The Speaker laid before the House, — Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons (Spring 2026), pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S., 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-64-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts)

At 11:02 a.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 Arpan Khanna (Oxford), seconded by Larry Brock (Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations), — That Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, in relation to the report stage of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), Motion No. 1, standing in the names of the members for Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations, Brampton West and Elgin—St. Thomas—London South on today's Notice Paper, be replaced with the following:

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Arpan Khanna (Oxford), seconded by Larry Brock (Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations), — That Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act, 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.

At 11:56 a.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 12:00 p.m., the sitting resumed.

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(5), the Speaker selected for debate Motion No. 1.

Larry Brock (Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations), seconded by Carol Anstey (Long Range Mountains), moved Motion No. 1, — That Bill C-9 be amended by deleting the short title.

Debate arose on Motion No. 1.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

The Speaker laid before the House, — Report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada on the 2025 By-elections, pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, S.C. 2000, c. 9, s. 536. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-4-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs)

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. 451-00430, 451-00452 and 451-00462 concerning health;

— Nos. 451-00431, 451-00435, 451-00464, 451-00472, 451-00473 and 451-00476 concerning foreign affairs;

— Nos. 451-00432, 451-00439, 451-00440, 451-00441, 451-00458 and 451-00478 concerning justice;

— Nos. 451-00433, 451-00434, 451-00436, 451-00442, 451-00445, 451-00447, 451-00448, 451-00449, 451-00454, 451-00461, 451-00467, 451-00468, 451-00469, 451-00471 and 451-00475 concerning civil and human rights;

— Nos. 451-00437 and 451-00443 concerning the environment;

— No. 451-00438 concerning ethical issues;

— Nos. 451-00444 and 451-00479 concerning public safety;

— Nos. 451-00446 and 451-00477 concerning citizenship and immigration;

— Nos. 451-00450, 451-00453, 451-00455 and 451-00456 concerning social affairs and equality;

— No. 451-00451 concerning media and telecommunications;

— No. 451-00457 concerning culture and heritage;

— Nos. 451-00459 and 451-00474 concerning transportation;

— No. 451-00460 concerning infrastructure;

— No. 451-00463 concerning fisheries;

— No. 451-00465 concerning government services and administration;

— No. 451-00466 concerning national defence and military operations;

— No. 451-00470 concerning taxation.

Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma), from the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, presented the third report of the committee (Bill C-10, An Act respecting the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation, without amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-96.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 22 to 25) was tabled.

John Williamson (Saint John—St. Croix), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Cost Overruns on Information Technology Contracts". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-97.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 27) was tabled.

Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the fourth report of the committee, "Marine and Coastal Protections". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-98.

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

Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the fifth report of the committee, "Equal Opportunities for Coastal Communities: Attribution of Redfish Quotas and Exploratory Lobster Fishing Licenses". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-99.

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. 4, 5, 7, 10, 19, 23 and 26) was tabled.

Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the sixth report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2026-27: Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Fisheries and Oceans". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-451-100.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 28) was tabled.

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

— by Michael Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes), one concerning transportation (No. 451-00670);

— by Rosemarie Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster—Meadow Lake), two concerning civil and human rights (Nos. 451-00671 and 451-00672);

— by Salma Zahid (Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 451-00673);

— by Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 451-00674);

— by Cheryl Gallant (Algonquin—Renfrew—Pembroke), one concerning health (No. 451-00675);

— by Brad Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford), four concerning civil and human rights (Nos. 451-00676, 451-00677, 451-00678 and 451-00679);

— by Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning fisheries (No. 451-00680).

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 revised returns to the following questions made into orders for return:

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 House resumed consideration at report stage of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), as reported by the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights with amendments;

And of Motion No. 1.

The debate continued on Motion No. 1.

At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to order made Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on Motion No. 1 and it was negatived on division.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), the Honourable Stephen Fuhr (Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)) for the Honourable Sean Fraser (Minister of Justice), seconded by the Honourable Heath MacDonald (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food), 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 the following division:

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows:

— by the Honourable Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Summary of the commitment that led to the inclusion of certain goods in the Import Control List through the Order Amending the Import Control List (2026-1), pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, R.S., 1985, c. E-19, sbs. 5(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-175-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by the Honourable Gregor Robertson (Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2025-26 to 2029-30 of the Canada Lands Company Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-840-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

— by the Honourable Rechie Valdez (Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)) — Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2025-26 to 2029-30 of the Canadian Tourism Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-861-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology)

At 7:01 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 7:27 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).