Industry committee  This makes it clear that we will actually take care of it here as opposed to predicting what will take place in the Senate. That's why we're in favour of this, but we don't have to rehash the arguments unless there's a willingness to do so.

Electoral Participation Act  That member had to formally apologize for being intentionally misleading. There is a valid argument that the Conservative-Reform party today does not want to see an enhanced electoral system that sees more people vote. That could be a major aspect of the problem.

Electoral Participation Act  It is part of the reason why it is so highly irresponsible of the leader of the Conservative-Reform party, today, not to get that security clearance.

Electoral Participation Act  When dealing with this issue, the minister has indicated he will abide by what the committee proposes with respect to that, or listen to any other ideas that would give strength to the legislation. It is beyond me as to why the Conservative-Reform party is not supporting this legislation going to committee.

Electoral Participation Act  Madam Speaker, I understand the Conservative-Reform party members are a little weak in math. There are actually more than double the number of opposition members who would benefit from this than Liberal members. I can assure the member across the way that it had absolutely nothing to do with the legislation.

Electoral Participation Act  I can appreciate that the crypto king, the member for Carleton, has some concerns regarding that, but I would hope that some of the Reform- Conservatives would see the merit of transparency and a higher sense of accountability in who is donating to political parties and candidates. The bill before us deals with things of that nature.

Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1  The Liberals care; the Conservatives do not care. At the end of the day, why does the Conservative Party, or the Conservative-Reform party, across the way continue to not support our programs, whether it is pharmacare, dental care, the disability program or the child care program; the investments in generational health care supports, with $200 billion over 10 years; and so much more?

Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1  I believe that the Conservative Party has moved so far to the right, and that is one of the reasons I suggest that it is not the traditional Conservative Party. It is more of a Reform-extreme party today.

Electoral Participation Act  Obviously, the Conservatives have a concern about their 32 members who will be eligible for a pension. I know that our member who is the critic for democratic reform has been very clear that she will be moving an amendment to remedy that issue by moving the date of the election back. I am wondering if the minister would share with this place if the Liberals would be supporting that amendment.

Industry committee  I think it's important to note that we've already taken steps in previous bills, including specifically in Bill C-59. There was consultation on this issue through the overall consultation on competition reform. It was seen to be important to provide more time for the commissioner to review, but not in cases where the bureau isn't aware of the transaction in advance. That's the difference between Bill C-59's approach and what's being proposed here, aside from the drafting issue I just noted.

Message from the Senate  I would contrast the manner in which we as a government have approached the issue to the manner in which the leader of the Conservative-Reform party has approached it to date. The leader of the Conservative-Reform party has not even acknowledged, or desired in any way to actually get, the security clearance necessary in order to get the information that will answer the types of questions the member is looking to answer.

Message from the Senate  No matter what spin the Conservatives put on it or what misinformation they provide to Canadians, it is always better if we stick to the facts of the matter. By the way, I would conclude that the leader of the Conservative-Reform party should also take advantage and get the debriefing so he will be better informed.

Business of Supply  He said, “because I think the director of CSIS and the RCMP may not be as knowledgeable about the processes under the Reform Act that govern [our ] party caucuses”. Really? It highlights how the members of the Conservative Party of Canada, the Conservative-Reform party, choose to be dumb on the issue intentionally, come up with lame excuses and then spread misinformation all over social media.

Bill C-399 Department of Citizenship and Immigration Ombud Act

Ombud 4 (1) The Governor in Council, by commission under the Great Seal, is to appoint an Ombud for the Department of Citizenship and Immigration after consultation with the following persons and approval of the appointment by resolution of the Senate and House of Commons: (a) the Leader of the Government in the Senate or Government Representative in the Senate, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and the Leader or Facilitator of every other recognized party or parliamentary group in the Senate; and (b) the leader of every recognized party in the House of Commons.

Main Estimates 2024-25  However, Canadians want to have the program, and the NDP fought hard. Now the pharmacare bill is through the House and is in the Senate. We are pushing senators in the other place to please adopt the legislation because it would mean that up to six million Canadians who have diabetes would have their medication covered.