The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons, for the electoral district of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, in the Province of Quebec, by reason of the resignation of the Hon. David Lametti, and that, pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

The Speaker informed the House that, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, sbs. 50(4), Ms. Sahota (Brampton North) has been appointed a member of the Board of Internal Economy to replace Ms. Gould (Burlington), and Mrs. Fortier (Ottawa—Vanier) to replace Ms. Sahota (Brampton North).

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, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Bank for International Settlements on the Establishment of an Office of the Bank in Canada for the Operation of the BIS Innovation Hub Toronto Centre, and Explanatory Memorandum, done at Ottawa on January 31, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-441-47.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Holland (Minister of Health), seconded by Ms. Saks (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health), Bill C-62, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

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 health (No. 441-02048) and one concerning the correctional system (No. 441-02049);

— by Mr. Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton), one concerning justice (No. 441-02050);

— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02051);

— by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning culture and heritage (No. 441-02052);

— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02053);

— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-02054), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02055), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02056) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02057);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02058).

The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply.

Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), moved, — That, given that the carbon tax has proven to be a tax plan, not an environmental plan, the House call on the Liberal government to cancel the April 1, 2024, carbon tax increase.

Debate arose thereon.

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. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), 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, February 5, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

At 5:23 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville), seconded by Mr. Baker (Etobicoke Centre), — That:

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

At 6:24 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Finance of Bill C-365, An Act respecting the implementation of a consumer-led banking system for Canadians.

Mr. Williams (Bay of Quinte), seconded by Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.

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.

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 the Investment Tax Credit for Clean Hydrogen, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-102. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by the Speaker — Costing note from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on the Investment Tax Credit for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-103. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, "Travel Expenditures Related to the Office of the Governor General's Secretary since 2014" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-321), presented to the House on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-321.

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-59. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

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

— by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-02059);

— by Mr. Housefather (Mount Royal), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-02060).

At 7:24 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 7:41 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).