The Speaker laid upon the table, — Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (Fall 2023), pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(3 or 5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-64-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the table, — Government response, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petition:

— No. 441-01600 concerning foreign affairs.

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

— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01775);

— by Ms. Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01776);

— by Mr. Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa), one concerning justice (No. 441-01777);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01778);

— by Mr. Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands), one concerning animals (No. 441-01779);

— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning public safety (No. 441-01780);

— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning justice (No. 441-01781) and one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01782);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), two concerning social affairs and equality (Nos. 441-01783 and 441-01784).

Notice having been given at a previous sitting under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), Ms. Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Labour and Seniors), moved, — That, in relation to Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy, not more than one further sitting day shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the bill; and

That, 15 minutes before the expiry of the time provided for Government Orders on the day allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the time allocation motion.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), seconded by Ms. Martinez Ferrada (Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), — That Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources.

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 Mr. Wilkinson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), seconded by Ms. Martinez Ferrada (Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), — That Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources.

The debate continued.

At 5:45 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, October 23, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

At 5:47 p.m., by unanimous consent and 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. Davidson (York—Simcoe), seconded by Ms. Rood (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex), — That Bill C-280, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust – perishable fruits and vegetables), be now read a third time and do pass.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, October 25, 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 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 10th report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, "Arctic Security and Sovereignty, and the Emergency Preparedness of Indigenous Communities" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-312), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-312.

— by Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario) — Service Fees Report of the Department of Indigenous Services from 2022 to 2023 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1230-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (P.C. 2023-1029), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-55. (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) — Copy of Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolution on Iran (P.C. 2022-1028), pursuant to the United Nations Act, R.S. 1985, c. U-2, sbs. 4(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-592-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the fifth report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, "The Cyber Defence of Canada" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-310), presented to the House on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-310.

At 6:33 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 7:00 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).