The Speaker laid upon the table, — Report of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for New Brunswick 2022, with an addendum dated April 14, 2023, pursuant to the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, R.S. 1985, c. E-3, sbs. 23(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-459-11. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the first report of the committee (Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-234.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 25, 26, 28, 30 to 38, 43 to 51 and 53 to 56) was tabled.

Mr. Schiefke (Vaudreuil—Soulanges), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the 10th report of the committee, "Strengthening Air Passenger Rights in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-235.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 40, 42, 46 to 49, 52 and 57 to 59) was tabled.

Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the 10th report of the committee, "Protection and Coexistence of the North Atlantic Right Whale in Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-236.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 32, 35 to 39, 51, 54, 55 and 57) was tabled.

Mr. Blois (Kings—Hants), from the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Feeding the World: Strengthening Canada’s Capacity to Respond to Global Food Insecurity". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-237.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 22 to 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 37, 45, 46, 48, 50, 54 and 55) was tabled.

Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the 14th report of the committee (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-238.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 58) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the motion to concur in the report was deemed moved, the question was deemed put and a recorded division was deemed demanded and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 26)

Mrs. Zahid (Scarborough Centre), from the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, presented the 15th report of the committee (expanding the scope of Bill S-245, An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (granting citizenship to certain Canadians)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-239.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 58) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01295);

— by Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01296) and one concerning justice (No. 441-01297);

— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning health (No. 441-01298);

— by Mr. Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), one concerning justice (No. 441-01299) and one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01300);

— by Mr. Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01301);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning natural resources and energy (No. 441-01302);

— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning consumer protection (No. 441-01303).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance), — That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government; (Ways and Means No. 10)

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance); (Ways and Means No. 10)

And of the amendment of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mrs. Goodridge (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake).

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 84(5), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division:

At 6:02 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Therrien (La Prairie), seconded by Mr. Simard (Jonquière), — That Bill C-239, An Act to amend An Act to authorize the making of certain fiscal payments to provinces, and to authorize the entry into tax collection agreements with provinces, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows:

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-43. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology)

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-45, An Act to amend the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, to make consequential amendments to other Acts, and to make a clarification relating to another Act, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-44. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Income Tax Act, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-45. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

At 6:45 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 7:14 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).