Debates of June 15th, 2026

House of Commons Hansard #136 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was debate.

Topics

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Income Tax Act Second reading of Bill C-269. The bill proposes an investment tax credit for industrial waste heat recovery. Conservative MP Greg McLean argues it creates power while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Liberal government opposes the bill, asserting it is redundant with existing incentives. The Bloc Québécois favors referring the legislation to committee to clarify its scope and impact on the manufacturing sector. 8000 words, 1 hour.

Motion That Debate Be Not Further Adjourned Members debate a Liberal motion to end debate on government business. Liberal MP Wayne Long justifies the move by citing unproductive filibustering hindering the cabinet agenda. Conversely, Conservative, Green, and Bloc MPs warn the government is using closure to limit democratic oversight and rush legislation like Bill C-30 without sufficient study. 4700 words, 35 minutes.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on BillC‑30 Members debate the government's use of time allocation to expedite Bill C-30. Opposition MPs, including those from the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party, criticize the Liberals for suppressing parliamentary scrutiny on contentious issues like pesticide regulation and airline passenger complaints. Conversely, Liberal members champion the legislation's provisions for economic stability and national social programming. 6000 words, 35 minutes.

Statements by Members

National brain injury strategy

Burnaby Hospice Society anniversary

Tragedy in Saskatoon West

National Indigenous History Month

Centre Block seating arrangements

Jeunesse Idem anniversary

Defending Alberta's culture

Filipino Heritage Month

Collision tragedy in Mapleton

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

ALS Awareness Month

Remembering Bobbie Sparrow

The Log Driver's Waltz

PrescribeIT scandal accountability

Defence and Security Resilience Bank

Concerns over Canadian economy

Indo-Caribbean community anniversary

Question Period

The Conservatives criticize the Prime Minister as the only G7 leader facing a recession while spending $1 million on catering. They highlight record food bank use and call for removing the GST on used cars. They also slam the broken bail system, raise concerns for seniors, and question the Treasury Board President’s competence.

The Liberals highlight strong economic growth and job creation, noting record foreign direct investment. They defend affordability measures like the groceries and essentials benefit and dental care, while touting building infrastructure and high-speed rail. Additionally, they emphasize bail and sentencing reform and support for men's health.

The Bloc accuses the government of abandoning middle powers to please Donald Trump by scrapping digital taxes and approving banned pesticides. They also urge the Liberals to drop their pipeline obsession and prioritize wildfire safety.

The NDP urges the government to pass Bill S-2 and eliminate sexism and racism from the Indian Act.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30 Members debate a programming motion to expedite Bill C-30. Liberals defend the bill’s affordability measures, asserting that Conservative filibustering necessitates limiting debate. Conservatives reject this, labeling the motion a guillotine on accountability that masks reckless fiscal management. Concurrently, Bloc and Green members express intense frustration regarding both the government's environmental policies and the procedural erosion of democratic processes involved in forcing the legislation through the House. 33600 words, 5 hours.

Bill C-9—Time Allocation Motion Members debate a Liberal government motion to limit remaining debate on Bill C-9, which amends the Criminal Code regarding hate propaganda and religious sites. Conservatives allege procedural irregularities and express concerns about religious freedoms, while Liberals defend the legislation as vital for safety and accuse the opposition of spreading misinformation. The Chair concludes the session by calling for a recorded division. 4400 words, 35 minutes.

Combatting Hate Act Bill C-9. The bill amends the Criminal Code to combat hate-motivated conduct and propaganda. The Bloc Québécois supports the legislation for strengthening Attorney General oversight and religious-based hate provisions. While the Liberal government argues it protects vulnerable communities, Conservative MPs contend it creates unnecessary censorship, risks infringing on religious liberty, and duplicates existing laws already sufficient to prosecute hate-motivated crimes. 9600 words, 1 hour.

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Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

7:55 p.m.

Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Mr. Speaker, I am actually happy to speak. I am sure my Conservative friends do not mind.

Just over a year ago, Canada elected a new prime minister and a new government. With respect to what we have done, I actually ran out of time to expand on it. I would like to amplify a few things we have been able to accomplish in just over a year since Canadians made the decision to elect our current Prime Minister.

The very first action taken by the government was actually getting rid of the carbon tax. The second action was to provide a tax break for Canadians. Twenty‑two million Canadians benefited from that tax break.

Let us also take a look at one of our social programs the Prime Minister and the government made permanent: the school food program, with 400,000 young children being able to be fed a meal on the school premises. We can also talk about the groceries and essentials benefit changeover, in which we gave a substantive increase to deal with the issue of affordability. The first payment went out just yesterday. We have things such as the break on the gas excise tax, a 10¢‑a‑litre reduction. When we combine that with the carbon tax, we are talking about 25¢ a litre. These are the types of things the government has done, recognizing the importance of affordability and working towards giving a break to Canadians.

Let us take a look at some of the economic measures we have been able to put into place. I am thinking of the one Canadian economy, which is something I was able to expand on during my previous intervention. Then we can take a look at the major projects.

What I did not highlight about the major projects is that, if we think of it in terms of the amount of money, investment in capital, in infrastructure in every region of our great nation, we will see that we are going into well in excess of $120 billion. It is happening in every region. When we take a look at it from our perspective, we are establishing a goal of five years and $1 trillion of overall capital investment into Canada's economic trading opportunities and so forth. We are also investing in the Canadian military and recognizing the importance of establishing a sovereignty fund.

These are part of what we have been able to accomplish in a relatively short period of time. There is a lot more to come as the Prime Minister and government move forward.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker John Nater

I am actually going to correct myself. I incorrectly recognized the hon. parliamentary secretary. He ought not to have been given the chance to speak.

The Standing Orders do state that once closure has been moved in the affirmative, no member may speak more than once, even if there are amendments or subamendments, so it was the Chair's fault. I incorrectly recognized the hon. parliamentary secretary. That ought not to have happened, and that should not be the principle going forward. This is according to Standing Order 57.

Page 560 of Janse and LeBlanc, at section number 14.11, reads, “if an amendment or subamendment is proposed during the closured debate. However, a member who is recognized to speak to the main motion after the adoption of the closure motion may not speak again to any subsequent amendment or subamendment.

I just wanted to clarify the record on that one.

The hon. member for Barrie South—Innisfil is rising on a point of order.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8 p.m.

Conservative

John Brassard Conservative Barrie South—Innisfil, ON

Mr. Speaker, does this mean that the Speaker's ruling will censor the parliamentary secretary for the rest of the current Parliament? Am I hearing this correctly?

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker John Nater

I thank the member for his intervention, but obviously, that is a matter of debate.

Is the member for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South rising on a point of order?

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Lawton Conservative Elgin—St. Thomas—London South, ON

Mr. Speaker, I was hoping to claim the rightful spot on speaking to this.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker John Nater

Unfortunately, at this point, it is now past the hour of 8 p.m.

It being 8.03 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of Government Business No. 12 now before the House.

The question is on the amendment to the amendment.

Shall I dispense?

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8 p.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker John Nater

[Chair read text of amendment to the amendment to House]

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8:05 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker John Nater

If a member participating in person wishes that the amendment to the amendment be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8:05 p.m.

Conservative

John Brassard Conservative Barrie South—Innisfil, ON

Mr. Speaker, we would like a recorded division.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8:05 p.m.

The Assistant Deputy Speaker John Nater

Call in the members.

(The House divided on the amendment to the amendment, which was agreed to on the following division:)

Vote #158

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8:50 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

I declare the amendment to the amendment defeated.

The next question is on the amendment. Shall I dispense?

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8:50 p.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8:50 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

[Chair read text of amendment to House]

If a member participating in person wishes that the amendment be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

8:55 p.m.

Conservative

Andrew Scheer Conservative Regina—Qu'Appelle, SK

Mr. Speaker, I think we should have a recorded division.

(The House divided on the amendment, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #159

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:05 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

I declare the amendment defeated.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:05 p.m.

Conservative

Garnett Genuis Conservative Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Mr. Speaker, I am seeking unanimous consent that my vote on the previous vote, on the subamendment, be considered a yea.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:05 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

Is that agreed?

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:05 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:10 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

The next question is on the following motion.

Shall I dispense?

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:10 p.m.

Some hon. members

No.

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:10 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

[Chair read text of motion to House]

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30Government Orders

9:10 p.m.

The Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.