House of Commons Hansard #103 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was enforcement.
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Lawful Access Act, 2026 Second reading of Bill C-22. The bill seeks to modernize law enforcement investigative capabilities for digital crimes. Liberal MPs argue these authorities are vital to combat rising digital threats. Conservative members fear potential ministerial overreach and privacy infringements. While highlighting the need to tackle child exploitation, opposition MPs emphasize the necessity of rigorous committee review to balance public safety with civil liberties. 15400 words, 2 hours.
National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act Second reading of Bill S-211. The bill S-211 proposes a national framework to regulate sports betting advertisements. Supporters express concern that ubiquitous advertising harms youth and vulnerable populations. Conversely, the Bloc Québécois argues this area falls under provincial jurisdiction, contending that federal intervention constitutes an unnecessary, clumsy intrusion into established provincial gaming management responsibilities. 7300 words, 1 hour.
Kathy Borrelli Conservative Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to request unanimous consent to register my vote for the first vote of our CPC opposition day motion as a yea. I had technical difficulties.
Correction to Official RecordPoints of OrderPrivate Members' Business
Correction to Official RecordPoints of OrderPrivate Members' Business
Some hon. members
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Correction to Official RecordPoints of OrderPrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 39 minutes.
Official LanguagesRoutine Proceedings
Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs Québec
Liberal
Marc Miller LiberalMinister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the draft regulations on the use of French in federally regulated private businesses.
Patricia Lattanzio LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2) and consistent with the policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the treaty entitled “Treaty between Canada and Japan on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters”, done in Ottawa on December 12, 2025.
Foreign Affairs and International DevelopmentCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
Liberal
Ahmed Hussen Liberal York South—Weston—Etobicoke, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development: the sixth report, entitled “More than a Moment: Investing in Canada's Arctic Security”, and the seventh report, entitled “Securing Ukraine's Future”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to each of these two reports.
Terry Sheehan Liberal Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report on the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs in relation to Bill S-228, an act to amend the Criminal Code regarding sterilization procedures. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House without amendments.
Judy Sgro Liberal Humber River—Black Creek, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the ninth report of the Standing Committee on International Trade in relation to the motion adopted on Tuesday, February 24, regarding Canada's involvement in rules-based international trade and investment systems, as well as the 10th report of the Standing Committee on International Trade, in relation to the motion adopted on Tuesday, April 14, regarding the Ukraine goods remission order.
Chris Bittle Liberal St. Catharines, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 21st report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
The committee advises that, pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the Subcommittee on Private Members' Business met to consider the order for the second reading of private members' public bills originating in the Senate, and recommended that the items listed herein, which it has determined should not be designated non-votable, be considered by the House.
Procedure and House AffairsCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
Jagsharan Singh Mahal Conservative Edmonton Southeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, I have a few petitions to present today.
I rise to present a petition on behalf of the people of Edmonton Southeast. Edmontonians do not feel safe in their homes or on the street. They note that little is being done to combat increasing crime, social disorder and extortion within the communities of Edmonton. However, hard-working Canadians deserve safe neighbourhoods and strong laws. The petitioners call upon the government to bring home safe streets by repealing all Liberal soft-on-crime laws and bringing back mandatory minimum sentencing for violent offenders.
Jagsharan Singh Mahal Conservative Edmonton Southeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of Edmontonians and residents of Edmonton Southeast with regard to the rising housing crisis. As the cost of homes skyrockets, the dream of home ownership for many Canadians is slipping away. These residents describe out-of-control rent prices, while the lack of supply increases the price of new homes.
This petition, therefore, calls upon the government to cut bureaucracy, cut the GST on new homes under $1.3 million, work with municipalities to create more affordable homes for all generations of Canadians and let the dream of home ownership be a reality for Canadians who are left out under the Liberal government.
Jagsharan Singh Mahal Conservative Edmonton Southeast, AB
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition on behalf of all struggling Canadians, especially those in Edmonton. The cost of living crisis is affecting millions of Canadians and thousands of my constituents. The residents are describing visiting grocery stores as an increasing financial burden, something Conservatives have reminded the government about for a year. Many Canadians are having to make difficult decisions on whether to buy fresh produce or skip meals.
This petition calls upon the government to repeal all taxes that directly affect food production and the supply chain, such as the carbon tax and fertilizer tax. Canadians, Edmontonians and their wallets deserve a break.
Pauline Rochefort Liberal Nipissing—Timiskaming, ON
Mr. Speaker, e-petition 6661, tabled today, calls for an independent review of military decorations from the Afghanistan mission. This is not about reopening the past. It is about ensuring that when new evidence emerges, our system allows us to look again.
Canada established its own Victoria Cross in 1993. It has never been awarded, despite more than 40,000 Canadians serving in Afghanistan. Our allies have conferred their highest honours, but Canada has not. That reality weighs on many veterans.
In my riding, Afghanistan veterans tell me their service is not fully reflected in our national remembrance. The case of Private Jess Larochelle of Nipissing—Timiskaming has come to symbolize this concern, and senior officers involved have since indicated that new information warrants a review. An independent process would strengthen confidence in our honours system and not weaken it.
This petition comes forward at a time when recent remarks by Donald Trump risk distorting the records of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. In turn, it provides the opportunity to show with equal clarity how Canada honours its own and recognizes courage and sacrifice at the highest level.
Brad Vis Conservative Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Speaker, petitioners in my riding note that the federal government recently gave $64 million to a new recreation centre in Brampton, $20 million for the Somali Centre in Toronto, $15 million for a Montreal North athletic centre, $7 million for an aquatic centre in Qualicum Beach and $6 million for a new aquatic centre in New Brunswick.
Petitioners from the Wolverines field hockey club are wondering why residents of the Fraser Valley are not getting their adequate share of recreational dollars for the same types of facilities they see in other communities across this country. Therefore, they call upon the federal government to be fair and equitable with taxpayer dollars and give some money to the Fraser Valley as well.
Brad Vis Conservative Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Speaker, the second petition I would like to present today is on behalf of the recreational fishing community in British Columbia. They are very concerned about access to coho and chinook.
They note that the federal government did not consult with them in advance of its proposed changes, and they are pleading, in good faith, with the Minister of Fisheries to maintain access for all British Columbians to practise their cultural right to fish, as British Columbians have always done.
Mark Strahl Conservative Chilliwack—Hope, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am here to present two petitions on behalf of my constituents.
The first is from constituents who are calling on the government to lead an international investigation into the Iranian regime's brutal crackdown on activists. Thousands have been killed. Tens of thousands have been arbitrarily arrested. The regime has used torture and sexual violence as a tool of repression.
The petitioners are calling for the use of Magnitsky sanctions against Iranian officials and the use of all diplomatic channels to demand the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi and the staying of all pending execution orders for political prisoners.
Mark Strahl Conservative Chilliwack—Hope, BC
Mr. Speaker, the second petition is on behalf of British Columbians who are deeply concerned about proposed changes to the salmon allocation policy that would decimate regular recreational fishing opportunities for coho and chinook in British Columbia. Changing this common property principle risks turning a shared public resource into an exclusive privilege, reducing access for many Canadians and undermining confidence in fisheries management.
These B.C. residents are calling on the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to leave the current salmon allocation policy alone and uphold the cultural rights and traditions of all British Columbians.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, this is a petition that I am so honoured to present. I am always honoured to present petitions from my constituents, but this is e-petition 6955, with an extraordinarily high number of supporters. In fact, just under 24,000 people signed this. The first signatories on the petition are all scientists from around the world.
In short, the petition notes that currently, under Canadian law, animals are treated as property and not considered sentient beings, but under increasing efforts internationally from scientists around the world, there is a very strong consensus that animals are sentient beings, not mere property. The petitioners, as I said, just under 24,000 of them, are calling on the government to pass legislation to recognize animals as sentient beings and not mere property.
I present this petition and hope that the government will attend to this matter and respond appropriately.
Sukhman Gill Conservative Abbotsford—South Langley, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the residents of Abbotsford—South Langley who are concerned about the lack of adequate sports infrastructure to support local youth and athletes.
The petitioners note that inefficient training facilities for the home Wolverines field hockey club are limiting athlete development, compromising safety and restricting opportunity for training and competition. They emphasize that access to proper facilities is essential to foster athletic growth, community engagement and safe participation in sports.
Therefore, the petitioners are calling on the Government of Canada to provide funding and assistance through the federal sports infrastructure program and to work in partnership with the provincial and municipal governments to support construction of a new grass field hockey facility suitable for training, development and competitive play.
Sukhman Gill Conservative Abbotsford—South Langley, BC
Mr. Speaker, I have a second petition, on behalf of the residents of Abbotsford—South Langley who are concerned about the future management of accessibility in our country's salmon resources. They note that for generations, salmon in Canada has been managed by the common property resource held in trust by the federal government for the benefit of all Canadians.
The current salmon allocation policy supports conservation, transparency and fair access for indigenous, recreational and commercial harvesting. However, they warn that proposed changes in the policy could remove that foundational principle, undermining public access and stewardship, weakening salmon restoration efforts and risking the concentration of access in the hands of a few.
They ask that the government revise the principal salmon allocation policy, ensuring that salmon remains publicly managed and conservation efforts stay transparent and effective, while access is also preserved for all Canadians.
Bob Zimmer Conservative Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am tabling a petition on behalf of all British Columbians who love to fish for salmon and who are also deeply concerned about the proposed changes to the salmon allocation policy that would decimate regular recreational fishing opportunities for coho and chinook in British Columbia.
Changing this common property principle risks turning a shared public resource into an exclusive privilege, reducing access for many Canadians and undermining confidence in fisheries management. Petitioners note that it would be devastating to our tourism economy and the millions of dollars that flow into conservation efforts. Constituents are calling on the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to leave the current salmon allocation policy alone and uphold the cultural rights and traditions of all British Columbians.
Dan Mazier Conservative Riding Mountain, MB
Mr. Speaker, I rise for the 10th time on behalf of the people of Dauphin, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime.
Residents of Dauphin and the Parkland region are demanding that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies that have fuelled a surge in crime throughout their communities. Since 2015, there has been a 54% increase in violent crime and a 75% increase in sexual assaults across Canada.
Petitioners are deeply concerned by what they read in the local newspapers, including a November report that the Dauphin RCMP are searching for a wanted man with three separate arrest warrants. Our once-safe communities have now turned into places where people fear for their lives because the government's catch-and-release policies have allowed violent repeat offenders to be out on bail instead of in jail.
The people of Dauphin and the Parkland region demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies that directly threaten their livelihoods and their communities. I fully support the good people of Dauphin.
Mike Kelloway LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
