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Debates of June 11th, 2025

House of Commons Hansard #13 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.

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Statements by Members

Congratulations to Yukon graduates
Thanks to campaign team, Edmonton Griesbach
Kiwanis Saint-Eustache Squadron and Excel Gym
Thanks, Simcoe—Grey; upcoming events
Hamilton Tiger-Cats season kickoff
Chatham-Kent—Leamington issues and government spending
Brock University 60th anniversary
Reconciliation should mean bringing groups together
Henri Laberge: advocate for Quebec
Davis Day: Remembrance for Nova Scotia
Liberals failing on housing promises
Gratitude and the Canadian dream
Liberals' mismanagement of Canadian dollars
Remembering A Plant's contributions to Ottawa
Liberals' F-35 fighter jet mismanagement
Honouring Irwin Cotler's human rights work

Question Period

The Conservatives focus on Liberal government failures highlighted by the Auditor General, including the ArriveCAN scandal, F-35 procurement, and housing initiatives, accusing them of wasting money and promoting failed ministers. They also raise concerns about rising grocery prices due to inflationary spending, soft-on-crime laws, and anti-energy policies.
The Liberals focus on achieving best-in-class procurement, building the strongest G7 economy, and increasing defence spending to meet NATO targets. They are committed to delivering affordable housing, supporting public safety with measures like the Strong Borders Act, and helping Canadians with tax credits and youth jobs, while addressing carbon pricing and tariffs.
The Bloc challenges the government on carbon tax rebates sent without collecting the tax, calling it an injustice against Quebeckers who received no compensation. They demand the government pay back the $814 million owed to Quebecers, arguing Quebec money was used to give "gifts" to others who were not paying the tax.
The NDP criticize Bill C-2, calling it a violation of privacy and civil liberties.

Canada Carbon Rebate Bloc MP Jean-Denis Garon raises a question of privilege, alleging the Minister of Finance deliberately misled the House about whether Canada carbon rebate cheques sent during the election were funded by collected carbon tax. 1100 words, 10 minutes.

National Livestock Brand of Canada Act First reading of Bill C-208. The bill recognizes a national livestock brand as a symbol of Canada and its western and frontier heritage, honouring ranchers, farmers, and Indigenous peoples for their contributions. 300 words.

Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act Second reading of Bill C-4. The bill addresses affordability measures for Canadians. It proposes a middle-class tax cut reducing the lowest income tax rate, eliminates the GST for first-time homebuyers on new homes up to $1 million, and repeals the consumer carbon price. The bill also includes changes to the Canada Elections Act, raising concerns about privacy and provincial jurisdiction. Parties debate the sufficiency and impact of the measures, with some supporting passage while seeking amendments. 25700 words, 3 hours.

Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26 Members debate departmental estimates, focusing on the housing crisis, affordability, and homelessness, with government plans including the new build Canada homes entity. They also discuss natural resources, including wildfires, critical minerals, the forestry sector facing US tariffs, and accelerating project approvals via the "one Canadian economy act". Opposition questions government record and policy effectiveness. 32400 words, 4 hours.

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Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders

June 11th, 2025 / 9:45 p.m.

Markham—Thornhill Ontario

Liberal

Tim Hodgson LiberalMinister of Energy and Natural Resources

Mr. Chair, I think he is suggesting that it is Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, yes, it is second to Alberta.

Does the minister know the annual royalties of Newfoundland offshore oil and gas?

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Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, they are in the main estimates. It is a pass-through. It changes each year based on the value. I can get the number for this past year—

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Conservative

The Assistant Deputy Chair Conservative John Nater

The hon. member.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, it is roughly $1.5 billion each year or 15% of our budget.

Does the minister know how many oil rigs are in offshore Newfoundland?

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Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, I am not interested in the past. I am interested in the future. When we get this bill passed, we will have more rigs working in the offshore and we will make Newfoundland—

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Conservative

The Assistant Deputy Chair Conservative John Nater

The hon. member.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, I am glad they are looking at the future, and so am I.

Does the minister know how many jobs are created when an oil rig is built in Newfoundland?

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9:50 p.m.

Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, I assume that depends on the size of the rig. I have worked in the oil and gas industry. Every rig is different. This is a silly question.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, there should be over 5,000 jobs per oil rig, sometimes up to 7,500, depending on how big it is. Will this—

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Some hon. members

Oh, oh!

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Conservative

The Assistant Deputy Chair Conservative John Nater

Order on both sides.

The hon. member.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, why did the government allow the top sides of the West White Rose extension project to be built in the U.S.A. rather than in Newfoundland, more specifically the Burin Peninsula and the Bull Arm fabrication site?

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Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, this government has been very clear. It will work hard under our one Canadian economy act to bring more jobs to Canadian steel and Canadian aluminum. That is the intention of this government.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, I am glad to hear that.

Will the minister commit that the next offshore project will be constructed in Newfoundland?

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Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, the member seems to be confused. Governments do not build offshore projects; private sector proponents do. When we pass the one Canadian economy act, we will facilitate the private sector to—

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Conservative

The Assistant Deputy Chair Conservative John Nater

The hon. member.

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9:50 p.m.

Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, I do not expect many jobs. Is it true that there were no bids placed on offshore exploration in over two years?

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9:50 p.m.

Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, I do not know the answer to that question.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, is it true that there were numerous companies considering exploration, but once Bill C-49 was tabled, they pulled up their anchors and pulled out?

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9:50 p.m.

Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, what is true is that when we pass the one Canadian economy act, we will bring certainty back to this process, and we will make it possible for more drilling to happen in the offshore of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, how does the minister plan to entice investors when even the Liberal government of Newfoundland has major concerns with sections 19, 61 and 62, which triple the timeline and add the Impact Assessment Act to an already lengthy review?

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Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, in Saskatoon, I was with the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and they were quite supportive of the one Canadian economy act.

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Conservative

Jonathan Rowe Conservative Terra Nova—The Peninsulas, NL

Mr. Chair, how does the minister plan to attract these long-term investments, with a 25-year cap on licenses in Bill C-49?

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9:50 p.m.

Liberal

Tim Hodgson Liberal Markham—Thornhill, ON

Mr. Chair, projects of national interest will go through the one Canadian economy act. If they are in the national interest, they will get approved. We will build.