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The Speaker laid upon the table, — Report on sponsored travel by members of the House of Commons for the year 2022, including an addendum, pursuant to subsection 15(3) of the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons. — Sessional Paper No. 8527-441-29.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary 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. 441-01139 and 441-01140 concerning justice;

— No. 441-01141 concerning the environment;

— No. 441-01142 concerning health;

— No. 441-01143 concerning business and trade.

Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), from the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, presented the 11th report of the committee (Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-228.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 42, 43, 49, 57, 59, 60 and 63) was tabled.

Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), from the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, presented the 12th report of the committee (Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information), with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-229.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 60, 62 and 64) was tabled.

Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), from the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, presented the 13th report of the committee (Bill C-294, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (interoperability), with an amendment). — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-230.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meetings Nos. 59, 61 and 64) was tabled.

Mr. Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis), from the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2023-24: Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of the Environment, Votes 1 and 5 under Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Parks Canada Agency". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-231.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 55) was tabled.

Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), from the Special Committee on the Canada–People’s Republic of China Relationship, presented the second report of the committee, "Canada and Taiwan: A Strong Relationship in Turbulent Times". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-232.

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, 6 to 8, 13 and 14) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), seconded by Ms. Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe), Bill C-329, An Act to establish a national framework respecting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

By unanimous consent, it was resolved, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House, the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, be deemed concurred in.

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

— by Mrs. Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01237);

— by Mr. d'Entremont (West Nova), one concerning culture and heritage (No. 441-01238);

— by Ms. Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill), one concerning economics and finance (No. 441-01239) and one concerning justice (No. 441-01240);

— by Mrs. Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville), one concerning justice (No. 441-01241);

— by Mr. Webber (Calgary Confederation), one concerning justice (No. 441-01242);

— by Mr. Van Popta (Langley—Aldergrove), one concerning justice (No. 441-01243);

— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning fisheries (No. 441-01244);

— by Ms. Diab (Halifax West), one concerning citizenship and immigration (No. 441-01245);

— by Mrs. Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country), one concerning justice (No. 441-01246);

— by Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), three concerning foreign affairs (Nos. 441-01247, 441-01248 and 441-01251), one concerning justice (No. 441-01249), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01250) and one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01252).

Pursuant to Standing Order 57, Mr. Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), seconded by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health), moved, — That, in relation to the consideration of Motion No. 2 respecting Senate amendments to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, the debate not be further adjourned.

Pursuant to Standing Order 67.1, the House proceeded to the question period regarding the moving of the closure motion.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, the House:

agrees with amendments 1(a)(ii), 1(b), 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d)(i), 2(e), 4, 5, 7(b)(i), 8, 9(a), 10 and 12 made by the Senate;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 1(a)(i) because the amendment does not refer to broadcasting undertakings that comprise components of the broadcasting system which may cause interpretative issues in the application of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 2(d)(ii) because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 3 because this would affect the Governor in Council’s ability to publicly consult on, and issue, a policy direction to the CRTC to appropriately scope the regulation of social media services with respect to their distribution of commercial programs, as well as prevent the broadcasting system from adapting to technological changes over time;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 6 because it could limit the CRTC’s ability to impose conditions respecting the proportion of programs to be broadcast that are devoted to specific genres both for online undertakings and traditional broadcasters, thus reducing the diversity of programming;

proposes that amendment 7(a) be amended to read as follows:

“(a) On page 18, replace lines 29 to 34 with the following:

“(a) whether Canadians, including independent producers, have a right or interest in relation to a program, including copyright, that allows them to control and benefit in a significant and equitable manner from the exploitation of the program;””;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 7(b)(ii) because the principle that Canadian programs are first and foremost content made by Canadians is, and has been, at the centre of the definition of Canadian programs for decades, and this amendment would remove the ability for the CRTC to ensure that that remains the case;

proposes that amendment 9(b) be amended by deleting subsection 18(2.1) because the obligation to hold a public hearing both before and after decisions are taken by the CRTC will entail unnecessary delays in the administration of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 11 because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system, and because further study is required on how best to position our national public broadcaster to meet the needs and expectations of Canadians;

And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be discharged and the bill withdrawn”.

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 Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, the House:

agrees with amendments 1(a)(ii), 1(b), 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d)(i), 2(e), 4, 5, 7(b)(i), 8, 9(a), 10 and 12 made by the Senate;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 1(a)(i) because the amendment does not refer to broadcasting undertakings that comprise components of the broadcasting system which may cause interpretative issues in the application of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 2(d)(ii) because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 3 because this would affect the Governor in Council’s ability to publicly consult on, and issue, a policy direction to the CRTC to appropriately scope the regulation of social media services with respect to their distribution of commercial programs, as well as prevent the broadcasting system from adapting to technological changes over time;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 6 because it could limit the CRTC’s ability to impose conditions respecting the proportion of programs to be broadcast that are devoted to specific genres both for online undertakings and traditional broadcasters, thus reducing the diversity of programming;

proposes that amendment 7(a) be amended to read as follows:

“(a) On page 18, replace lines 29 to 34 with the following:

“(a) whether Canadians, including independent producers, have a right or interest in relation to a program, including copyright, that allows them to control and benefit in a significant and equitable manner from the exploitation of the program;””;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 7(b)(ii) because the principle that Canadian programs are first and foremost content made by Canadians is, and has been, at the centre of the definition of Canadian programs for decades, and this amendment would remove the ability for the CRTC to ensure that that remains the case;

proposes that amendment 9(b) be amended by deleting subsection 18(2.1) because the obligation to hold a public hearing both before and after decisions are taken by the CRTC will entail unnecessary delays in the administration of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 11 because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system, and because further study is required on how best to position our national public broadcaster to meet the needs and expectations of Canadians;

And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be discharged and the bill withdrawn”.

The debate continued.

A message was received informing the Commons that on March 30, 2023, at 10:03 a.m., Her Excellency the Governor General signified royal assent by written declaration to the following bills:

Bill S-203, An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder — Chapter No. 2;

Bill C-43, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023 (Appropriation Act No. 5, 2022-23) — Chapter No. 3;

Bill C-44, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 (Appropriation Act No. 1, 2023-24) — Chapter No. 4.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, the House:

agrees with amendments 1(a)(ii), 1(b), 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d)(i), 2(e), 4, 5, 7(b)(i), 8, 9(a), 10 and 12 made by the Senate;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 1(a)(i) because the amendment does not refer to broadcasting undertakings that comprise components of the broadcasting system which may cause interpretative issues in the application of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 2(d)(ii) because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 3 because this would affect the Governor in Council’s ability to publicly consult on, and issue, a policy direction to the CRTC to appropriately scope the regulation of social media services with respect to their distribution of commercial programs, as well as prevent the broadcasting system from adapting to technological changes over time;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 6 because it could limit the CRTC’s ability to impose conditions respecting the proportion of programs to be broadcast that are devoted to specific genres both for online undertakings and traditional broadcasters, thus reducing the diversity of programming;

proposes that amendment 7(a) be amended to read as follows:

“(a) On page 18, replace lines 29 to 34 with the following:

“(a) whether Canadians, including independent producers, have a right or interest in relation to a program, including copyright, that allows them to control and benefit in a significant and equitable manner from the exploitation of the program;””;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 7(b)(ii) because the principle that Canadian programs are first and foremost content made by Canadians is, and has been, at the centre of the definition of Canadian programs for decades, and this amendment would remove the ability for the CRTC to ensure that that remains the case;

proposes that amendment 9(b) be amended by deleting subsection 18(2.1) because the obligation to hold a public hearing both before and after decisions are taken by the CRTC will entail unnecessary delays in the administration of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 11 because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system, and because further study is required on how best to position our national public broadcaster to meet the needs and expectations of Canadians;

And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be discharged and the bill withdrawn”.

The debate continued.

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 30(6), the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The order was read for the consideration at report stage of Bill S-214, An Act to establish International Mother Language Day, as deemed reported by the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage without amendment.

Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), seconded by Mr. Lamoureux (Winnipeg North), moved, — That the bill be concurred in at report stage.

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

Accordingly, the bill was concurred in at report stage.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(11), Mr. Hardie (Fleetwood—Port Kells), seconded by Mr. Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

Debate arose thereon.

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

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

At 5:52 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage), seconded by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health), — That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint Their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, the House:

agrees with amendments 1(a)(ii), 1(b), 2(a), 2(b), 2(c), 2(d)(i), 2(e), 4, 5, 7(b)(i), 8, 9(a), 10 and 12 made by the Senate;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 1(a)(i) because the amendment does not refer to broadcasting undertakings that comprise components of the broadcasting system which may cause interpretative issues in the application of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 2(d)(ii) because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 3 because this would affect the Governor in Council’s ability to publicly consult on, and issue, a policy direction to the CRTC to appropriately scope the regulation of social media services with respect to their distribution of commercial programs, as well as prevent the broadcasting system from adapting to technological changes over time;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 6 because it could limit the CRTC’s ability to impose conditions respecting the proportion of programs to be broadcast that are devoted to specific genres both for online undertakings and traditional broadcasters, thus reducing the diversity of programming;

proposes that amendment 7(a) be amended to read as follows:

“(a) On page 18, replace lines 29 to 34 with the following:

“(a) whether Canadians, including independent producers, have a right or interest in relation to a program, including copyright, that allows them to control and benefit in a significant and equitable manner from the exploitation of the program;””;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 7(b)(ii) because the principle that Canadian programs are first and foremost content made by Canadians is, and has been, at the centre of the definition of Canadian programs for decades, and this amendment would remove the ability for the CRTC to ensure that that remains the case;

proposes that amendment 9(b) be amended by deleting subsection 18(2.1) because the obligation to hold a public hearing both before and after decisions are taken by the CRTC will entail unnecessary delays in the administration of the Act;

respectfully disagrees with amendment 11 because the amendment seeks to legislate matters in the broadcasting system that are beyond the policy intent of the bill, the purpose of which is to include online undertakings, undertakings for the transmission or retransmission of programs over the Internet, in the broadcasting system, and because further study is required on how best to position our national public broadcaster to meet the needs and expectations of Canadians;

And of the amendment of Mrs. Thomas (Lethbridge), seconded by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), — That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “That” and substituting the following:

“the order for the consideration of the amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, be discharged and the bill withdrawn”.

The debate continued.

At 8:17 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today under the provisions of Standing Order 57, the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

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

The question was put on the main motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

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

— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "A Distributional Analysis of the Federal Fuel Charge under the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1119-69. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by Mr. Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, "Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery: How can we rebuild better?" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-158), presented to the House on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-158.

— by Mr. Duclos (Minister of Health) — Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2023-234 concerning the order repealing the minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Canada, pursuant to the Quarantine Act, S.C. 2005, c. 20, sbs. 61(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1079-12. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-15-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-18-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-19-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Communications Security Establishment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-21-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the National Film Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-24-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the National Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-26-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-27-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Office of the Auditor General for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-28-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-29-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Statistics Survey Operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-30-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-234-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Employment Equity in the Federal Public Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-333-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-658-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canada Revenue Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-749-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Parks Canada Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-750-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-805-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-877-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1034-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Armed Forces for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1068-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1197-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Energy Regulator for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1270-02. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. MacAulay (Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence) — Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the ninth report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, "Survivor Retirement Pension Benefits (Marriage After 60)" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-179), presented to the House on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-179.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows:

— by Mr. Lightbound (Louis-Hébert), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01253).

At 9:15 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), seconded by Ms. Saks (York Centre), — That Bill C‑226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice, be now read a third time and do pass.

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

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

Pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Lobb (Huron—Bruce), seconded by Mr. Steinley (Regina—Lewvan), — That Bill C‑234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, be now read a third time and do pass.

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

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary 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:

— No. 441-01136 concerning justice;

— No. 441-01137 concerning animals;

— No. 441-01138 concerning the environment.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance) for Ms. Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance), seconded by Mrs. Fortier (President of the Treasury Board), Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act and the Income Tax Act, 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))

Mr. McDonald (Avalon), from the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, presented the ninth report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2023‑24: Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Department of Fisheries and Oceans". — Sessional Paper No. 8510‑441‑224.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 59) was tabled.

Mr. Coteau (Don Valley East), from the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, presented the eighth report of the committee, "Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative". — Sessional Paper No. 8510‑441‑225.

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. 34 to 36, 47 and 51) was tabled.

Ms. Chagger (Waterloo), from the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, presented the 33rd report of the committee (items to remain votable). — Sessional Paper No. 8510‑441‑226.

Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report was deemed concurred in.

Ms. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek), from the Standing Committee on International Trade, presented the seventh report of the committee, "Main Estimates 2023‑24: Vote 1 under Canadian Commercial Corporation and Vote 1 under Invest in Canada Hub". — Sessional Paper No. 8510‑441‑227.

A copy of the relevant Minutes of Proceedings (Meeting No. 55) was tabled.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Mr. Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach), Bill C‑328, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy on student loan debt, 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 Mr. Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 441-01216);

— by Mr. Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01217);

— by Mr. Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska), one concerning justice (No. 441-01218);

— by Mr. Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01219);

— by Mrs. Kusie (Calgary Midnapore), nine concerning business and trade (Nos. 441-01220, 441-01221, 441-01222, 441-01223, 441-01224, 441-01225, 441-01226, 441-01227 and 441-01228);

— by Ms. Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 441-01229);

— by Ms. Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01230);

— by Ms. Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton), one concerning justice (No. 441-01231) and one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01232);

— by Mr. Chiang (Markham—Unionville), one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01233);

— by Ms. May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01234);

— by Mr. Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning the environment (No. 441-01235);

— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-01236).

Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) presented the answers to questions Q-1230, Q-1232, Q-1233, Q-1235, Q-1238, Q-1239 and Q-1242 on the Order Paper.

Pursuant to Standing Order 39(7), Mr. 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:

Q‑1228 — Mr. Uppal (Edmonton Mill Woods) — With regard to aircraft owned by the government, broken down by department, agency or other government entity that owns the aircraft, excluding aircraft owned by the Department of National Defence: (a) what is the total number of aircraft currently owned by the government; and (b) what are the details of each aircraft, including (i) the make, (ii) the model, (iii) the age, (iv) the date of purchase, (v) the original purchase price, (vi) whether the aircraft was new or used when purchased, (vii) the estimated cost to operate per flight hour, (viii) the estimated hourly fuel usage, (ix) the operational readiness or the percentage of time the aircraft is available for use, (x) the primary purpose of the aircraft? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1228.

Q‑1229 — Mr. Barlow (Foothills) — With regard to the revocation of government security clearances since 2016, broken down by year: (a) how many individuals have had their security clearances revoked for cause (i.e. not as a result of retirement or resignation); (b) of the revocations in (a), how many were due to the individual spying or otherwise acting on behalf of a foreign government; and (c) what is the breakdown of (a) and (b) by department, agency, Crown corporation, or other government entity? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1229.

Q‑1231 — Mr. Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola) — With regard to the one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit and the dental benefits in Bill C‑32, Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022: (a) since the applications opened in December 2022, how many applications have been received for the (i) Canada Housing Benefit top-up, (ii) dental benefits; (b) how many of the applications in (a) were (i) accepted, (ii) rejected; (c) what are the total amounts paid out to date to recipients of the (i) Canada Housing Benefit top-up, (ii) dental benefits; (d) how many separate individuals have received payments to date for the (i) Canada Housing Benefit top-up, (ii) dental benefits; (e) what is the total amount spent to date on advertising to promote the (i) Canada Housing Benefit top-up, (ii) dental benefit; (f) what is the total advertising budget, including amounts not spent to date, to promote the Canada Housing Benefit top-up; (g) what is the total advertising budget for the (i) current fiscal year, (ii) next fiscal year, to promote the dental benefit; and (h) what is the breakdown of each part of (a) through (d) by province or territory? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1231.

Q‑1234 — Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle) — With regard to audits conducted by the Canada Revenue Agency, broken down by each of the last five tax years: (a) how many individuals and couples were chosen for personal income tax audits, broken down by each tax bracket; and (b) what percentage of the total number of personal income tax filers in each bracket do the numbers in (a) represent? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1234.

Q‑1236 — Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — With regard to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), since its inception: (a) what is the total number of individuals eligible for CERB who have (i) paid back their CERB debt in full, (ii) paid back their CERB debt partially, (iii) not paid back any portion of their CERB debt; (b) what is the total number of individuals who were deemed ineligible for CERB who have (i) paid back their CERB debt in full, (ii) paid back their CERB debt partially, (iii) not paid back any portion of their CERB debt; (c) how many individuals have had CERB debt recollected through (i) withholding of tax refunds or GST credits, (ii) reduction of EI benefits, (iii) garnishing of wages or other income, (iv) seizures or holds on bank accounts, (v) liens on homes or other properties; and (d) what is the total number of individuals with outstanding CERB debt who fall below the (i) low-income cut-off, (ii) market basket measure, (iii) low-income measure? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1236.

Q‑1237 — Mr. Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) — With regard to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), broken down by federal electoral district: what is the total number of individuals with outstanding CERB debt who fall below the (i) low-income cut-off, (ii) market basket measure, (iii) low-income measure? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1237.

Q‑1240 — Mr. Shields (Bow River) — With regard to the statement made by the Minister of Labour in the Senate on February 9, 2023, that “I need more workers in the oil and gas industry, not less”: (a) what is the minister's plan to get more workers employed in the oil and gas industry; and (b) how many more workers does the government estimate are needed in the oil and gas industry? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1240.

Q‑1241 — Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — With regard to the Smart Cities Challenge (SCC): (a) what are the specific results, outcomes, and measurable objectives expected to be achieved through the SCC; (b) what are the results of any performance assessments done to date; (c) how many smart cities projects have been approved to date, including, for each project, the (i) description, (ii) location, (iii) total federal funding, (iv) project status; (d) with which domestic and international stakeholders did consultations take place when proposing and implementing the SCC; (e) what are the names of all partners associated with the SCC program; (f) what is the role of each partner in (e) and what specific tasks is each partner expected to do; (g) was the former Sidewalk Toronto project at any time considered for Smart Cities funding or associated with the program in any way, and, if so, what are the details; and (h) what plans does the government have for expanding the SCC or starting new, similar initiatives? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1241.

Q‑1243 — Ms. Lewis (Haldimand—Norfolk) — With regard to Canada’s participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from January 16 to 20, 2023: (a) how many individuals were part of Canada’s delegation in Davos; (b) who were the members of the delegation, including, for each, their (i) name, (ii) title, (iii) role; (c) what are the details of all meetings held in Davos involving the Deputy Prime Minister, including, for each, the (i) date, (ii) names and titles of the attendees, (iii) purpose of the meeting, (iv) agenda items, (v) summary of what occurred at the meeting, including any agreements made; (d) what are the details of all meetings held in Davos involving members of the Canadian delegation other than the Deputy Prime Minister, including, for each, the (i) date, (ii) names and titles of the attendees, (iii) purpose of the meeting, (iv) agenda items, (v) summary of what occurred at the meeting, including anything that was agreed to; (e) what are the details, including the summary of terms, of any agreements entered into during the forum; (f) what are the details of all follow-up action taken by the government as a result of what happened at the forum; and (g) what are the details of all memoranda or briefing notes prepared to support Canada’s delegation to the forum, including, for each, the (i) date, (ii) sender, (iii) recipient, (iv) title, (v) subject matter, (vi) summary of contents, (vii) file number? — Sessional Paper No. 8555‑441‑1243.