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Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs) laid upon the Table, — Notice of a Ways and Means motion to introduce an Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States. (Ways and Means No. 2) — Sessional Paper No. 8570-431-2.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs), an Order of the Day was designated for the consideration of this Ways and Means motion.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mrs. Bessette (Brome—Missisquoi), seconded by Mr. Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country), — That the following address be presented to Her Excellency the Governor General:

To Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

MAY IT PLEASE YOUR EXCELLENCY:

We, Her Majesty's most loyal and dutiful subjects, the House of Commons of Canada, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Excellency for the gracious Speech which Your Excellency has addressed to both Houses of Parliament.

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That this House: (a) stand alongside the families and relatives of the victims who lost their lives during the tragedy of flight PS752 on January 8, 2020; (b) request that a full and transparent international investigation be carried out so that families obtain the answers to their questions and justice; (c) demand cooperation from Iran which must remain fully transparent about the investigation; (d) demand that Iran offer fair compensation to the families of the victims; (e) demand that Iran fully respect the will of families of victims; (f) demand that Iran hold those responsible for this tragedy to account by conducting an independent criminal investigation followed by transparent and impartial judicial proceedings which meet international standards; and (g) request that Canada continue to support the families of the victims, hold Iran accountable for its actions and work with the international community to that end.

The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Economic and Fiscal Update 2019: Issues For Parliamentarians" for the year 2020, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-431-1119-02.

The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Evaluation of Election Proposal Costing 2019" for the year 2019, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-431-1119-03.

The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Cost Estimate of Increasing the Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit" for the year 2019, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-431-1119-04.

The Speaker laid upon the Table, — Reports of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, pursuant to the Access to Information Act, R.S. 1985, c. A-1, sbs. 94(2) and to the Privacy Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-21, sbs. 72(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8561-431-728-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid upon the table, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— Nos. 431-00002, 431-00003, 431-00005 and 431-00006 concerning social affairs and equality;

— No. 431-00032 concerning consumer protection.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Blair (Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), seconded by Mr. O'Regan (Minister of Natural Resources), Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and the Canada Border Services Agency Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.Recommendation(Pursuant to Standing Order 79(2))

Pursuant to Standing Order 33(1), Mr. Trudeau (Prime Minister) made a statement.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House: (a) the members to serve on the Standing Committee on Health be appointed by the whip of each recognized party depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party's members of the committee no later than the ordinary hour of daily adjournment today; (b) the Clerk of the House shall convene a meeting of the said committee no later than Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 3:30 p.m.; and (c) following the election of the chair and vice-chairs, the committee shall proceed to a briefing from officials on the Canadian response to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House: (a) the members to serve on both the Standing Committee on International Trade and the Standing Committee on Finance be appointed by the whip of each recognized party depositing with the Clerk of the House a list of his or her party’s members of the said committees no later than the ordinary hour of daily adjournment today; and (b) the Clerk of the House shall convene a meeting of both said committees no later than Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at 3:30 p.m.

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