House of Commons Hansard #89 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was veterans.

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Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives criticize the Liberal government's handling of the immigration system, demanding the Immigration Minister's firing for incompetence and the ballooning asylum backlog. They highlight three million expiring visas, criminals avoiding deportation, and insufficient security checks. The party also raises alarms about exploding federal deficits, record household debt, the housing crisis, and the failed Cúram software project.
The Liberals defend their immigration record, highlighting reduced asylum claims and efforts to strengthen the system with Bill C-12. They emphasize modernizing government benefits, including for seniors, and strengthening the Criminal Code. The party promotes housing investments for affordability, infrastructure projects, and social programs like the national school food program, while asserting fiscal sustainability.
The Bloc demands an independent public inquiry into IT project cost overruns (Cúram, Phoenix, ArriveCAN) that wasted billions in federal funds. They also criticize the $5-billion cut to the public transit fund, with Quebec receiving nothing.
The NDP calls for mandated community safety plans for corporations and restored funding to protect Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people from violence.

Petitions

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1 Report stage of Bill C-15. The bill proposes changes to various laws, with opposition parties raising concerns. The NDP seeks to delete clauses related to the digital services tax, underused housing tax, and luxury tax, arguing these repeal measures the Liberals previously deemed essential. The Bloc Québécois criticizes proposed expropriation powers for the high-speed rail project and the elimination of the digital services tax, while Conservatives highlight amendments to limit ministerial powers to exempt entities from laws, which they call "King Henry VIII-style powers." 23300 words, 4 hours.

Adjournment Debates

Funding for crack pipes Dan Mazier asks if Health Canada funding can be used to buy crack pipes, citing conflicting statements. Kevin Lamoureux says he was unprepared for that specific question, noting that he was expecting questions on safe injection sites instead. Lamoureux encourages Mazier to bring the crack pipe question to the Minister of Health.
Government Finances and Debt Mike Lake questions Kevin Lamoureux about rising deficits and debt under the current government, referencing concerns from Fitch Ratings and comparing the situation to the 1990s. Lamoureux defends the government's economic policies and AAA credit rating, criticizing the Conservative Party's record and approach.
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Bill C-15 Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1Government Orders

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The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

I declare Motion No. 48 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 49 to 54 defeated.

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Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, I am sorry. My eyesight is giving me some difficulties. For the last motion, I would like to vote in favour.

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The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

Do we have unanimous consent for the member to change her vote?

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Some hon. members

No.

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The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

The next question is on Motion No. 55. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 56 to 77.

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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 Liberals voting against.

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Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB

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

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Bloc

Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

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

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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.

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Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

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

(The House divided on Motion No. 55, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #79

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8 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

I declare Motion No. 55 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 56 to 77 defeated.

The next question is on Motion No. 78. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 79 and 80.

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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 last vote to this vote, with Liberals voting no.

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Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting yes, with the exception of the member for Newmarket—Aurora, who will be abstaining during this vote.

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Bloc

Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

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

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NDP

Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC

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

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Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

Mr. Speaker, I agree to applying the vote, voting yes.

(The House divided on Motion No. 78, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #80

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The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

I declare Motion No. 78 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 79 and 80 defeated.

The next question is on Motion No. 81.

A vote on this motion also applies to Motion No. 82.

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Liberal

Mark Gerretsen Liberal Kingston and the Islands, ON

Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you will find consent to apply the votes from the previous one to this one, with Liberals voting against.

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Conservative

Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting against, including the member for Newmarket—Aurora.

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Bloc

Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC

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

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NDP

Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC

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

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Green

Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC

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

(The House divided on Motion No. 81, which was negatived to on the following division:)

Vote #81