Debates of Feb. 12th, 2026

House of Commons Hansard #85 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was workers.

Topics

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Petitions

Environment, sustainability, and indigenous knowledge

Withdrawal of Bill C-9 on religion

Striped bass population in St. Lawrence

Reinstatement of ghost gear fund

Opposition Motion—Automotive Strategy Members debate Canada's auto strategy amidst job losses and declining vehicle production. Conservatives advocate for scrapping foreign EV subsidies, removing GST on Canadian-made vehicles, and tax relief for laid-off auto workers, citing the government's plan as subsidizing foreign-made EVs. Liberals defend their strategy, emphasizing investment, electrification, and worker support to adapt to global shifts, noting an integrated North American auto industry. Bloc Québécois supports EV subsidies but criticizes the government for weakening climate targets while subsidizing the oil and gas industry. 46300 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Statements by Members

Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Intimate partner violence advocacy

Serbian Statehood Day

Tragedy in Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg

Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Remembering James Feltham of Deer Lake

Condolences for Tumbler Ridge

Lunar New Year celebrations in Canada

Hero Lodge and Jocelyn Démétré

Tumbler Ridge school attack

Canadian housing market concerns

Tumbler Ridge community tragedy

Auto sector and EV subsidies

Kitigan Zibi community loss

Tumbler Ridge horrific events

Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

Question Period

The Conservatives sharply criticize the Liberal government's handling of the housing crisis, pushing to remove the GST on new homes. They also condemn EV subsidies for foreign-made vehicles, which they argue hurt Canadian auto jobs. Other concerns include extortionists exploiting the refugee system and significant senior pension delays.

The Liberals primarily focus on their housing initiatives, promoting the Build Canada Homes act and Budget 2025 to create affordable homes and jobs. They defend their auto strategy, emphasizing EV incentives, industry modernization, and Canadian auto parts workers. The party also addresses the Tumbler Ridge and Kitigan Zibi tragedies, updates on seniors' benefits system modernization, and actions against extortion and foreign interference.

The Bloc demands public inquiry into Cúram's $5 billion cost overrun and 85,000 seniors. They also urge Canada to protect cultural diversity from web giants.

The NDP demands mental health care be brought under the Canada Health Act to address the crisis.

The Green Party raises concerns about foreign interference threatening Canadian democracy and provincial referenda.

National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act Second reading of Bill S-211. The bill seeks to establish a national framework on sports betting advertising, addressing concerns from constituents about the abundance of advertisements and their harmful impact, particularly on young people. Members debate the need for a unified approach given varied provincial regulations, like Ontario's open market, and the rise of problem gambling, while the Bloc Québécois raises concerns about federal encroachment on provincial jurisdictions. 8600 words, 1 hour.

Adjournment Debates

Industrial carbon tax effects Helena Konanz argues the industrial carbon tax increases costs for farmers and consumers. Wade Grant counters that farmers are exempt and the tax targets major emitters, promoting clean technology and having negligible impact on food prices. Konanz insists the tax hurts Canadian competitiveness, while Grant defends it as essential for climate action.

Electric vehicle mandate Jacob Mantle questions the Liberal's new emissions standard, suggesting it's just a disguised EV mandate. Karim Bardeesy accuses the Conservatives of aligning with the U.S.'s rejection of emissions standards. Mantle also questions the fairness of EV subsidies, and Bardeesy defends the government's auto strategy.

Cowichan decision and property rights Chak Au raises concerns about the Cowichan decision and its impact on property rights. He questions the Liberal government's decision not to advance the extinguishment argument. Jaime Battiste states the government disagrees with the ruling, is appealing it, and is committed to legal clarity for private landownership.

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Indigenous AffairsAdjournment Proceedings

7:15 p.m.

Liberal

Jaime Battiste Liberal Cape Breton—Canso—Antigonish, NS

Mr. Speaker, we are absolutely committed to maintaining the legal clarity and stability of private fee simple landownership. The decision's potentially significant implications, including on private fee simple property rights, require greater legal certainty and clarity, which we are asking the courts to do.

In our country, the Supreme Court of Canada makes rulings. As politicians, and as a government, we respect that. However, our government is committed to attaining that clarity through the proper legal process, not a political process.

To further support potentially impacted private property owners, B.C. has also taken the lead on moving forward with the provincial loan guarantee program, given that landownership and title fall within provincial jurisdiction.

We are absolutely committed to maintaining the legal clarity and stability of private fee simple landownership, and we will continue to work with all parties to find a solution.

Indigenous AffairsAdjournment Proceedings

7:15 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker John Nater

The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 7:17 p.m.)