Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to government expenditures on membership fees, broken down by department, agency and Crown corporation, since April 1, 2018: (a) how much has been spent; and (b) what are the details of each expenditure, including (i) name of organization or vendor, (ii) date of purchase, (iii) amount spent?

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to “March madness” expenditures where the government makes purchases before the end of the fiscal year so that departmental funds do not go “unspent”, broken down by department agency or other government entity: (a) what were the total expenditures during February and March of 2019 on (i) materials and supplies (standard object 07), (ii) acquisition of machinery and equipment, including parts and consumable tools (standard object 09); and (b) what are the details of each such expenditure, including (i) vendor, (ii) amount, (iii) date of expenditure, (iv) description of goods or services provided, including quantity (v) delivery date, (vi) file number?

Impact Assessment Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. There is no quorum. We see how seriously the Liberals take this subject.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the hon. parliamentary secretary mentioned the connect to innovate program. I have to say how disappointing that program is for the people in rural Ontario, particularly those in Perth—Wellington. I know of at least three small, independent Internet service providers that applied for that program in November 2016.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present this petition signed by a number of petitioners in my riding of Perth—Wellington. The petitioners call on the government to allow farmers to save or use select, exchange and sell seeds.

75th Anniversary of D-Day  Mr. Speaker, June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy invasions. Fourteen thousand Canadians landed at the beaches of Normandy that morning, and by day's end 359 had fallen. In the coming weeks, 5,000 more would die. We, as Canadians, owe a debt of gratitude to the heroes of D-Day that we will never be able to fully repay.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Winnipeg Centre for his words tonight and his heartfelt comments on this matter. He referenced the final report of the missing and murdered indigenous women's commission being tabled today. It is a historic day. I wonder if the member might agree with the opposition that we could further make history and pass this bill with unanimous consent, here tonight, and adjourn for the night having accomplished something today.

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has failed on trade. I recently spoke with a senior in Milverton who is concerned about increases to the cost of her medication under the renegotiated NAFTA. I speak with farmers who are frustrated about losing market share with nothing in return.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman served this country with dignity and honour and hopes to continue to do so. However, the Liberals sabotaged his career and have attempted to cover it up. Yesterday, all Liberal MPs voted to continue the cover-up and refused to release the secret memo sent by disgraced former clerk of the Privy Council, Michael Wernick, regarding the Vice-Admiral Mark Norman affair.

Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act  Madam Speaker, in my riding of Perth—Wellington, I have received a fair bit of correspondence on this matter in support of the member's bill. I was wondering if he could highlight some of the support he has had for his bill from constituents in his riding and Canadians across the country.

House debate  I thank the hon. member. I believe the committee of the whole will sit for four hours and will conclude at approximately at 9:49 p.m. this evening. The hon. member for Mississauga—Erin Mills for questions.

Democratic Reform  Madam Speaker, in its efforts to rush its flawed elections bill through the House, the government failed to consult with those to whom the law would apply. Yesterday, at committee, Google and YouTube confirmed that they cannot implement the changes in time for the election. They were not consulted on the changes, and the changes themselves were unclear.

Rural Digital Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to join the debate today on Motion No. 208, which addresses rural digital infrastructure. As all rural colleagues will know, reliable high-speed Internet is absolutely essential for rural communities, families, farmers and agribusinesses. From general communication to managing supply chains in our businesses to research in our schools to entertainment in our homes, Canadians rely on the Internet no matter where they live.

An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families  Mr. Speaker, I have to correct the record. I am not a constitutional lawyer. I am a scholar. Political science is my background. However, it is a matter that I do take a great interest in with respect to policies and governing in a self-governance perspective. We have had this debate for so many decades.

An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families  Mr. Speaker, the member for North Island—Powell River raises the important point of accountability in legislation such as this. Legislation is a first step, but if there is no accountability to back it up, we really have not achieved what we set out to achieve. The member mentioned the concept of funding.