Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), — That Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.

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

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), the Honourable Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid before the House, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 451-00395, 451-00396 and 451-00399 concerning public safety;

— No. 451-00398 concerning transportation;

— Nos. 451-00400, 451-00401, 451-00403, 451-00405, 451-00406 and 451-00407 concerning civil and human rights;

— No. 451-00402 concerning taxation;

— No. 451-00404 concerning health.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Jacques Ramsay (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety) laid before the House, — Copy of the Agreement between Canada and Australia on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters, and Explanatory Memorandum, done at Wellington on November 19, 2025. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-451-34.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Richard Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Council of State Governments (CSG) South Southern Legislative Annual Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, from July 8 to 12, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-59-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Richard Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit (PNWER), Boise, Idaho, United States of America, from July 16 to 20, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-59-02.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Richard Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Annual Meeting of the Council of State Governments (CSG) Western Legislative Conference, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, from November 12 to 15, 2023. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-59-03.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Richard Bragdon (Tobique—Mactaquac) presented the report of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Congressional Visit, Washington, D.C., United States of America, May 15 and 16, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-59-04.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Alexandra Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Parliament of Jamaica Post-Election Seminar, Kingston, Jamaica, from January 28 to 30, 2026. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-53-07.

Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the second report of the committee, "2025 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada: Follow-Up on Programs for First Nations". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-84.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 16 and 17) was tabled.

Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Strengthening the Regulation of Recreational Boating". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-85.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 12 and 20) was tabled.

Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil), from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, presented the ninth report of the committee, "Northern, Rural and Remote Air Travel: A Critical Lifeline". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-86.

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

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 12 and 21) was tabled.

Robert Morrissey (Egmont), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the seventh report of the committee, "Distribution of Federal Student Grants". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-87.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 26) was tabled.

Chris Bittle (St. Catharines), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 18th report of the committee, "Certificate of Nomination of Anton Boegman to the Position of Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-88.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 23) was tabled.

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec Centre), from the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, presented the third report of the committee (Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, with amendments). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-89.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 9, 10, 12, 18, 20 to 23, 25 and 26) was tabled.

The Honourable Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the seventh report of the committee, "Eliminating Forced Labour from Canadian Supply Chains". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-90.

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. 24) was tabled.

The Honourable Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Canada–Taiwan Trade-Related Cooperation". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-91.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 23) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of David McKenzie (Calgary Signal Hill), seconded by William Stevenson (Yellowhead), Bill C-264, An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping, 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 Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Marcus Powlowski (Thunder Bay—Rainy River), seconded by Matt Strauss (Kitchener South—Hespeler), Bill C-265, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access), 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 Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Parm Bains (Richmond East—Steveston), seconded by Michael Coteau (Scarborough—Woburn), Bill C-266, An Act to establish a national framework respecting skilled trades and labour mobility, 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 Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Abdelhaq Sari (Bourassa), seconded by the Honourable Greg Fergus (Hull—Aylmer), Bill C-267, An Act to establish a national framework to promote the durability of electronic products and essential home appliances, 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 Brad Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 451-00621) and one concerning fisheries (No. 451-00622);

— by Dan Mazier (Riding Mountain), one concerning justice (No. 451-00623);

— by Vincent Ho (Richmond Hill South), one concerning government services and administration (No. 451-00624);

— by Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 451-00625);

— by Arpan Khanna (Oxford), two concerning civil and human rights (Nos. 451-00626 and 451-00627);

— by William Stevenson (Yellowhead), one concerning health (No. 451-00628);

— by Andrew Lawton (Elgin—St. Thomas—London South), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 451-00629);

— by Tamara Kronis (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 451-00630).

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), the Honourable Kevin Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the returns to the following questions made into orders for return:

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-18, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Canada and Indonesia, as reported by the Standing Committee on International Trade with amendments.

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade), seconded by the Honourable Adam van Koeverden (Secretary of State (Sport)), moved, — That the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.

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

Accordingly, the bill, as amended, was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), the Honourable Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade), seconded by the Honourable Adam van Koeverden (Secretary of State (Sport)), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

By unanimous consent, the question was put on the motion, and it was agreed to on division.

Accordingly, the bill was read the third time and passed.

A message was received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired:

At 5:42 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(7), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Rachael Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Frank Caputo (Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola), — That Bill C-246, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consecutive sentences for sexual offences), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1), the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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 Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for the year 2025, pursuant to the Canadian Human Rights Act, R.S., 1985, c. H-6, sbs. 61(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-661-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights)

— by the Honourable Steven MacKinnon (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2026-30 of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-842-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by the Honourable Steven MacKinnon (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2026-30 of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-843-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by the Honourable Steven MacKinnon (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2026-30 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-844-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by the Honourable Steven MacKinnon (Minister of Transport) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2026-30 of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-845-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

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

— by Randy Hoback (Prince Albert), thirteen concerning taxation (Nos. 451-00631, 451-00632, 451-00633, 451-00634, 451-00635, 451-00636, 451-00637, 451-00639, 451-00640, 451-00641, 451-00642, 451-00643 and 451-00644) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 451-00638).

At 6:25 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 6:52 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).