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Monday, June 15, 2026 (No. 136)

Report Stage of Bills
Bill C-222
An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child)
Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected and grouped for debate the following motions:
Group No. 1 -- Motions Nos. 1 to 10.
Statement and selection by Speaker — see Debates of May 29, 2026.

Resuming Debate
Group No. 1
Motion No. 1 -- Question put separately. Its vote also applies to Motions Nos. 2 to 10.
Motion No. 1 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following:
1.1 Section 10 of the Employment Insurance Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (13.01):
(13.011) If a child referred to in subsection 23(1) dies during the period referred to in subsection 23(2), or any extension of it, the benefit period is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to give effect to subsection 12(4.02).
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following:
1.1 Section 10 of the Employment Insurance Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (13.01):
(13.011) If a child referred to in subsection 23(1) dies during the period referred to in subsection 23(2), or any extension of it, the benefit period is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to give effect to subsection 12(4.02).
Motion No. 2 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following:
1.2 Section 12 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (4.01):
(4.02) In the case of deemed care under subsection 23(2.1), the applicable maximum number of weeks set out in paragraph (3)(b) or (4)(b) or subsection (4.01) is, if necessary, increased by the number of weeks that allows each claimant to receive at least five weeks of benefits after the death of the child.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after the heading “Employment Insurance Act” after line 5 on page 1 the following:
1.2 Section 12 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (4.01):
(4.02) In the case of deemed care under subsection 23(2.1), the applicable maximum number of weeks set out in paragraph (3)(b) or (4)(b) or subsection (4.01) is, if necessary, increased by the number of weeks that allows each claimant to receive at least five weeks of benefits after the death of the child.
Motion No. 3 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 6 to 21 on page 1 with the following:
2 (1) Section 23 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):
(2.1) If a child referred to in subsection (1) dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, while benefits under this section are payable to any claimant in respect of that child, the claimant is deemed to care for that child for the purposes of subsection (1) until that period or the extension of it expires.
(2.2) If the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, expires before a claimant referred to in subsection (2.1) has received at least five weeks of benefits after the week in which the child dies, that period or extension of it is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to ensure that the claimant receives five weeks of benefits.
(2) Subsection 23(3.1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(3.1) No extension under subsection (2.2), (3) or (3.01) may result in the period being longer than 104 weeks.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222, in Clause 2, be amended by replacing lines 6 to 21 on page 1 with the following:
2 (1) Section 23 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):
(2.1) If a child referred to in subsection (1) dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, while benefits under this section are payable to any claimant in respect of that child, the claimant is deemed to care for that child for the purposes of subsection (1) until that period or the extension of it expires.
(2.2) If the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, expires before a claimant referred to in subsection (2.1) has received at least five weeks of benefits after the week in which the child dies, that period or extension of it is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to ensure that the claimant receives five weeks of benefits.
(2) Subsection 23(3.1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(3.1) No extension under subsection (2.2), (3) or (3.01) may result in the period being longer than 104 weeks.
Motion No. 4 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 21 on page 1 the following:
2.1 Section 54 of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (y):
(y.1) respecting the provision of information to the Commission in relation to subsection 23(2.1) or (2.2) or 152.05(2.1) or (2.2);
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 21 on page 1 the following:
2.1 Section 54 of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (y):
(y.1) respecting the provision of information to the Commission in relation to subsection 23(2.1) or (2.2) or 152.05(2.1) or (2.2);
Motion No. 5 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing lines 1 to 16 on page 2 with the following:
3 (1) Section 152.05 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):
(2.1) If a child referred to in subsection (1) dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, while benefits under this section are payable to any claimant in respect of that child, the self-employed person is deemed to care for that child for the purposes of subsection (1) until that period or the extension of it expires.
(2.2) If the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, expires before a self-employed person referred to subsection (2.1) has received at least five weeks of benefits after the week in which the child dies, that period or extension of it is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to ensure that the self-employed person receives five weeks of benefits.
(2) Subsection 152.05(4) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(4) No extension under subsection (2.2) or (3) may result in the period being longer than 104 weeks.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222, in Clause 3, be amended by replacing lines 1 to 16 on page 2 with the following:
3 (1) Section 152.05 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):
(2.1) If a child referred to in subsection (1) dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, while benefits under this section are payable to any claimant in respect of that child, the self-employed person is deemed to care for that child for the purposes of subsection (1) until that period or the extension of it expires.
(2.2) If the period referred to in subsection (2), or any extension of it, expires before a self-employed person referred to subsection (2.1) has received at least five weeks of benefits after the week in which the child dies, that period or extension of it is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to ensure that the self-employed person receives five weeks of benefits.
(2) Subsection 152.05(4) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(4) No extension under subsection (2.2) or (3) may result in the period being longer than 104 weeks.
Motion No. 6 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 16 on page 2 the following:
3.1 Subsection 152.11(15) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(14.2) If a child referred to in subsection 152.05(1) dies during the period referred to in subsection 152.05(2), or any extension of it, the benefit period is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to give effect to subsection 152.14(4.1).
(15) An extension under one or more of subsections (11) to (14.2) must not result in a benefit period of more than 104 weeks.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 16 on page 2 the following:
3.1 Subsection 152.11(15) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(14.2) If a child referred to in subsection 152.05(1) dies during the period referred to in subsection 152.05(2), or any extension of it, the benefit period is extended by the number of weeks that is necessary to give effect to subsection 152.14(4.1).
(15) An extension under one or more of subsections (11) to (14.2) must not result in a benefit period of more than 104 weeks.
Motion No. 7 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 16 on page 2 the following:
3.2 Section 152.14 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (4):
(4.1) In the case of deemed care under subsection 152.05(2.1), the applicable maximum number of weeks set out in paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) or subsection (4) is, if necessary, increased by the number of weeks that allows each claimant to receive at least five weeks of benefits after the death of the child.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222 be amended by adding after line 16 on page 2 the following:
3.2 Section 152.14 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (4):
(4.1) In the case of deemed care under subsection 152.05(2.1), the applicable maximum number of weeks set out in paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) or subsection (4) is, if necessary, increased by the number of weeks that allows each claimant to receive at least five weeks of benefits after the death of the child.
Motion No. 8 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by restoring Clause 5 as follows:
5 Section 206.1 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):
(2.01) For the purposes of subsection (1), if the child dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), the employee is deemed to care for that child until that period expires.
Recommendation
(Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(3))
Her Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in the following amendment to Bill C-222, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child): That Bill C-222 be amended by restoring Clause 5 as follows:
5 Section 206.1 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (2):
(2.01) For the purposes of subsection (1), if the child dies during the period referred to in subsection (2), the employee is deemed to care for that child until that period expires.
Motion No. 9 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by deleting Clause 6.
Motion No. 10 — May 29, 2026 — The Honourable Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour), — That Bill C-222 be amended by deleting Clause 7.
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