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 12th report of the committee, "Financialization of Housing". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-326.

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. 67, 69, 72 to 74, 76 to 78 and 80) was tabled.

Mr. Dubourg (Bourassa), from the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, presented the 12th report of the committee, "National Strategy for Veterans Employment". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-327.

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. 33 to 38, 42 and 60 to 64) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), seconded by Mr. Masse (Windsor West), Bill C-360, An Act to establish a national strategy to reduce the amount of wasted food in Canada, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), moved, — That the third report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented on Monday, May 2, 2022, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 39)

Debate arose thereon.

The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, sbs. 50(4), Ms. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) has been appointed a member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Mr. Holland (Minister of Health), Mr. MacKinnon (Gatineau) to replace Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs), and Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands) to replace Mr. MacKinnon (Gatineau).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), — That the third report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented on Monday, May 2, 2022, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 39)

The debate continued.

At 1:08 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until later today, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01834);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01835);

— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), two concerning justice (Nos. 441-01836 and 441-01840), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01837), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01838), one concerning health (No. 441-01839) and one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01841).

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions:

Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of International Development), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-34, in Clause 4, be amended

(a) by replacing lines 2 and 3 on page 3 with the following:

(b) by adding after line 16 on page 3 the following:

Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Transport) for Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry), seconded by Mr. Hussen (Minister of International Development), moved Motion No. 2, — That Bill C-34, in Clause 8, be amended

(a) by replacing line 11 on page 5 with the following:

(b) by adding after line 17 on page 5 the following:

Mr. Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets), seconded by Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), moved Motion No. 3, — That Bill C-34 be amended by deleting Clause 15.

Debate arose on the motions in Group No. 1.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), seconded by Mr. McLean (Calgary Centre), — That the third report of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented on Monday, May 2, 2022, be concurred in. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 39)

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology with amendments;

And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 3).

The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1.

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

The House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology with amendments;

And of the motions in Group No. 1 (Motions Nos. 1 to 3).

The debate continued on the motions in Group No. 1.

At 5:43 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, as reported by the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker did not select any motion for debate.

Mr. Garon (Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on division.

Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Garon (Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

A message was received informing the Commons that on October 26, 2023, at 5:18 p.m., Her Excellency the Governor General signified royal assent by written declaration to the following bills:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Garon (Mirabel), seconded by Ms. Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle), — That Bill C-290, An Act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act and to make a consequential amendment to the Conflict of Interest Act, be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 98(2), the order was dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1120-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the National Farm Products Council for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1316-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Grain Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1317-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for Invest in Canada Hub for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1324-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Sajjan (President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Public Service Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1325-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Report on the activities of the Courts Administration Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Courts Administration Service Act, S.C. 2002, c. 8, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-872-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Justice for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1136-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-56. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1315-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1318-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Courts Administration Service for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1319-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Human Rights Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1320-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Law Commission of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1321-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the information Commissioner for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1322-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1323-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

At 6:43 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 6:52 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).