Wayne Long

[Departmental Plans, 2026-27, March 13th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to table, in both official languages, on behalf of 90 departments and agencies, the departmental plans for 2026-27.

[Financial Institutions, March 13th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my friend from Cardigan for the great work he does in the House and in his riding.

We are focused squarely on making life more affordable for Canadians. That is why, yesterday, we capped non-sufficient fund fees that banks charge at $10. Before this measure came into place, fees were as high as $50, and Canadians could be charged multiple times a day. That is not going to happen anymore, which means that more vulnerable Canadians will save hundreds of dollars per year.

We are focused on making life more affordable for Canadians.

[The Economy, March 13th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, we are going to continue to fight for Canadians like Paul Britt, Steve McQueen, Pat Allen, Gordon Vail, and Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

On this side of the House, we are going to focus on building the strongest economy in the G7. We have one of the fastest-growing economies in the G7, the best net debt-to-GDP in the G7, and one of the best credit ratings in the world. Wages are outpacing inflation.

Canadians made a choice. They elected a leader with strong economic and business credentials versus a Conservative leader who has never worked one day in the economy.

[Employment, March 13th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, despite the Conservative rhetoric, we know that we are in a trade war, and we know our economy has challenges.

Last April, Canadians elected a leader with world-class business and economic experience versus a Conservative leader who has never worked one day in the economy. In fact, the only job he has ever created was one for the member for Carleton.

We are going to continue to focus on our economy. We are going to build our economy into the strongest one in the G7.

[Employment, March 13th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, while their leader tours Europe, trying to reboot his image for the fourth time, our Prime Minister just returned from the Indo-Pacific, signing trade deals with world leaders. Let us talk about $2.6 billion in uranium for Saskatchewan. Premier Moe certainly supported it. We did not hear a word from any Saskatchewan MP on that side.

On this side of the House, we are serious about building the strongest economy in the G7. It is time for that leader and that party to stop the rhetoric, stop the obstruction and help us build Canada strong.

[The Economy, March 12th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, while the Conservative leader was in Europe trying to reboot his tarnished image and meeting with leaders who wondered why he was even there, do members know where the Prime Minister was? He was in the Indo-Pacific signing trade deals with Japan, Australia and India. We can talk about the $2.6 billion of uranium from Saskatchewan. Did the Saskatchewan members even comment on that? Premier Scott Moe certainly supported it.

On this side of the House, we are going to continue to build our economy. That side is full of rhetoric and obstruction.

[Proceedings on Bill C-9, March 9th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, with respect to consideration of Government Business No. 6, I give notice that, at the next sitting of the House, a minister of the Crown shall move, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that debate be not further adjourned.

[Certificates of Nomination, March 9th, 2026]

Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 111.1 and in accordance with subsection 79.1(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the certificate of nomination and biographical notes for the proposed appointment of Annette Ryan as Parliamentary Budget Officer for a term of seven years.

I request that the nomination and biographical notes be referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

[Government Business No. 6—Proceedings on Bill C-9, March 9th, 2026]

moved:

That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), be disposed of as follows:

(a) it be an instruction to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights that, during its consideration of the bill,

(i) the committee shall have the first priority for the use of House resources for committee meetings,

(ii) at the next meeting of the committee, following the adoption of this order, the committee shall immediately resume clause-by-clause consideration of the bill whereupon all remaining amendments submitted to the committee shall be deemed moved, the Chair shall put the question, forthwith and successively, without further debate on all remaining clauses and proposed amendments and subamendments, as well as each and every question necessary to dispose of clause-by-clause consideration of the bill, and the committee shall not adjourn until it has disposed of the bill,

(iii) the Chair shall report the bill to the House no later than two sitting days after the completion of clause-byclause consideration;

(b) the bill may be taken up at report stage at the next sitting of the House following the completion of the provisions of subparagraph (a)(iii) of this order;

(c) not more than one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration of the bill at report stage, and 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders that day, or when no member wishes to speak, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment, and, if a recorded division is requested, it shall not be deferred, except pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(8); and

(d) not more than one sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration of the bill at the third reading stage, and 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders that day, or when no member wishes to speak, whichever is earlier, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, and in turn every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment, and, if a recorded division is requested, it shall not be deferred.

[Iran and the Middle East, March 9th, 2026]

Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion:

That a take-note debate on the hostilities in Iran and the Middle East, and the impact for Canadians abroad, be held later this day, pursuant to Standing Order 53.1, and that, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House: (a) members wishing to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with another member; (b) the time provided for the debate be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 12 periods of 20 minutes each; and (c) no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.