House of Commons Hansard #62 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was billion.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 Second reading of Bill C-15. The bill implements the 2025 budget, which the government says aims to build, empower and protect Canada through investments. Opposition criticizes it as a plan for higher taxes, higher debt, higher inflation, with insufficient action on affordability. Concerns include cuts to the public service, alleged corporate greed, and the elimination of the digital services tax. 52200 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Financial Administration Act Second reading of Bill C-230. The bill aims to increase transparency by requiring the government to publish a registry of corporate, trust, and partnership debts over $1 million that have been waived, written off, or forgiven. Conservatives argue this will provide taxpayers with information on how their money is used, while the Bloc Québécois emphasizes the need for accountability given billions in write-offs. Liberals support the intent but raise concerns about privacy and the proposed $1-million threshold. 7800 words, 1 hour.
John-Paul Danko Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON
Mr. Speaker, the people of Hamilton know that Canadian steel is an integral part of building a secure, sovereign Canada. Everything from homes to defence requires a strong—
Steel and Aluminum IndustryOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I will let the hon. member start over but without gesticulation.
The hon. member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas.
John-Paul Danko Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON
Mr. Speaker, the people of Hamilton know that Canadian steel is an integral part of building a secure, sovereign Canada. Everything from homes to defence requires a strong industrial steel sector.
With the announcement yesterday, it is clear that our government is focused on building Canada strong, with Canadian steel to build Canadian products, building the strongest economy in the G7.
Can the Minister of Jobs and Families—
Steel and Aluminum IndustryOral Questions
John-Paul Danko Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON
Mr. Speaker, the people of Hamilton know that Canadian steel is an integral part of building a secure, sovereign Canada. Everything from homes to defence requires a strong industrial steel sector.
With the announcement yesterday, it is clear that our government is focused on building Canada strong, with Canadian steel to build Canadian products, building the strongest economy in the G7.
Can the Minister of Jobs and Families—
Steel and Aluminum IndustryOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
Obviously some members want to hear this over and over again.
From the top, the hon. member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas.
John-Paul Danko Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON
Mr. Speaker, the people of Hamilton know that Canadian steel is an integral part of building a secure, sovereign Canada. Everything from homes to defence requires a strong industrial steel sector.
With the announcement yesterday, it is clear that our government is focused on building Canada strong, with Canadian steel to build Canadian products, building the strongest economy in the G7.
Can the Minister of Jobs and Families please tell this House how our government is supporting steelworkers as we transition to buy Canadian industrial self-reliance?
Patty Hajdu LiberalMinister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Mr. Speaker, finally, Hamilton gets a voice in the House of Commons with a strong MP who had to repeat his question four times. How disrespectful is that to the workers of Hamilton, who are really struggling and working so hard to pivot to new product and new markets. That is why standing beside ArcelorMittal Dofasco yesterday, one of the backbones of our steel industry here in Canada, and the Prime Minister as we continue to support that industry to pivot to new markets and to new product was so important.
On this side of the House, we will listen to the steel industry—
Steel and Aluminum IndustryOral Questions
Jamie Schmale Conservative Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes, ON
Mr. Speaker, the Cowichan court ruling in the British Columbia Supreme Court is causing real damage in Richmond. Banks are pulling back, buyers are walking away, investment is on hold and families and businesses are being left in limbo.
On October 23, the Richmond council urgently asked the Attorney General to protect private property rights. The Liberal government did not even bother to respond. A few days ago, the Richmond council passed another motion demanding immediate federal action to mitigate the harm to affected residents.
Why is the government abandoning the people whose homes and livelihoods are now at risk?
Rebecca Alty LiberalMinister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Mr. Speaker, Canada disagrees with the B.C. Supreme Court's ruling and appealed it on September 8. We are reviewing potential legal arguments, and all options are on the table. Further legal clarity is required to address the decision, particularly relating to private property rights.
We will continue to work collaboratively with all parties to uphold the principles of reconciliation, transparency and legal responsibility. We remain available for dialogue with the other parties to the litigation throughout this process.
Chak Au Conservative Richmond Centre—Marpole, BC
Mr. Speaker, families, farmers and businesses, the people who bought and own property in my community of Richmond, are now fearful their titles may no longer be secure because of the Cowichan ruling. Property ownership is one of the core institutions upon which this country is built. The Liberal government's failure to properly fight for and communicate with folks in B.C. has created an environment of fear and dread that they may soon lose their rights over their own property.
What will the minister do to ensure that countless B.C. residents will not lose their rights as property owners?
Rebecca Alty LiberalMinister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Mr. Speaker, our government disagrees with the B.C. Supreme Court's decision and appealed the decision alongside the Government of British Columbia, the City of Richmond, the Musqueam, the Tsawwassen and the Cowichan. We absolutely understand the concerns of residents, which is why we have taken this step. We are reviewing potential legal arguments. All arguments and all options are on the table.
As this case is before the courts, I will not comment any further.
Jeff Kibble Conservative Cowichan—Malahat—Langford, BC
Mr. Speaker, this appeal will drag out for years. The Cowichan Tribes v. Canada court decision continues to put private property rights at risk. Uncertainty is now escalating into anger and unrest. Landowners are unable to get mortgages, businesses are building facilities in the U.S. instead of B.C. and neighbours are turning on each other with verbal threats.
Will the Prime Minister finally show some leadership and confirm that this appeal will always protect private land title, and will he acknowledge that this is an existential threat to the institution of private property ownership across Canada?
Rebecca Alty LiberalMinister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Mr. Speaker, as I have mentioned multiple times in question period today, as well as in past question periods, our government disagrees with the B.C. Supreme Court decision and we are appealing it. We are reviewing all options.
As this case is before the courts, I will not comment any further.
James Maloney Liberal Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, across the country, Canadians are seeing a rise in hate, threats and intimidation aimed at our communities. If the Conservatives are finally ready to put the safety of their own communities first, the combatting hate act is right in front of them.
Can the Minister of Justice tell us what this legislation would mean for the safety of our neighbourhoods, schools and places of worship?
Sean Fraser LiberalMinister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Mr. Speaker, Canadians want this Parliament to take action to combat a rising trend of hate crimes in this country. For our part, we have introduced Bill C-9, the combatting hate act, which seeks to protect Canadians by putting in place criminal penalties for those who would commit hate crimes against people, whether on the doorsteps of our religious institutions or in our communities more broadly.
This is an important day in the future of this legislation. The justice committee will be looking at the specific clauses of this bill after question period today, and Canadians will come to understand which parties are interested in protecting communities against hate and which are more interested in obstructing and delaying this legislation. When Canadians are watching, I hope we can demonstrate a spirit of collaboration and—
Public SafetyOral Questions
Michelle Rempel Conservative Calgary Nose Hill, AB
Mr. Speaker, a senior Liberal debating my bill to stop leniency for non-citizens convicted of serious crimes said this: “If someone is going out there and raping another individual, do we really believe that they are going to get special treatment from a judge...?” Well, the very next day, there was a report of a non-citizen in Barrie being convicted of raping a 13-year-old little girl and impregnating her twice, and the rapist had been given an adjournment to see what impact his guilty plea would have on his immigration status.
Will the Liberals admit that they were wrong?
Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipOral Questions
Brampton North—Caledon Ontario
Liberal
Ruby Sahota LiberalSecretary of State (Combatting Crime)
Mr. Speaker, there are provisions in place that say if a non-citizen commits a crime and serves a sentence, they are removed from Canada. CBSA works on these cases, and it prioritizes criminal cases when making removals.
Gord Johns NDP Courtenay—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government is trying to revive a failed bitumen pipeline from Alberta through B.C. that went nowhere under Stephen Harper's Conservatives and still has no first nation consent. Talks about ending the oil tanker ban to enable this scheme in an MOU without B.C. at the table and without coastal first nations involvement is harming a critical relationship in getting things done.
Does the Prime Minister actually realize that pushing a project the coast has already fully rejected is breaking trust with coastal first nations?
Julie Dabrusin LiberalMinister of Environment and Climate Change
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister said this in this House, and I will repeat it because I think it is very important to hear it again: We need to ensure the agreement of British Columbia and of first nations. That is an important part of how we work forward on building a strong Canada. I hope that by repeating this, everyone can make sure those words are heard.