House of Commons Hansard #144 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was project.

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Building Canada Strong Act Second reading of Bill C-39. The bill proposes accelerating major project approvals through a one-year, one-review framework and reforming labour laws. Liberals argue these changes are essential for competitiveness amid global market shifts. Conservatives contend the government is merely adding unnecessary bureaucratic layers after failing to deliver results from previous legislative reforms. Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois criticizes the bill, raising concerns about weakened environmental assessments and the potential erosion of labour rights and provincial jurisdiction. 17700 words, 2 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.

Statements by Members

Question Period

The Conservatives demand the suspension of federal fuel taxes to address the affordability crisis and condemn the government’s “fake accounting scheme”. They criticize soft-on-crime policies and weak bail rules, while opposing a fisheries deal with France and calling for chaplains’ religious freedom and reduced red tape.
The Liberals highlight affordability measures like the national school food program and fuel excise tax suspension. They emphasize economic growth through nuclear energy jobs and the Churchill Falls project. Additionally, they defend their public safety record, citing criminal justice reforms, and tout investments in precision oncology research and gender equality.
The Bloc opposes Bill C-39, arguing it lowers environmental standards and prioritizes the oil industry over Quebeckers. They condemn the government for undermining workers' rights and using trade tensions as an excuse for permanent rollbacks.
The NDP opposes Bill C-39, arguing it weakens environmental protections and undermines indigenous rights to favor major corporate projects.
The Greens critique the credibility of net-zero investment promises following the Toronto summit and past unfulfilled commitments.

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National Strategy for Children and Youth ActPrivate Members' Business

1:30 p.m.

The Deputy Speaker Tom Kmiec

The hon. member for Sackville—Bedford—Preston is not present to move the order as announced in today's Notice Paper. Accordingly, the order will be dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

It being 1:31 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 18, the House stands adjourned until Monday, October 5, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 1:31 p.m.)