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.
Rhonda Kirkland Conservative Oshawa, ON
Mr. Speaker, what is clear is that instead of negotiating deals for Canadian auto workers, what the Prime Minister cares about is being more interested in negotiating deals for Brookfield. Oshawa is set to lose thousands of jobs this January, even though the Prime Minister promised to negotiate a win.
This is a burning issue for Oshawa auto workers, so why is it not a burning issue for the Prime Minister?
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, I am happy to report that I just recently met with those at Unifor Local 222, the local chapter at the GM Oshawa plant, and they are happy with what our government is doing to support them. They have said that no deal is better than a bad deal. They have acknowledged our remissions framework and how we have adjusted it, and they are looking to us for leadership and more support. That is exactly what the Prime Minister is announcing later today for tariff-impacted industries.
Our government stands steadfast and strong in support of our workers all across Canada. We will not stand down and we will not take any lessons from the—
Automotive IndustryOral Questions
Tony Baldinelli Conservative Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Mr. Speaker, after eight months, the Prime Minister has gone from elbows up to “Who cares?” when it comes to trade issues with the United States. These comments spark concern in my community, particularly with the thousands of current and former GM workers in St. Catharines who worry about the future of their auto plant. GM has been in St. Catharines since 1929. I can say that Conservatives care, Canadians care and the workers at these plants who depend on these jobs care.
What is it going to take? Does Brookfield have to buy General Motors for the Liberal Prime Minister to finally care?
John Zerucelli LiberalSecretary of State (Labour)
Mr. Speaker, we were elected on a plan to build big. I have met with auto workers from across the country, and they know that we have their backs. In a few minutes, the Prime Minister will be announcing more supports for the auto sector and more supports for the steel industry because we have their backs.
More than that, we are building big. We are going to build projects in the national interest and homes, with skills that workers will use to build across this country. Will the Conservatives get on board?
Will Greaves Liberal Victoria, BC
Mr. Speaker, in 2011, the Harper Conservative government created the conditions for Driver Inc., an illegal scheme where trucking companies misclassify drivers as independent contractors to avoid paying payroll taxes. This has hurt workers, distorted competition in the market and deprived the federal government of important revenue that it should be able to use to invest in Canadians.
In budget 2025, our new Liberal government took action to end this scheme. Can the Secretary of State for the CRA please inform the House of the measures our government has taken to end Driver Inc.?
Wayne Long LiberalSecretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions)
Mr. Speaker, in this historic budget, we are investing new resources to restore fairness to Canada's trucking industry after the Conservative Party broke it. We will lift the moratorium on penalties for unreported fees for service, launch a dedicated compliance program and expand information sharing with Employment and Social Development Canada. These measures will end the illegal Drivers Inc. scheme and level the playing field for companies that follow the law.
The Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois both voted against budget 2025. It is a shame that they did not support tax fairness—
TransportationOral Questions
Gérard Deltell Conservative Louis-Saint-Laurent—Akiawenhrahk, QC
Mr. Speaker, we know that the Prime Minister is very familiar with Brookfield, but is he familiar with Paccar?
Paccar is truck manufacturing company in Boisbriand that has been around for decades. As we speak, 300 workers at Paccar are losing their jobs. Parents, men and women, are losing their jobs, basically because of the new tariffs Trump has imposed since the Prime Minister took office.
I understand that Paccar is no Brookfield, but could the Prime Minister go see the workers at Paccar and tell them what he said recently, “Who cares?”
Carlos Leitão LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry
Mr. Speaker, I am rather surprised that the member would phrase his question that way.
Yes, we are in the midst of a trade war.
Carlos Leitão Liberal Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, QC
Are you surprised by that?
Mr. Speaker, it is important that we keep our cool and not just sign any old contract with the United States.
With regard to Paccar, we are in contact with the company. We will find solutions by also working with the Government of Quebec.
EmploymentOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I would remind the member to address his comments through the Chair.
The hon. member for Vancouver Kingsway.
Don Davies NDP Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, before he was elected, the Prime Minister claimed to care about the climate crisis and protecting our lands and waters. B.C. Liberal MPs all said they supported the tanker ban in northern B.C. Now we see them stealing pages from the Conservative playbook. Without consulting the Premier of British Columbia or first nations, Liberals are reversing 50 years of protection for sensitive coastal waters, overriding the law and risking billions of dollars of economic activity.
Why are Liberals sacrificing the B.C. coast and betraying the voters who sent them here?
Julie Dabrusin LiberalMinister of Environment and Climate Change
Mr. Speaker, our Prime Minister was very clear yesterday, and it is important to highlight that we will make sure, with any of the major projects that move forward, that we work with affected jurisdictions. That means all of the provinces. We will work with indigenous rights holders, respecting their positions and their rights.
We will make sure we continue to build Canada as a strong country, with a strong future for our country, and we will make sure we do it well.
Pierre Paul-Hus Conservative Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am rising on a point of order. With all due respect, you prevented me from asking questions about government operations. With your permission, I will ask my question.
The EnvironmentOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
Your question had nothing to do with government operations. It had to do with a provincial election law and hearsay. It has nothing to do with the federal government's policies or programs.
The hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière.
Luc Berthold Conservative Mégantic—L’Érable—Lotbinière, QC
Mr. Speaker, with all due respect, twice today you have prevented a member from continuing during the period of—
Luc Berthold Conservative Mégantic—L’Érable—Lotbinière, QC
I would ask that I be allowed to finish. It will not take too long. Twice now, Mr. Speaker, you have prevented the member from finishing his questions and comments when he actually had questions for the government.
The EnvironmentOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I did so with good reason. I feel for the member. These things happen sometimes.
The hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé.
Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, on the same point of order, with all due respect, I would like to say that we still have the right, in our opinion, to take information that is in the credible news media, like CBC/Radio-Canada and TVA, and bring it to the House to ask legitimate questions.
The EnvironmentOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
In my opinion, it was not a question that had to do with the policies or programs of the federal government or cabinet. That is why I did not allow the question.
The hon. member is rising on another point of order.
Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That, for the duration of the tribute that will be paid to him in a few moments, the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel—Alnôbak be allowed to sit in the seat of the member for Mirabel.