House of Commons Hansard #94 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was agreement.
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Oil Tanker Moratorium Act First reading of Bill C-264. The bill seeks to repeal the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, an action supported by the Conservative Party, who argue the current ban hinders the Canadian energy industry and limits resource exports to international allies. 200 words.
Food and Drugs Act First reading of Bill C-265. The bill amends the Food and Drugs Act to reform the special access program, aiming to simplify the process for doctors to access unapproved medications and prioritize clinician decision-making in life-threatening situations. 200 words.
National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mobility Act First reading of Bill C-266. The bill proposes establishing a national framework to streamline and harmonize credential recognition for skilled tradespeople, aiming to reduce regulatory barriers and facilitate labour mobility across Canadian provinces and territories. (Bill C-266) 200 words.
National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act First reading of Bill C-267. The bill seeks to establish a national framework promoting the durability and repairability of electronic products and home appliances to reduce electronic waste, lower consumer costs, and support a more sustainable circular economy. 100 words.
Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act Report stage of Bill C-18. The bill, Bill C-18, passed third reading on division. The Liberal government promoted the agreement as a strategic move to boost trade diversification, while Conservatives criticized the lack of urgent results regarding U.S. tariffs and non-tariff barriers. The Bloc Québécois raised concerns about investor-state dispute settlements and requested greater protections for human rights and the environment. 14500 words, 2 hours.
Criminal Code Second reading of Bill C-246. The bill proposes mandatory consecutive sentences for multiple sexual offences, aiming to [end sentence reductions] for perpetrators. Conservatives argue the measure ensures [justice for victims], while the Bloc Québécois supports [submitting to committee] for further study. Liberals, however, contend the proposal is [potentially unconstitutional], noting that the government is already addressing these issues through other legislative efforts like [bail reform legislation]. 5800 words, 40 minutes.
Marjorie Michel Liberal Papineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, as my colleague knows, because I have told him several times, a lot of different studies have shown a variety of results with respect to supervised consumption sites. As he knows, there is no single solution to this problem.
Supervised consumption sites are there to save lives. They do not get in the way of treatment. We can discuss this further.
Dan Mazier Conservative Riding Mountain, MB
Mr. Speaker, this is the first study in Canada to use individual-level, linkable health data. That means, for the first time, we can see exactly what happened to the people who have used these sites. Every drug consumption site in Canada operates under an exemption granted by the federal health minister.
If the research now says that closing a drug consumption site leads to more people getting life-saving treatment and no increase in deaths, why on earth is the minister still approving them?
Marjorie Michel LiberalMinister of Health
Mr. Speaker, my colleague should know that this minister grants exemptions every time the provinces that fund these supervised consumption sites fund projects following consultations with their own communities.
I have said it before, and I will say it again: Yes, these sites exist to save lives, but there is also work being done on treatment.
Gabriel Hardy Conservative Montmorency—Charlevoix, QC
Mr. Speaker, another Liberal drug experiment has failed. The Liberals promised that safe injection sites would reduce overdose deaths, but these deaths have increased by 400% in British Columbia and doubled in Quebec. Fifty thousand Canadians have died.
Now, a landmark study in Alberta has shown that the closure of a safe injection site did not lead to an increase in deaths. In fact, more people sought treatment.
How many Canadians will have to die before the Liberals admit that their policies have failed to address the real problem? When will they finally take a preventive approach?
Marjorie Michel LiberalMinister of Health
Mr. Speaker, what my colleague should know is that we can walk and chew gum at the same time. What does that mean? It means that we can save lives through supervised consumption sites, provide treatment and work on prevention.
What you should know is that we are working in co-operation with all of the provinces to reduce the rate of drug use. What is more, even if your study does not show this, all of the figures on drug-related deaths are down in Canada—
Mental Health and AddictionsOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I would just like to remind members to address their comments through the Chair.
The hon. member for Richmond East—Steveston.
Parm Bains Liberal Richmond East—Steveston, BC
Mr. Speaker, in 2025, the port of Vancouver had a record-breaking year for exports, moving more Canadian goods to global markets than ever before. This is a point of pride for the constituents in Richmond East—Steveston, who help power this success every day through their work in trade, transportation and port operations.
Could the Minister of International Trade update the House on what this record-setting year at the port of Vancouver means for Canadian workers and for Canada's growing trade opportunities?
Maninder Sidhu LiberalMinister of International Trade
Mr. Speaker, that member from Richmond, B.C., has been a tireless champion for the port of Vancouver and its workers. We are talking about 170 million tonnes of cargo, which is the highest in the port's history. That is more exports to China, South Korea, Japan, the Middle East and more.
Non-U.S. exports were up by 17% in 2025, and we are not stopping there. We are a signing a record number of trade agreements to open new opportunities for the workers who are producing world-class products to get products out the door. This is how we build Canada strong.
Blaine Calkins Conservative Ponoka—Didsbury, AB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Liberals tried to clarify the rules behind their ridiculous gun-grab scheme. Canadian soldiers who were deployed before the gun-grab program started will return after the amnesty period ends. This means that they would have no opportunity to declare their firearms under this gun-grab policy. Because of this, many armed forces members will return to Canada as criminals because the Liberals will not extend the amnesty period. This is very troubling.
If the Liberals trust our deployed soldiers with the biggest guns we have, why on earth would they not trust them with their Plinksters and turkey guns when they get home?
Gary Anandasangaree LiberalMinister of Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the over 42,000 firearms enrolled in the compensation program. The corresponding individual law-abiding gun owners are going to abide by the law. The amnesty period expires on October 30, and I look forward to ensuring that those law-abiding gun owners get the compensation they deserve.
Jenny Kwan NDP Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister told a story about living within a lie in Davos and said, “The power of the less power starts with honesty.” Former Liberal cabinet ministers Allan Rock and Lloyd Axworthy, who have been honest about Canada's complicity in the killing of civilians, have come out publicly in support of Bill C-233. They said that Parliament now faces a clear choice to maintain an outdated exemption that undermines Canada's credibility or adopt a modern principled statement that reflects our commitments and responsibilities.
Will the Prime Minister be honest with reality and vote yes to Bill C-233?
Anita Anand LiberalMinister of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, the government opposes the bill. Canada has one of the strongest export regimes in the world, with human rights considerations applied to every single permit issued for military goods. The changes proposed in the bill would decimate Canada's defence industry, weaken Canada's role in NATO and jeopardize the capabilities of our Canadian Armed Forces. The bill would not close a loophole. It would create new vulnerabilities. It is irresponsible to propose a bill like this.
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of Mr. Dara Calleary, Minister for Social Protection and for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht of Ireland.
The House resumed from March 9 consideration of the motion that Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill C-233 Export and Import Permits ActPrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
It being 3:14 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-233, under Private Members' Business.
Call in the members.
Bill C-233 Export and Import Permits ActPrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I declare the motion lost.
I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded division, the time provided for Government Orders will be extended by 12 minutes.
Message from the SenatePrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate has passed the following bill, to which the concurrence of the House is desired: Bill S-212, an act respecting a national strategy for children and youth in Canada.
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8)(a), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 12 petitions. These returns will be tabled in an electronic format.
Jacques Ramsay LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), and in accordance with the policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the treaty entitled “Agreement between Canada and Australia on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters”, done at Wellington on November 19, 2025.
Richard Bragdon Conservative Tobique—Mactaquac, NB
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, four reports of the Canadian section of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, or CEUS.
The first concerns the IPG's participation at the Council of State Governments, CSG, in South Carolina, at the South Southern Legislative Annual Conference, from July 8 to July 12, 2023.
The second concerns the IPG's participation at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit, known as PNWER, in Boise, Idaho, from July 16 to July 20, 2023.
The third concerns the IPG's participation at the annual meeting of the Council of State Governments Western Legislative Conference in Los Angeles, California, from November 12 to November 15, 2023.
The fourth concerns the IPG's annual congressional visit to Washington, D.C., from May 15 to May 16, 2024.
Alexandra Mendes Liberal Brossard—Saint-Lambert, QC
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association respecting its participation in the Parliament of Jamaica Post-Election Seminar, held in Kingston, Jamaica, from January 28 to January 30, 2026.
Terry Sheehan Liberal Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the second report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, entitled “2025 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada: Follow-Up on Programs for First Nations.”
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive report to the House.
Peter Schiefke Liberal Vaudreuil, QC
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities: the eighth report entitled “Strengthening the Regulation of Recreational Boating” and the ninth report entitled “ Northern, Rural and Remote Air Travel: A Critical Lifeline”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to each of these two reports.