Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of the Honourable Sean Fraser (Minister of Justice), seconded by the Honourable Ruby Sahota (Secretary of State (Combatting Crime)), Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing), 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 34(1), Michael Coteau (Scarborough—Woburn) presented the report of the Canada-Africa Parliamentary Association, Bilateral Mission to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Cabo Verde, Dakar, Senegal and Praia, Cabo Verde, from March 16 to 21, 2025. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-76-01.

Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the first report of the committee, "First Nations, Inuit and Métis Identity and Participation in Federal Procurement". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-35.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requested that the government table a comprehensive response.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 3) was tabled.

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

— by Dave Epp (Chatham-Kent—Leamington), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 451-00196), one concerning justice (No. 451-00197) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 451-00198).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by the Honourable Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), — That Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

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 the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by the Honourable Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), — That Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by the Honourable Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources), — That Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

The debate continued.

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

Accordingly, Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

At 4:36 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the second reading and reference to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Divorce Act.

Lisa Hepfner (Hamilton Mountain), seconded by the Honourable Karina Gould (Burlington), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

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 before the House as follows:

— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Projecting the Cost of the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements Program", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1119-27. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum of Nature, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-856-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the National Museum of Science and Technology, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-857-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum of History, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-858-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the National Gallery of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-859-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-867-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-869-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by the Honourable Mélanie Joly (Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions) — Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1125-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

— by the Honourable David McGuinty (Minister of National Defence) — Report of the Judge Advocate General to the Minister of National Defence on the Administration of Military Justice for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the National Defence Act, R.S., 1985, c. N-5, sbs. 9.3(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-735-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on National Defence)

At 5:36 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 6:05 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).