House of Commons Hansard #76 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-16.
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Protecting Victims Act Second reading of Bill C-16. The bill C-16 amends criminal and correctional matters, addressing child protection, gender-based violence, and court delays. It includes provisions for criminalizing coercive control and banning deepfakes. While Conservatives support many measures, they contend the bill undermines mandatory minimum penalties by allowing judges to impose lower sentences. Liberals argue it reinstates mandatory minimums with a safety valve and accuse Conservatives of filibustering crime legislation. 15500 words, 2 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law) Second reading of Bill C-222. The bill aims to amend the Employment Insurance Act and Canada Labour Code to allow parents to continue receiving maternity or parental benefits and maintain leave if their child dies during the benefit period. Members across parties support this compassionate measure to relieve grieving parents of an administrative burden. Some criticize the government's delays in addressing this long-standing issue and highlight broader gaps in the EI system. 7000 words, 45 minutes.
Bill C-222 Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)Private Members' Business
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
The question is on the motion.
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-222 Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)Private Members' Business
Liberal
Terry Beech Liberal Burnaby North—Seymour, BC
Madam Speaker, I would like to wish you and everyone a good weekend, and I would like to request a recorded vote.
Bill C-222 Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)Private Members' Business
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes
Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, February 4, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
It being 2:17 p.m., pursuant to orders made on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the House stands adjourned until Monday, February 2, at 11 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).
(The House adjourned at 2:17 p.m.)