberalMinister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, maybe we should come at this another way. The member is a British Columbia member. Is he really suggesting, even given the constituents he represents from first nations, that the Government of Canada, without the consent of the Province of British Columbia and without consultation with first nations, is in a position to do that?
I think he does not really mean that. He has not thought this through, and I think the member, once he does, will come back here and agree that the Government of Canada is pursuing the right path.
Dan Albas Conservative Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna, BC
Mr. Speaker, I note the arrogance of that answer. He has not spoken to my constituents like I have on this issue.
Right now, the only thing that is crossing provincial borders is this Prime Minister's indecision. A pizza shop is more productive than the Prime Minister because at least it knows what business it is in and knows it needs to deliver in a competitive marketplace.
Subsection 92(10) is clear. The power to act is his, so will the Prime Minister stop hiding behind premiers and process? Will he finally stand up for Canada, repeal the shipping ban, axe the industrial carbon tax and build a new pipeline to the Pacific that is in the national interest?
Dominic LeBlanc LiberalPresident of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade
Mr. Speaker, we want to thank our colleague in the Conservative Party for that manufactured indignation. We want to remind him and his colleagues in the Conservative Party that our government made a commitment to Canadians in the last election. It was an election campaign that perhaps they would prefer to forget. We made a commitment to build the Canadian economy the right way and to build major projects again in a way that respects environmental commitments and our obligations to indigenous peoples, working with provinces and territories.
They do not like it. We like it, and we are proud to continue to do it.
David McKenzie Conservative Calgary Signal Hill, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has stated that he wants to make Canada an energy superpower. Well, here is the good news. The Prime Minister has the power to approve—
Natural ResourcesOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I could see that coming. In the business, it is called an applause line.
The member may start from the top.
David McKenzie Conservative Calgary Signal Hill, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has stated that he wants to make Canada an energy superpower. Well, here is the good news. The Prime Minister has the power to approve a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Subsection 92(10) of our Constitution gives the Prime Minister jurisdiction over interprovincial projects like pipelines, not premiers. Will he stop passing the buck and approve an oil pipeline to the coast so that we can get this nation-building pipeline built?
Tim Hodgson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, this Prime Minister so far has referred $117 billion of projects to the MPO. Maybe the member can join us tomorrow in Calgary and see how this government, with the provinces, is building Canada strong.
Juanita Nathan Liberal Pickering—Brooklin, ON
Mr. Speaker, this week, as we begin the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, and with today marking Economic Abuse Awareness Day, we are reminded of the countless women, children and families whose lives have been forever changed by abuse, and we are reminded that this violence does not always leave visible scars. It is often hidden behind closed doors, taking the form of control, isolation and economic abuse that can trap someone in a dangerous situation.
Could the Minister of Women and Gender Equality speak to how our government is working to recognize and combat economic abuse and to support those who are living through this painful and often invisible form of violence?
Rechie Valdez LiberalMinister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
Mr. Speaker, as we mark the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, we recognize the women who built this movement and the work that lies ahead.
On Economic Abuse Awareness Day, we recognize that gender-based violence can be physical, emotional and psychological. That is why in our budget, we committed to working with financial institutions on a code of conduct to prevent economic abuse, helping them identify it and intervene safely. We will keep working together to end gender-based violence so women can live safely and free from fear.
It is unfortunate the members opposite voted against this very measure.
Rhonda Kirkland Conservative Oshawa, ON
Mr. Speaker, when the Prime Minister was asked this weekend whether he had spoken to Trump about trade, he said, “Who cares?” Apparently, there is not a “burning issue”. Well, Conservatives care, and so do the thousands of Oshawa auto workers at the GM assembly plant who are losing their jobs because of the trade war.
How can the Prime Minister look Oshawa auto workers in the eye and tell them he does not care and that their jobs do not matter?
Wayne Long LiberalSecretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)
Mr. Speaker, there is great news for the Conservatives. We care. This afternoon, we are going to announce new measures to further limit foreign steel imports to ensure that Canadian steel products have better access to the domestic market, to become our own best customer by building big with Canadian steel and Canadian lumber and to increase protections for Canadian steel and lumber workers and businesses so they can adapt and thrive in this new global landscape.
The Conservative leader only cares about himself and squashing a caucus revolt.
Automotive IndustryOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
We have unfettered freedom of speech in this chamber, and I recognize that, but I think both sides have to refrain from provocation. I think that can lead to disorder, which is unparliamentary.
The hon. member for Oshawa.