I do not remember, but members are not to point out anyone's absence from the House.
House of Commons Hansard #118 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was alert.
House of Commons Hansard #118 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was alert.
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Regulating the Online Use of Deepfakes Act First reading of Bill C-277. The bill mandates transparency and regulation for online deepfakes, requiring platforms to label manipulated content, create user reporting mechanisms, and take reasonable steps to prevent and remove harmful, non-consensual digital replicas of Canadians. 200 words.
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act Second reading of Bill C-30. The bill implements provisions of the spring economic update, sparking heated debate over fiscal policy. Conservative members criticize the government's deficit spending and the creation of a proposed sovereign wealth fund. Conversely, Liberal members defend the update, highlighting measures for housing, affordability, and health care as necessary support for Canadians during a period of global economic uncertainty. 10100 words, 1 hour.
Silver Alert National Framework Act Second reading of Bill C-263. The bill proposes a national framework for silver alerts to locate missing seniors with dementia by leveraging mobile alert technology. While proponents argue the initiative will save vulnerable lives, and the government plans to support the legislation at committee, the Bloc Québécois raises concerns regarding jurisdiction, questioning whether federal intervention over effective provincial systems creates unnecessary bureaucracy. 8500 words, 1 hour.
Adjournment Debate - Health Dan Mazier and Helena Konanz criticize the government for wasting $300 million on the failed PrescribeIT program and accuse Liberals of silencing committee investigations by shutting off cameras. Tim Louis defends the program's termination due to low usage, arguing the government is responsibly managing taxpayer resources and health infrastructure. 1900 words, 10 minutes.
HealthOral Questions
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I do not remember, but members are not to point out anyone's absence from the House.
The House resumed from May 5 consideration of the motion.
Opposition Motion—Measures to Support the Manufacturing SectorBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
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 of the member for Joliette—Manawan relating to the business of supply.
The question is as follows. Shall I dispense?
Opposition Motion—Measures to Support the Manufacturing SectorBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Some hon. members
No.
Opposition Motion—Measures to Support the Manufacturing SectorBusiness of SupplyGovernment Orders
Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
I declare the motion carried.
I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 12 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 11 petitions. These returns will be tabled in an electronic format.
Richard Bragdon Conservative Tobique—Mactaquac, NB
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, five reports of the Canadian section of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, also called the Group.
The first concerns the interparliamentary group's participation at the 78th annual meeting of the Council of State Governments Southern Legislative Conference in Greenville, West Virginia, from July 21 to 25, 2024.
The second concerns the IPG's participation at the Pacific Northwest Economic Region's 33rd annual summit in Whistler, British Columbia, from July 21 to 25, 2024.
The third concerns the IPG's participation at the 63rd annual meeting of the CSG Eastern Regional Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, from July 28 to 31, 2024.
The fourth concerns the IPG's contributions to the National Conference of State Legislatures annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, from August 5 to 7, 2024.
The fifth and final report concerns the IPG's participation in the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19 to 22, 2024.
Michael Coteau Liberal Scarborough—Woburn, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, entitled “Science in Canadian Agriculture and the Closure of Research Centres”.
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.
John Barlow Conservative Foothills, AB
Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, in reference to the study that is being tabled by my colleague, I think it is very important to highlight that of the recommendations in that report, which were unanimously supported by all parties, there is a recommendation to reverse the closures of those—
Agriculture and Agri-FoodCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
This is debate. I thought maybe the member had a dissenting report.
Lisa Hepfner Liberal Hamilton Mountain, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage entitled “Main Estimates 2026-27”.
Shannon Miedema Liberal Halifax, NS
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, in relation to Bill C-241.
Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(1), the committee is requesting a single extension of 30 sitting days to hear from the bill's sponsor.
Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentCommittees of the HouseRoutine Proceedings
The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia
Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3)(a), a motion to concur in the report is deemed moved, the question deemed put and a recorded division deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, May 27, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
Michael Coteau Liberal Scarborough—Woburn, ON
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-277, an Act to provide for the regulation of the online use of deepfakes and for related transparency measures.
Mr. Speaker, AI is advancing quickly, and more risks are emerging for Canadians. Deepfakes can now create highly realistic images, videos and audio that falsely represent a person without their knowledge or consent. These tools can be used for fraud, identity theft, harassment, intimidation and other forms of abuse, causing serious emotional, reputational and financial harm.
At its core, this bill is about a simple principle. People should have control over their own image, voice and face. No one should have their identity digitally copied, manipulated or used in a way that misrepresents or exploits them.
Canadians deserve transparency, accountability and trust online. This bill would help Canadians feel that their dignity, privacy and personal autonomy are safe in a digital age. It would require online platforms to identify deepfakes, create user reporting mechanisms, clearly label deepfake content and take reasonable steps to prevent and remove harmful deepfakes.
We know technology is advancing quickly. Let us ensure that the rights and dignity of all Canadians are not being outpaced by that growth.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Eric St-Pierre Liberal Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition brought forth by many residents of Saskatchewan, as well as across the country, with the purpose of seeking the enforcement of the federal government's coal phase-out regulations in Saskatchewan.
The petitioners would like to bring to the attention of the House that they have submitted a request to have the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature take the necessary measures within federal jurisdiction to prevent the continued operation of coal-fired electricity generation. They seek clarity on the specific steps being undertaken to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK
Mr. Speaker, I have yet another petition from concerned residents of the Indian Head area on the closure of the research farm. The Liberal minister is trying to claim he can close this farm down and relocate it, but what he must not understand is that this particular site at Indian Head has over 100 years of soil data.
This is an integral part of the agricultural research network across Canada. The centre itself provides jobs for the people in Indian Head. It also provides hundreds of millions of dollars in value to our agricultural producers because of the innovations and advancements it can make in crop health and pest and drought resistance.
The petitioners urge the government to abandon its plans and reverse its decision to shut down this research centre.
Mel Arnold Conservative Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition to the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature.
The long-tailed macaque is the most heavily traded primate for experimental use and was uplisted to “endangered” by the IUCN in 2022. Despite the species' endangered status, Canada has allowed the import of over 10,000 macaques from Cambodia between 2023 and 2025. Environment and Climate Change Canada stated in a response to e-petition 6537 that it has seen no evidence of falsified permits.
Therefore, 5,274 signatures have been obtained from citizens and residents of Canada calling upon the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature to launch an investigation into the legality, traceability and authenticity of the CITES permits used for the importation of Cambodian long-tailed macaques into Canada under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act.
The petitioners also request that long-tailed macaques be added to schedule II of the WAPTR to enable the ministry to require and assess its own import permits.
Adam Chambers Conservative Simcoe North, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise on behalf of many Canadians who are expressing concern about a proposed over-the-horizon radar field that is set to be put in Clearview Township, which is very close to Simcoe North. The petitioners ask the government to stop building the over-the-horizon radar site on the already purchased property; prevent future acquisition of prime farmland and the building of any other over-the-horizon radar sites on this prime farmland in Clearview Township; and finally, register the previously purchased property with the Ontario Farmland Trust to preserve its agricultural status.
Lianne Rood Conservative Middlesex—London, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am deeply honoured today to table petition e-7025. This petition, initiated by a concerned Canadian from Glencoe in my riding of Middlesex—London, calls on Parliament to amend the Parliament of Canada Act. It asks that any member of Parliament who crosses the floor to join another party must vacate their seat and trigger a by-election in their riding.
This is important because Canadians elect MPs under a specific party banner to represent their values and priorities. Unrestricted or unintentionally sought-out floor crossings erode voter trust and undermine the democratic will of the constituency each MP represents. I am proud to stand for greater accountability alongside the 111,158 Canadians from across the country who signed in support of this important call to strengthen our democracy.
Richard Bragdon Conservative Tobique—Mactaquac, NB
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise in the people's House to present this petition on behalf of the great citizens of Nova Scotia and Canadians from coast to coast who are calling upon the Government of Canada to pause its planned closure of the important agricultural research facility in Nappan, Nova Scotia. The research facility does incredible work for our beef producers, livestock producers and 4-H producers across the country, especially in the Atlantic region. With this petition, they are hereby calling upon the government to pause its planned closure and to listen and engage meaningfully with the agriculture producers and residents of those rural communities.
Elizabeth May Green Saanich—Gulf Islands, BC
Mr. Speaker, the issue in the petition I am presenting today was initially raised in one of my town hall meetings some months ago. As some may know, Saanich—Gulf Islands happens to be a riding that has a particularly high percentage of senior residents. The petitioners from Saanich—Gulf Islands are very concerned and raise an issue that I think is Canada-wide, which is that the headlights for automobiles have changed dramatically over the years. The LED lights, with their current intensity in many automobiles, are a hazard, particularly for older drivers, as it is hard for them to see where they are going. This is because of the lack of street lighting and the halogen vehicle headlights, which are extremely bright.
The petitioners, therefore, ask the House of Commons to review and update federal motor vehicle safety standards related to headlight brightness. They ask for a report to be commissioned and independent research on the impact on road safety as a result of these high-intensity lights. They also ask to strengthen testing, compliance and enforcement to ensure that headlights do not produce excessive glare under normal operating conditions. The petitioners ask that the federal government work with provinces, territories, road safety experts and vehicle manufacturers to address this safety threat.
Gord Johns NDP Courtenay—Alberni, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to table this petition today signed by many independent fish harvesters on Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia who are concerned about the concentration of foreign ownership of fishing quota. Only in British Columbia is this allowed.
The petitioners highlight that DFO's mandate includes promoting the stability and economic viability of fishing operations; that Canadian owner-operator fish harvesters are increasingly displaced by foreign acquisition of Canada's commercial fishing licences and quotas; that Canada does not currently have any limitation on foreign ownership of commercial fishing licences and quotas in the Pacific region; that Canada does not record or track citizenship within transactions of fishing licences and quotas; and that the absence of restrictions on foreign ownership on commercial fishing licences and quotas damages the economic viability of Canadian-owned fishing operations, harvesters and their families, and coastal communities.
The foreign ownership of commercial fishing access compromises domestic food security and is directly linked to economic losses of domestic fish processing and processing jobs here in Canada. They are calling on the Government of Canada to immediately ban any further transfer of Canadian commercial fishing licences and quotas to foreign ownership or foreign beneficial interest.
Kevin Lamoureux LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, if the government's responses to Questions Nos. 955, 956, 957, 958, 959, 960, 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972 and 973 could be made orders for return, these returns would be tabled in an electronic format immediately.