The House is on summer break, scheduled to return Sept. 15

House of Commons Hansard #20 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-5.

Topics

line drawing of robot

This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.

The Application of Standing Order 69.1 to Bill C-5 Jenny Kwan argues Bill C-5, which addresses domestic trade barriers and infrastructure project acceleration, contains unrelated matters and asks the Speaker to divide it for separate votes under Standing Order 69.1(1). 800 words.

One Canadian Economy Act Report stage of Bill C-5. The bill, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, aims to reduce interprovincial trade barriers and expedite major projects deemed in the national interest. Members debated amendments to Clause 4 concerning project approval, oversight, and exemptions from other laws. While parties largely support reducing trade barriers, concerns were raised about the bill's impact on indigenous rights, environmental protection, provincial jurisdiction, and the process used, with some criticizing the government's approach and lack of transparency. 34500 words, 6 hours in 3 segments: 1 2 3.

Voting Pattern for Report Stage of Bill C-5 Members raise a point of order regarding the grouping of amendments for voting on Bill C-5, arguing that motions concerning different subjects should be voted on separately. 600 words.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives accuse the government of broken promises on spending and tax cuts, criticizing the lack of a budget. They raise concerns about the Prime Minister's ethics and handling of the housing crisis, crime and bail reform, and the fentanyl crisis.
The Liberals highlight tax cuts for 22 million Canadians and taking the GST off homes for first-time buyers. They emphasize building the economy, creating jobs, and passing a bill to address the tariff war and speed up national projects. They also mention efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, reform bail laws, and invest in defence.
The Bloc heavily criticizes Bill C-5 for seeking to impose projects on Quebec, bypass environmental laws, and govern by order in council, calling it authoritarian and linked to the Conservatives. They also mention taking $814 million from Quebec.
The NDP criticize Bill C-5's authoritarian approach using Trump tactics, and oppose Trump-style border control and treatment of refugees.

Criminal Code First reading of Bill C-218. The bill amends the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying, raising concerns about MAID becoming available solely for mental health challenges starting in March 2027. 400 words.

Voting Pattern for Report Stage of Bill C-5—Speaker's Ruling Speaker rules on points of order regarding Bill C-5, upholding the non-selection of report stage amendments not submitted in committee by a deadline, but granting separate votes on two other motions. 500 words.

The Application of Standing Order 69.1 to Bill C‑5—Speaker's Ruling Speaker rules on Bill C-5 point of order, agreeing with the member for Vancouver East to divide the vote at third reading because the bill's two parts lack a common element, despite the request being made late. 900 words.

Was this summary helpful and accurate?

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting in favour.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Bloc

Marilène Gill Bloc Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting against the motion.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

NDP

Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC

Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting against the motion.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, the Green Party also agrees to apply the vote and will be voting no.

(The House divided on Motion No. 9, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #27

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Tom Kmiec

I declare Motion No. 9 carried. I therefore declare Motion No. 16 carried.

The next question is on Motion No. 11.

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.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Liberal

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 previous vote to this vote, with the Liberals voting nay.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB

Mr. Speaker, we agree to apply the vote, with the Conservatives voting against.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Bloc

Marilène Gill Bloc Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

NDP

Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC

Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote, voting yes.

(The House divided on Motion No. 11, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #28

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Tom Kmiec

I declare Motion No. 11 defeated.

The question is on Motion No. 15. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 21 to 23.

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.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Liberal

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 previous vote to this vote, with the Liberals voting nay.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB

Mr. Speaker, we agree to apply the vote, with the Conservatives voting in favour.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

June 20th, 2025 / 2:45 p.m.

Bloc

Marilène Gill Bloc Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan, QC

The Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting against.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

NDP

Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC

The NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting against.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote, voting no.

(The House divided on Motion No. 15, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #29

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:45 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Tom Kmiec

I declare Motion No. 15 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 21 to 23 defeated.

The question is on Motion No. 18.

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.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:50 p.m.

Liberal

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 previous vote to this vote, with the Liberals voting yea.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:50 p.m.

Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB

Mr. Speaker, we agree to apply the vote, with the Conservatives voting in favour.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:50 p.m.

Bloc

Marilène Gill Bloc Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan, QC

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:50 p.m.

NDP

Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC

Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Bill C-5 One Canadian Economy ActGovernment Orders

2:50 p.m.

Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and am voting in favour.