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| 44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 275 Monday, February 5, 2024 11:00 a.m. |
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| Prayer |
| Private Members' Business |
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At 11:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business. |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), seconded by Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona), — That: |
(a) the House recognize that,
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(i) representative democracy is a fundamental part of Canadian society,
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(ii) in Canada’s current electoral system, the majority of voters cast ballots for a candidate who does not get elected, and many voters feel that election results do not accurately reflect their views,
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(iii) a Leger poll conducted in September 2020 showed that 80% of Canadians support the idea of striking a non-partisan, independent citizens’ assembly on electoral reform,
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(iv) many Canadians are concerned with the health of Canada’s democracy, including voter distrust and disengagement, low voter turnout, and the polarization of politics,
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(v) all politicians, and all parties, are widely perceived by the public to have a vested interest in the design of the electoral system,
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(vi) citizens' assemblies have considerable legitimacy and public trust because they are independent, non-partisan, representative bodies of citizens,
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(vii) citizens’ assemblies have been used successfully in Canada, Australia, Belgium, France, Ireland, Scotland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to tackle difficult issues through nuanced public deliberation,
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(viii) a citizens' assembly on electoral reform would give citizens a leadership role in building consensus on a specific model for electoral reform for Canada; and
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(b) in the opinion of the House, the government should create a Canadian citizens’ assembly on electoral reform, which would,
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(i) consist of citizens selected by sortition, an impartial selection process to ensure the assembly’s independence and non-partisanship,
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(ii) reflect the diversity of the Canadian population, including a representation and meaningful participation of age groups, genders, ethnicities, languages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and geographic regions including from First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples,
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(iii) determine if electoral reform is recommended for Canada, and, if so, recommend specific measures that would foster a healthier democracy. (Private Members' Business M-86)
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The debate continued. |
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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. |
| Government Orders |
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The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs of Bill C-61, An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands. |
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Ms. Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services), seconded by Ms. Khera (Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. |
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Debate arose thereon. |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Duncan (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), — 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. |
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The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 625 -- Vote no 625) | |
| YEAS: 119, NAYS: 209 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Epp Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) Scheer Total: -- 119 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Desilets Kelloway Petitpas Taylor Total: -- 209 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Fast Total: -- 2 |
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Government Orders |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development), seconded by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Mr. Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon), seconded by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following: |
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“Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine, be not now read a third time, but be referred back to the Standing Committee on International Trade with the view to amend the coming into force provision to allow it to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council after the removal of all references to carbon pricing and carbon leakage.”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 626 -- Vote no 626) | |
| YEAS: 117, NAYS: 211 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Ellis Lehoux Ruff Total: -- 117 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aldag Desjarlais Khera Powlowski Total: -- 211 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Blair Fast Total: -- 2 |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Presenting Reports from Committees |
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Mr. Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville), from the Standing Committee on Finance, presented the 15th report of the committee (extension of time, pursuant to Standing Order 97.1, to consider Bill C-323, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (mental health services)). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-379. |
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A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 124) was tabled. |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 97.1(3), the motion to concur in the report was deemed moved, the question was deemed put and a recorded division was deemed requested and deferred until Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. (Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 51) |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Angus (Timmins—James Bay), seconded by Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), Bill C-372, An Act respecting fossil fuel advertising, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), seconded by Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), Bill C-373, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of hatred or antisemitism), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House. |
Presenting Petitions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02069); |
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— by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-02070); |
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— by Mr. Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon), one concerning media and telecommunications (No. 441-02071); |
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— by Ms. Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington), one concerning justice (No. 441-02072); |
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— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02073); |
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— by Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02074); |
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— by Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02075); |
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— by Mr. Carr (Winnipeg South Centre), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02076); |
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— by Mr. Baker (Etobicoke Centre), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02077); |
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— by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02078); |
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— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02079) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02080); |
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— by Ms. Idlout (Nunavut), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02081); |
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— by Ms. Collins (Victoria), one concerning animals (No. 441-02082) and one concerning public safety (No. 441-02083); |
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— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), two concerning social affairs and equality (Nos. 441-02084 and 441-02086) and one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-02085). |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of Ms. Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development), seconded by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), — That Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine, be now read a third time and do pass. |
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The debate continued. |
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The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid upon the table as follows: |
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— by Ms. Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copies of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2024-80, P.C. 2024-81, P.C. 2024-82 and P.C. 2024-83), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-495-60. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
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— by Mr. LeBlanc (Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs) — Report of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board on the administration of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board Act, S.C. 2013, c. 40, s. 365 “42”. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1095-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
| Adjournment Proceedings |
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At 6:04 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed. |
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After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted. |
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Accordingly, at 6:34 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |