House of Commons Hansard #122 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was prices.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Opposition Motion—Cancellation of Federal Taxes on Gas and Diesel and the Clean Fuel Standard Members debate a Conservative motion to eliminate federal gas and diesel taxes for the remainder of the year and repeal the Clean Fuel Standard. Conservatives argue this provides necessary relief for families facing inflation. Liberals defend their approach, citing targeted benefits for lower-income Canadians as more effective. The Bloc Québécois opposes the motion, contending that tax cuts primarily benefit the wealthy and oil corporations, arguing for measures that instead address the underlying cost of living. 50500 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping Second reading of Bill C-264. The bill, Bill C-264, is a private member's motion by Conservative David McKenzie to repeal the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, aiming to expand export potential for Canadian energy by allowing tanker shipments off the British Columbia coast. While supporters argue this will boost economic prosperity and energy security, opponents from the Liberal and Bloc parties contend it threatens vital ecosystems and harms Indigenous relationships and reconciliation. 8200 words, 1 hour.
Adjournment Debate - The Economy Jacob Mantle questions the inclusion of pension assets in government debt calculations. Ali Ehsassi defends the government's economic approach. Grant Jackson critiques the lack of specific initiatives to increase domestic food production, while Ehsassi asserts that the government’s comprehensive support measures and structural investments are adequately addressing affordability. 2400 words, 15 minutes.
Department of Finance—Main Estimates, 2026-27 Members debate the Department of Finance’s main estimates in a committee of the whole. The Conservative Opposition repeatedly challenges the Minister of Finance on fiscal management, including rising debt, the debt-to-GDP ratio, and infrastructure, arguing the government has failed to meet its own fiscal targets. The Minister defends the government’s record, highlighting generational investments in housing, infrastructure, and the economy, citing expert projections of Canada's strong fiscal position compared to other G7 nations. 37100 words, 4 hours.
Joanne Thompson LiberalMinister of Fisheries
Mr. Speaker, I have not heard from this member since the day he called the school food program garbage, so it is nice to see him stand in the House. My counterparts and I continue to work to remove tariffs, but the spring economic update has nearly $1 billion for small craft harbours. I want to ask the member, will he vote to support this?
Leah Gazan NDP Winnipeg Centre, MB
Mr. Speaker, workers know that progress is won by exercising their right to strike, including the the eight-hour workday, maternity leave and fair living wages, yet the Liberals keep violating this right by using section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to end strikes without a fair deal. That is why I tabled Bill C-247 to repeal this strike-breaking tool, and it is supported by the CLC, CUPE, CUPW, PSAC, the Teamsters, the steelworkers and more.
Will the Liberals stop attacking workers and support my bill?
Patty Hajdu LiberalMinister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Mr. Speaker, the real question is whether the member will vote for the spring economic update, which invests $6 billion in working people, including in skilled trades workers, in unions and in the people across the country who are not only bringing in the next generation of tradespeople, but also ensuring these good union jobs are filled with people who have the opportunity to take advantage of them.
There are big things to be done in this country, and we are going to do them together with strong union members.
Jenny Kwan NDP Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, the fossil fuel lobby had at least 17 direct meetings with the Prime Minister and environmental groups had zero. The Prime Minister axed the carbon tax, abandoned the emissions cap, killed the EV mandate, signed a deal to build a new pipeline, stepped up on greenwashing, took a sledgehammer to regulatory reviews, created a $25-billion wealth fund that will no doubt benefit the oil and gas industry and refused to impose an excess profit tax when companies are poised to make over $90 billion in profit this year alone.
Can the Prime Minister tell Canadians what else the oil and gas industry wants?
Julie Dabrusin LiberalMinister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that the member opposite, who is from British Columbia, stood up because it gives me an opportunity to talk about the fact that I just came back from the coastal waters of British Columbia, where we established a national marine conservation area reserve with six first nations in the province of British Columbia. It is going to protect an area larger than the size of Prince Edward Island.
This is a chance for us to do good work in partnership, and that is what we are doing. We are protecting the environment, protecting nature and building strong connections with our communities.
Presence in GalleryOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I draw the attention of hon. members to the presence in the gallery of the Hon. Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Growth and Development and Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie for the Province of Nova Scotia.
Steven MacKinnon LiberalMinister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I believe you would find unanimous consent for the following motion:
That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, during the debate on the business of supply pursuant to Standing Order 81(4)(a):
(a) the time provided for consideration of the Main Estimates in committee of the whole be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 16 periods of 15 minutes each;
(b) members wishing to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with one or more members;
(c) responses by the minister or parliamentary secretary approximately reflect the time taken by the question, provided that at least 15 seconds be allotted for each response;
(d) no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair; and
(e) at the conclusion of the time provided for debate or when no member wishes to speak, whichever comes first, the committee shall rise, and the House shall immediately adjourn to the next sitting day.
Business of the HouseOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed.
The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.
(Motion agreed to)
Dan Albas Conservative Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna, BC
Mr. Speaker, during question period, you suggested that I should be using the proper title of a minister or a member.
In my comments, if you review the tapes, I did quite rightly refer to the Minister of Transport. I understand you did not like, or maybe the Liberals did not like, the term “part-time”, but had I said the “effervescent” Minister of Transport, that would have been an adjective, the same as I would say a “part-time” Minister of Transport.
If you do not find that this is correct, could you please inform me as to whether or not I should be referring to the “sometimes” House leaders—
Business of the HouseOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I think “effervescent” is much more positive than the other term. That was a clever argument, though.
The House resumed from May 25 consideration of the motion that Bill C-30, An Act to implement certain provisions of the spring economic update tabled in Parliament on April 28, 2026, be read the second time and referred to a committee, and of the amendment.
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 amendment at the second reading stage of Bill C-30.
Call in the members.
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I declare the amendment defeated.
The next question is on the main motion.
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 Liberal members voting yes.
Bill C-30 Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation ActGovernment Orders
Conservative
Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting against.
Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will vote against the motion.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote and says, “no goddamn way”.
Some hon. members
Oh, oh!
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I understand that the member may be upset with something in the legislation, but I know that the member agrees that is not parliamentary language.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, I apologize for the wording but not the sentiment.
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
