Debates of March 26th, 2026

House of Commons Hansard #100 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was amendments.

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Controlled Drugs and Substances Act First reading of Bill C-272. The bill proposes to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to prohibit the establishment or operation of supervised drug consumption sites in close proximity to locations frequented by children, such as schools and playgrounds. 200 words.

Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act First reading of Bill S-217. The bill proposes increasing Canada Revenue Agency transparency by publicly listing tax evasion convictions, mandating tax gap statistical reporting, and improving data access for the Parliamentary Budget Officer. 200 words.

Public Accounts Members debate a Bloc Québécois motion calling for an independent public inquiry into multibillion-dollar cost overruns in federal IT projects, including the Cúram benefits delivery system, ArriveCAN, and the Phoenix pay system. Critics emphasize the negative impact on seniors and government mismanagement, while Liberals argue that modernization is essential and existing oversight mechanisms remain sufficient. 12100 words, 1 hour.

Petitions

Flood protection for Abbotsford

Tax treatment of single seniors

Religious freedom and Bill C-9

Addressing crime in Saskatoon

Southern resident killer whale protection

Salmon fishing allocation policy

Religious protections in Bill C-9

Permanent residency for emergency temporary residents

Opposition to firearms buyback program

Opposition to MAID for mental illness

Secondary route for Highway 97

Ending boil water advisories

Concerns regarding salmon allocation policy

Religious freedom and Bill C-9

Religious exemptions in Bill C-9

Protecting Christians in Nigeria

Combating political disinformation

Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act Members debate a Liberal motion regarding Senate amendments to Bill C-12, legislation aimed at strengthening border security and immigration system integrity. Liberals argue the bill provides essential tools for managing migration, while NDP members express strong opposition, criticizing what they describe as "draconian" measures. Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois emphasize concerns regarding system dysfunction and the need for greater accountability and fair distribution of claimants. 12300 words, 2 hours.

An Act Respecting Cyber Security Report stage of Bill C-8. The bill moves to third reading following report stage, where a proposed amendment was rejected. Liberals characterize the legislation as a vital national security measure to protect critical infrastructure from cyber-threats. Conservatives, while acknowledging the need for cybersecurity, contend the original text granted the government excessive overreach and argue their committee amendments were essential to increase accountability and protect individual privacy. 4700 words, 35 minutes.

Statements by Members

World Theatre Week

National Organ and Tissue Donation

Humanitarian assistance for Cuba

Maple syrup season traditions

International Day of La Francophonie

Peachland Legion 100th anniversary

North York General Hospital rankings

Easter Seals Month

Gilles Brassard's Turing Award

Supportive housing in Whitby

Celebrating Easter and faith

Eid celebration and breakfast program

Honouring Humboldt Broncos and parents

Canada groceries and essentials benefit

Critique of current Liberal policy

National Film Board Oscar win

Question Period

The Conservatives link "radical" policies like the industrial carbon tax to a weak Canadian dollar and high food inflation. They condemn an out-of-control immigration system, pointing to surging youth unemployment and a massive asylum backlog. Additionally, they highlight a decline in business investment and demand protected B.C. salmon fishing rights.

The Liberals celebrate meeting the 2% NATO target and passing housing legislation to boost home construction. They highlight job creation and record energy production while defending affordability measures like dental care and $10-a-day childcare. They also emphasize reforming the immigration system and maintaining federal management of salmon as a shared resource.

The Bloc accuses the government of anglicizing Quebec by funding English programs and appointing unilingual officials. They also condemn a "constitutional coup" and any veto over provincial legislation that undermines Quebec's jurisdiction.

The NDP opposes dental care clawbacks for seniors and demands a parliamentary review of Canada's arms export policy.

An Act Respecting Cyber Security Third reading of Bill C-8. The bill, which establishes a cybersecurity framework and amends the Telecommunications Act, passed third reading on division. While the Bloc Québécois and Conservatives praised the collaborative, multi-party improvements made in committee, including mandatory legislative review, critics like the Green Party argue that significant loopholes remain regarding privacy protections, warrant requirements, and ministerial oversight that require further sober second thought by the Senate. 4800 words, 40 minutes.

Addressing the Continuing Victimization of Homicide Victims' Families Act Second reading of Bill C-236. The bill, known as McCann's law, aims to require courts and parole boards to consider an offender's refusal to disclose the location of a victim's remains as a significant factor in sentencing and parole decisions. While Conservative members argue the legislation provides necessary accountability for victims, Liberal and Bloc Québécois members, despite supporting further review in committee, expressed reservations regarding its current legal implementation. 6800 words, 1 hour.

Adjournment Debate - Natural Resources Helena Konanz argues that the government’s regulatory failures and taxes restrict energy production and delay projects. Caroline Desrochers defends current Liberal policies, highlighting record production and ongoing federal-provincial coordination. Konanz also calls for an all-party coalition to address softwood lumber tariffs, which Desrochers agrees requires a unified approach. 1200 words, 10 minutes.

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Natural ResourcesAdjournment Proceedings

5:05 p.m.

Conservative

Helena Konanz Conservative Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, BC

Madam Speaker, MOUs will not deliver Canadian natural resources to markets, but pipelines and ports will.

However, I want to turn to the forestry sector now. We know that a decade of Liberal ministers negotiating with four presidential administrations has not delivered a softwood lumber agreement, while Prime Minister Harper was able to sign one in mere weeks. New challenges of the second Trump administration therefore demand a new approach.

Will the member opposite support my call for a coalition of members of every party representing forestry communities to go to Washington, D.C., together to make the unified case that the tariffs placed on our lumber sector are not only illegal and unjust but also harmful to both our economies? Will the member join me in supporting an all-party, all-regions team Canada approach that could make the case for forestry to the U.S. Congress?

Natural ResourcesAdjournment Proceedings

5:05 p.m.

Liberal

Caroline Desrochers Liberal Trois-Rivières, QC

Madam Speaker, we have been making representations in Washington that the tariffs are unjustifiable, and we welcome the members' engagement in ensuring that we continue to advocate and put forward the position of the government. This is work that we need to do together. That is not happening right now, and members know it. We are not doing this in a concerted way. We are not doing this in a team Canada way, unfortunately, and we need to do more of that.

Natural ResourcesAdjournment Proceedings

5:05 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Alexandra Mendès) Alexandra Mendes

The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, pursuant to order made on Thursday, October 23, 2025, the House stands adjourned until Monday, April 13, at 11 a.m. pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 5:08 p.m.)