House of Commons Hansard #70 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was mou.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Opposition Motion—Pipeline Construction Members debate a Conservative motion supporting a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast for export to Asian markets, alongside an adjustment to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. Conservatives urge the Liberal government to unblock investment and expedite construction. Liberals support the full Canada-Alberta MOU, which includes environmental and Indigenous consultation conditions. The Bloc Québécois and NDP oppose, citing economic non-viability, climate betrayal, and lack of Indigenous consent. 47800 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2025-26 First reading of Bill C-17. The bill grants sums of money to His Majesty for federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and is passed through all stages of the House. 100 words.
Ukrainian Heritage Month Act Second reading of Bill S-210. The bill proposes to designate September as Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada to recognize the contributions of Ukrainian Canadians to the country's economic, political, cultural, and social life. Members from various parties support the bill, emphasizing the importance of celebrating Ukrainian heritage, especially given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and to educate Canadians about Ukrainian culture and history. 7800 words, 1 hour.
Opposition Motion—Pipeline ConstructionBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Winnipeg North Manitoba
Liberal
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, contrary to what the member might believe, the Conservative never built an inch of pipeline to the Pacific Ocean, not one inch. The question for the member is very clear. The Premier of Alberta and the Prime Minister of Canada signed an MOU. Why will the Conservative Party not support the MOU?
Mark Strahl Conservative Chilliwack—Hope, BC
Mr. Speaker, every word in our motion is from the MOU, so I would invite that member to put his money where his mouth is and vote to support a pipeline from Alberta to the north coast of British Columbia. He can do it in about 30 minutes.
Opposition Motion—Pipeline ConstructionBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Deputy Speaker Tom Kmiec
It being 5:15 p.m. and this being the final supply day for the period ending December 10, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the business of supply.
The question is on the amendment.
If a member participating in person wishes that the amendment be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Opposition Motion—Pipeline ConstructionBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I declare the amendment defeated.
The next question is on the main motion. May I dispense?
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Mark Gerretsen Liberal Kingston and the Islands, ON
Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it you will find consent to apply the results from the last vote to this one, with Liberal members voting nay.
Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB
Conservatives agree to apply, but Conservatives will be voting in favour of this motion.
Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the results of the last vote and will be voting against the motion.
Don Davies NDP Vancouver Kingsway, BC
Mr. Speaker, New Democrats will apply the results of the last vote, again voting no.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the results of the last vote and will be voting against the motion.
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2025-26Government Orders
Brampton—Chinguacousy Park Ontario
Liberal
Shafqat Ali LiberalPresident of the Treasury Board
moved:
That the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 be concurred in.
Supplementary Estimates (B), 2025-26Government Orders
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Mark Gerretsen Liberal Kingston and the Islands, ON
Mr. Speaker, we request that the motion be carried on division.
(Motion agreed to)
Shafqat Ali Liberal Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, ON
moved that Bill C-17, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, be read the first time and printed.
(Motion deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Shafqat Ali Liberal Brampton—Chinguacousy Park, ON
moved that Bill C‑17, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, be read the second time and referred to committee of the whole.
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
An hon. member
Mr. Speaker, I request that the motion be carried on division.
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to a committee of the whole.
(Bill read a second time and the House went into committee of the whole thereon, Tom Kmiec in the chair)
(On clause 2)