Mrs. Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London), from the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, presented the ninth report of the committee (Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and domestic violence recognizance orders), with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-383.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 86, 87, 89 and 91 to 93) was tabled.

Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the 12th report of the committee (Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to give effect to treaties with those governments and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-384.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 79 to 93) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Masse (Windsor West), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), Bill C-374, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (Crown copyright), 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. Masse (Windsor West), one concerning information and privacy (No. 441-02107) and two concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-02108 and 441-02109);

— by Mrs. Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-02110);

— by Mr. Kitchen (Souris—Moose Mountain), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02111);

— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), seven concerning health (Nos. 441-02112, 441-02113, 441-02114, 441-02115, 441-02116, 441-02117 and 441-02118), one concerning employment and labour (No. 441-02119), four concerning justice (Nos. 441-02120, 441-02121, 441-02122 and 441-02123) and three concerning public safety (Nos. 441-02124, 441-02125 and 441-02126);

— by Mr. Morrice (Kitchener Centre), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02127) and one concerning taxation (No. 441-02128);

— by Mrs. Gallant (Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke), one concerning health (No. 441-02129);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02130), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-02131), three concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-02132, 441-02134 and 441-02135) and one concerning justice (No. 441-02133).

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

Mr. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), moved, — That the House:

Debate arose thereon.

Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), moved the following amendment, — That the motion be amended by adding the following:

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. Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Mr. Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean), in relation to the business of supply;

And of the amendment of Ms. Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith).

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 amendment and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, February 12, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

At 5:18 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the third reading of Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate).

Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), seconded by Mrs. Romanado (Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 98(4), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-62, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-60. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

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

— by Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02136);

— by Mr. Longfield (Guelph), one concerning the democratic process (No. 441-02137).

At 5:56 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 6:22 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).