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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals

No. 302

Thursday, April 18, 2024

10:00 a.m.



Prayer
Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), from the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship, presented the sixth report of the committee, "Summary of the Special Committee’s Meetings in Washington, D.C.". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-409.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 34) was tabled.


Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the 18th report of the committee, "Briefing with Air Canada on Services Offered to Travellers with Disabilities". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-410.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 98) was tabled.


Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the 15th report of the committee, "The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management System (CARM)". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-411.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 99) was tabled.


Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the 16th report of the committee, "Canada’s Proposed Biocides Regulations: Potencial Trade-Related Impacts". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-412.

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. 78, 79, 92 and 100) was tabled.


Mr. Chahal (Calgary Skyview), from the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, presented the 13th report of the committee (Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-413.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 81 to 92) was tabled.


Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the 24th report of the committee, "Including Every Child, Benefitting All: International Disability-Inclusive Education". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-414.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 99) was tabled.


Mr. Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche), from the Standing Committee on Official Languages, presented the fifth report of the committee, "Openness to the International Francophone Community: Optimizing Francophone Immigration to Canada". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-415.

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. 8, 9, 12 to 16, 60 to 64, 66 to 68, 74, 76 to 78, 80, 81, 83, 84 and 89) was tabled.


Presenting Petitions

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

— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), three concerning social affairs and equality (Nos. 441-02377, 441-02378 and 441-02379) and one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02380);

— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02381);

— by Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), two concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-02382 and 441-02383);

— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02384);

— by Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), one concerning transportation (No. 441-02385);

— by Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), two concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-02386 and 441-02387);

— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning health (No. 441-02388).


Questions on the Order Paper

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the revised return to the following question made into an order for return:

Q-2362 — Mr. Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South) — With regard to government programs that provide funding for roads and highways, including both regular and non-traditional highways or roads, such as those in northern or remote areas: what are the details of all funding agreements that are currently in place, including, for each, the (i) amount of federal funding, (ii) type of agreement, (iii) partners of the agreement, (iv) cost-sharing arrangement, (v) name of the agreement, (vi) program under which the funding is provided, (vii) project description, (viii) specific geographic location of the roads receiving the funding, including highway or road numbers, if applicable? — Sessional Paper No. 8555-441-2362-01.
Ways and Means

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion of Ms. Freeland (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages), — That this House approve in general the budgetary policy of the government. (Ways and Means No. 20)

The debate continued.

Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the House reject the government's budget since it fails to:
(a) axe the tax on farmers and food by immediately passing Bill C-234 in its original form;
(b) build the homes, not bureaucracy, by requiring cities to permit 15% more home building each year as a condition for receiving federal infrastructure money; and
(c) cap the spending with a dollar-for-dollar rule to bring down interest rates and inflation, by requiring the government to find a dollar in savings for every new dollar of spending.”.

Debate arose thereon.

Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Normandin (Saint-Jean), moved the following subamendment, — That the amendment be amended by replacing paragraphs (a) and (b) with the following:

“(a) uphold the areas of jurisdiction of Quebec and the provinces and to grant Quebec and the provinces a right to opt out with full compensation;”.

Debate arose thereon.

Statements By Members

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Oral Questions

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

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That the House unequivocally condemn antisemitism, and in particular reject the idea that Jewish Canadians are responsible for the actions of the State of Israel.

Ways and Means

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Freeland (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages); (Ways and Means No. 20)

And of the amendment of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable);

And of the subamendment of Mr. Ste-Marie (Joliette), seconded by Ms. Normandin (Saint-Jean).

The debate continued.

Private Members' Business

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development of Bill C-380, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (plastic manufactured items).

Mr. Tochor (Saskatoon—University), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House

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

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations (P.C. 2024-286), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-64. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copies of the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations (P.C. 2024-287) and of the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Permit Authorization Order (P.C. 2024-288), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-65. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2024-321 dated April 12, 2024, concerning the Agreement on Social Security between Canada and the Republic of Tunisia, pursuant to the Old Age Security Act, R.S. 1985, c. O-9, sbs. 42(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-212-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:30 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 6:58 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).