Elections Modernization Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-76, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and other Acts and to make certain consequential amendments.

Elections Modernization Act  (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

Democratic Reform  Mr. Speaker, we are moving forward to modernize the Canada Elections Act, and we will be repealing the unfair parts of the Harper Conservatives' Fair Elections Act. In fact, the Harper Conservatives made it harder for Canadians to vote. That is what the Conservatives continue to

Democratic Reform  Mr. Speaker, there is a court case going on right now on this very issue. I will not comment on that court case, but let us be very clear. We want to make it easier for Canadians to vote and participate in the Canadian electoral process. The Conservatives, on the other hand, wh

Democratic Reform  Mr. Speaker, again, we are modernizing the Canada Elections Act and repealing the unfair parts of the Harper Conservatives' Fair Elections Act. Their actions made it harder for Canadians to vote. We believe that our country is stronger when more Canadians, not fewer, participate

Access to Information  Mr. Speaker, after 34 years, we are the first Canadian government to act to modernize and strengthen the Access to Information Act. It is important to recognize that we are the first government to actually give the commissioner order-making power and to apply the Access to Inform

Finance  Mr. Speaker, we are proud of the changes made to the main estimates in order to enhance transparency and deliver timely results for Canadians. They include a new budget implementation vote, the funding details of which are set out in table A2.11 of budget 2018. That level of deta

Finance  Mr. Speaker, we will take no lessons from the Conservatives on budget transparency. The fact is that it was the Conservative government that took millions of dollars from the border infrastructure fund to use to pay for fake lakes and gazebos hundreds of kilometres away from the

Finance  Mr. Speaker, that hon. member was part of the cabinet where the president of the Treasury Board, the member for Parry Sound—Muskoka, actually took funds from a border infrastructure fund to put gazebos in his riding. Beyond that, if the hon. member would look at the main estimat

Finance  Mr. Speaker, just about everything the hon. member has said is wrong. The fact is that he can go to Table A2.11 and he will see line by line items, detailed descriptions of these funds and where they will be invested for Canadians. Let us be very clear. We will continue to inves

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, on behalf of 87 departments and agencies, the departmental plans for 2018-19.

Federal Tax Expenditures  Mr. Speaker, I rise to table a document on behalf of the Minister of Finance, in both official languages, entitled “Report on Federal Tax Expenditures”.

Finance  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to answer this question to point out that this government is increasing transparency and accountability. For the first time in recent history, the main estimates will include all budget measures for the upcoming fiscal year. I would draw the hon. membe

Concurrence in Vote 1—Department of Veterans Affairs  moved: That Vote 1, in the amount of $259,011,143, under Department of Veterans Affairs—Operating expenditures, in the Interim Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.

Concurrence in Vote 20—Department of Transport  moved: That Vote 20, in the amount of $6,943,170, under Department of Transport—Grants and contributions, in the Interim Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.