The clerk informed the House of the unavoidable absence of the Speaker.

Whereupon, Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees of the Whole, took the chair, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act.

The Deputy Speaker informed the House that, in accordance with Standing Order 28(3), the Speaker had given a notice calling the House to meet this day and that, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Speaker had sent an electronic message to each member of the House containing the substance of that notice.

The Deputy Speaker laid upon the table, —

(1) the letter from the government House leader, dated September 13, 2022, concerning the recall of the House; and

(2) the notice by the Speaker recalling the House for September 15, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-17.

The Deputy Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, sbs. 50(4), Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) has been appointed a member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Mr. Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil), and Ms. Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock) to replace Mr. Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe).

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House:

Pursuant to order made earlier today, members made statements.

By unanimous consent, the following motion was adopted on division:

"That a humble Address be presented to His Majesty the King in the following words:

TO THE KING’S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY:

MOST GRACIOUS SOVEREIGN:

We, Your Majesty’s dutiful and loyal subjects, the                Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, respectfully desire to express our deep sympathy to Your Majesty for the great loss you have sustained by the death of your beloved mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

We mourn with you, with members of the Royal family and with the people of all of your realms, the loss of our Queen, whose selfless dedication to duty earned our respect and admiration. For more than seven decades, Her Majesty The Queen demonstrated her commitment to the people of Canada, who in return offered their great affection and loyalty.

In this time of sorrow, we welcome Your Majesty’s accession to the throne and convey a sincere expression of our loyalty and devotion.

We, the                Commons of Canada, will do our utmost to uphold and support Your Majesty as you undertake your heavy responsibilities.

That the said Address be engrossed; and

That a Message be sent to the Senate informing their Honours that this House has passed the said Address and requesting their Honours to unite with this House therein by filling up the blanks with the words “Senate and”.”.

Pursuant to order made earlier today, members resumed their statements.

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

— by the Speaker — Costing note from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on Bill S-236, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance Regulations (Prince Edward Island), pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-49. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the first report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, "A Study of Aircraft Certification in Canada in Light of Two Accidents Involving Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-28), presented to the House on Monday, February 28, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-28.

— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the second report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, "Emerging from the Crisis: A Study of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Air Transport Sector" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-29), presented to the House on Monday, February 28, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-29.

— by Mr. Alghabra (Minister of Transport) — Interim Orders Nos. 70, 71 and 72 Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Aeronautics Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-2, sbs. 6.41(5) and (6). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-926-22. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by Ms. Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 14th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Protecting Canada’s Food System" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-73), presented to the House on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-73.

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Special Examination Report – Public Sector Pension Investment Board" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-54), presented to the House on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-54.

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, "Collection and Use of Mobility Data by the Government of Canada and Related Issues" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-62), presented to the House on Monday, May 2, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-62.

— by Mr. Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the second report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, "The Impacts of a Ban on Certain Single-Use Plastic Items on Industry, Human Health and the Environment in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-50), presented to the House on Monday, April 4, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-50.

— by Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 15th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, "Health Resources for Indigenous Communities" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-74), presented to the House on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-74.

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the second report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, "Resumption of Sino-Tibetan Dialogue" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-64), presented to the House on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-64.

— by Mr. Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the first report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, "The Shadow Pandemic: Stopping Coercive and Controlling Behaviour in Intimate Relationships" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-56), presented to the House on Thursday, April 7, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-56.

— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the third report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, "The Canada Infrastructure Bank" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-61), presented to the House on Monday, May 2, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-61.

— by Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the third report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, "A Path Forward: Reducing Gun and Gang Violence in Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-57), presented to the House on Monday, April 25, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-57.

— by Mr. Miller (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the second report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, "Barriers to Economic Development in Indigenous Communities" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-58), presented to the House on Monday, April 25, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-58.

— by Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the first report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, "The Rogers-Shaw Merger: Bad News for Local News" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-70), presented to the House on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-70.

At 6:22 p.m., the Deputy Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to order made earlier today.