[Members and athletes sang the national anthem]
House of Commons Hansard #123 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was workers.
House of Commons Hansard #123 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was workers.
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Georgina's Law First reading of Bill S-242. The bill proposes a permanent national framework to combat intimate partner violence and gender-based violence, requiring government accountability while fostering collaboration among provinces and territories to protect women across Canada. 200 words.
Premature Disclosure of a Bill and its Elements to a Third Party Andrew Scheer alleges that the Liberal government fosters improper, cozy relationships with corporate insiders, arguing this trend warrants a privilege motion to investigate government ethics, outsourcing practices, and conflicts of interest. 500 words.
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 Second reading of Bill C-31. The bill is under second reading debate in the House of Commons. Following tributes for departing minister Steven Guilbeault, opposition members criticized the proposed budget, arguing it fails to address the cost of living crisis. Conservatives also denounced the legislation's defence procurement changes, proposing an amendment to reject the bill based on concerns regarding government accountability and transparency. 7300 words, 1 hour.
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No.2 Kevin Lamoureux argues against the request by the member for Mirabel to separate division 17 of Bill C-31 for voting, asserting that the air transportation amendments align with budget 2025 commitments and standing orders. 700 words.
Premature Disclosure of a Bill and its Elements to a Third Party Kevin Lamoureux argues against a question of privilege regarding Bill C-31, asserting that the government respected parliamentary procedure by ensuring the House had proper notice before introducing the budget implementation bill. 900 words.
Canada Labour Code Second reading of Bill C-247. The bill C-247 seeks to repeal section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to prevent government intervention in labour disputes. The Bloc supports protecting the right to strike, while the Liberals advocate for keeping this tool to ensure economic stability. Conversely, the Conservatives oppose overturning the section, arguing it is not inherently flawed despite criticizing the government's recent weaponization of it. 7600 words, 1 hour.
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic AthletesOral Questions
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic AthletesOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
Dear athletes, you are nothing short of extraordinary.
“Extraordinary” is the word that describes each one of you.
You inspire us with your dedication to excellence and your commitment to bringing out the best in yourselves, thanks to the years of training, sacrifice and the determination it takes to become the best.
We also recognize that no one achieves the heights of Olympus without a team, so let us celebrate the coaches, families, administrative and support teams, staff and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees for their hard work and dedication. Through all your efforts, team Canada won 21 medals, including five gold, during the Olympic Games; and 15 medals, including three gold, during the Paralympic Games.
On behalf of all parliamentarians, thank you. You made us so very proud.
Thank you all for coming here today.
We will now welcome the next group of Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic AthletesOral Questions
members
Hear, hear!
[Members and athletes sang the national anthem]
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic AthletesOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
Bonjour and welcome to you all.
Welcome to Parliament.
On behalf of my colleagues here in the House, it is a great pleasure to welcome you today. Canadians across the country are so proud of you. Everyone appreciates the years of training, sacrifice and determination it takes to become a world-class athlete.
Your example of hard work and dedication in the pursuit of your sport is such a source of inspiration. You motivate all of us to perform to the best of our abilities, no matter what our field of endeavour, and in this way, you are helping to build a better and stronger Canada. Indeed, that is the power of greatness. It expands beyond the individual and touches everyone.
We are so proud to have you with us today, and we want to recognize the special people who have been by your side on your journey to excellence, the coaches and your families, as well as the administrative and support teams and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees, for their constant support.
Thanks to your efforts, the Canadian team won 21 medals, including five gold medals, at the Olympic Games, and 15 medals, including three gold medals, at the Paralympic Games.
On behalf of all members of Parliament, I would like to thank you for representing our country so well. We are proud of you.
Before I end, I would like to say, pursuant to the order made on Thursday, April 30, the names of the Olympic and Paralympic athletes are deemed read and will be printed in the Debates of the House.
Canada's 2026 Olympic and Paralympic athletes:
Brooke Ailey, Kailey Allan, Cynthia Appiah, Emma Archibald, Rob Armstrong, Taylor Austin, Jesse Bachinsky, Evan Bichon, Danaé Blais, Ivanie Blondin, Vincent Boily, Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt, Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes, Rachel Brown, Florence Brunelle, Cédrick Brunet, Josip Brusic, Kaylie Buck, Collin Cameron, Florence Carrier, Jane Channell, Hallie Clarke, Skye Clarke, Dominic Cozzolino, Antoine Cyr, William Dandjinou, Gilbert Dash, Jay Dearborn, Dylan Deschamps, Maxime Deschamps, Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert, Brooke D'Hondt, Rikki Doak, Jasmine Drolet, Rémi Drolet, Kevin Drury, Laurent Dubreuil, James Dunn, Trinity Ellis, Kalle Eriksson, Mike Evelyn O'Higgins, Jasper Fleming, Tracy Fleury, Ina Forrest, Amy Fraser, Liliane Gagnon, Brett Gallant, Elena Gaskell, Arnaud Gaudet, Felicity Geremia, Rachel Germain, Piper Gilles, Dillan Glennie, Stephen Gogolev, Alexis Guimond, Auren Halbert, Daniel Hall, Laura Hall, Sandrine Hamel, Ben Heldman, Tyrone Henry, Liam Hickey, Carolina Hiller-Donnelly, Maximillian Hollmann, Chris Holmstead, Elizabeth Hosking, Brittany Hudak, Mark Ideson, Lewis Irving, Anton Jacobs-Webb, Brianne Jenner, Anders Johnson, Collinda Joseph, Rachael Karker, Adam Kingsmill, Ashley Koehler, David La Rue, Marjorie Lajoie, Maxime Laoun, Marie-Jade Lauriault, Romain Le Gac, Jessica Linton, Andrew Longino, Melissa Lotholz, Brendan Mackay, Alison Mackie, Valérie Maltais, Dylan Marineau, Emerance Maschmeyer, Alexander Massie, Nicole Maurer, Brooklyn McDougall, Evan McEachran, Tyler McGregor, Xavier McKeever, Audrey McManiman, Trennt Michaud, Emma Miskew, Kelsey Mitchell, Liam Moffatt, Aurélie Moisan, Madison Mullin, Ali Nullmeyer, Kurt Oatway, Megan Oldham, Pascale Paradis, Lia Pereira, Jocelyn Peterman, Christina Picton, Beattie Podulsky, Paul Poirier, Bianca Ribi, Dawn Richardson Wilson, Gavin Rowell, Brian Rowland, Leo Sammarelli, Courtney Sarault, Maddie Schizas, Hannah Schmidt, Cassie Sharpe, Skylar Sieben, Amelia Smart, Cameron Spalding, Deanna Stellato-Dudek, Thomas Stephen, Katherine Stewart-Jones, Laurence St-Germain, Luka Stoikos, Abigail Strate, Embyr-Lee Susko, Marion Thénault, Marielle Thompson, Jon Thurston, Tyler Turner, Naomi Urness, Elliot Vaillancourt, Devin Wardrope, Isabelle Weidemann, Amelia Wells, Greg Westlake, Sarah Wilkes, Natalie Wilkie and Mark Zanette.
And Canada’s 2026 Olympic and Paralympic athletes having left the Chamber:
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic AthletesOral Questions
The House resumed from May 26 consideration of the motion.
Opposition Motion—Cancellation of Federal Taxes on Gas and Diesel and the Clean Fuel StandardBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
It being 3:50 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of the member for Richmond—Arthabaska relating to the business of supply.
Call in the members.
And the bells having rung:
Opposition Motion—Cancellation of Federal Taxes on Gas and Diesel and the Clean Fuel StandardBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Opposition Motion—Cancellation of Federal Taxes on Gas and Diesel and the Clean Fuel StandardBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Cancellation of Federal Taxes on Gas and Diesel and the Clean Fuel StandardBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The House resumed from May 25 consideration of the motion that Bill S-233, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assault against persons who provide health services and first responders), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Bill S-233 Criminal CodePrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading of Bill S-233 under Private Members' Business.
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.
Chris Warkentin Conservative Grande Prairie, AB
Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, and we are enthusiastically supporting the bill.
Yves Perron Bloc Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Gord Johns NDP Courtenay—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, New Democrats also agree to apply the vote, and we enthusiastically support the bill.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, Greens agree to apply the vote, thank the good lord, and vote yes.
Bill S-233 Criminal CodePrivate Members' Business
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
(Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)
I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 16 minutes.
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 22 petitions. These returns will be tabled in an electronic format.
Jean-Yves Duclos Liberal Québec Centre, QC
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to virtually present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, entitled “Canada-United States Border Management”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.
Dominique Vien Conservative Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis, QC
moved that Bill S-242, An Act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence, be read the first time.
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise in the House to introduce Bill S-242, an act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence, also known as Georgina's Law.
This is an initiative by our colleague Senator Fabian Manning, who decided to take action after meeting with Georgina McGrath, a survivor of domestic violence.
This bill proposes that the government pursue, on a permanent basis, national action to combat violence against women and intimate partner violence, while also—and this is important to emphasize—requiring accountability for its performance.
Here are some statistics. In Quebec, there have already been 10 femicides since January alone. Across Canada, a woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in an act of gender-based violence. There has been a 76% increase in sexual assault in Canada. We are facing a national crisis affecting women.
Bill S-242 will serve as the guiding principle that brings together every province, every territory, and every community so that everyone can mobilize, unite, and overcome this challenge.
Bill S-242 is another tool in our arsenal for protecting women.
(Motion deemed adopted and bill read the first time)
Brad Vis Conservative Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford, BC
Mr. Speaker, I have several petitions to present today.
The first one is regarding the alarming increase in repeat violent offenders being released on bail. The petitioners have witnessed a sharp increase in car theft, gang violence and drug-related deaths. In fact, one constituent warned me about a car theft at my house just this week. Violent crimes have increased by 50%. Violent gun crime has surged by 116%. In 2022, 256 Canadians were tragically killed by people out on bail, thanks to Liberal catch-and-release policies under Bill C-75.
The petitioners are calling on the Minister of Justice, urgently, to reform Canada's bail laws and restore safety on our streets.