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44th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

Journals No. 160 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Prayer

Daily Routine Of Business

Presenting Reports from Committees

Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the ninth report of the committee, "The 2022 Extreme Flooding in Pakistan: Saving Lives and Supporting a Climate-Resilient Recovery". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-195.

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. 33 to 35, 41 and 47) was tabled.

Mr. Ehsassi (Willowdale), from the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented the 10th report of the committee, "The Russian State's Illegal War of Aggression Against Ukraine". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-196.

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. 3, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 23 to 25, 31, 32, 36, 40 to 42 and 48) was tabled.

Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 25th report of the committee, "Processing Disability Benefits for Veterans". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-197.

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. 33 and 46) was tabled.

Mr. Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest), from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, presented the 26th report of the committee, "Greening Government Strategy". — Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-198.

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. 32, 35 and 46) was tabled.

Introduction of Private Members' Bills

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford), seconded by Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby), Bill C-315, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act (investments), was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Presenting Petitions

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

— by , one concerning justice (No. 441-01139);

— by , one concerning justice (No. 441-01140);

— by , one concerning the environment (No. 441-01141);

— by , one concerning health (No. 441-01142);

— by , one concerning business and trade (No. 441-01143).

Business of Supply

The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply.

Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), seconded by Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North), moved, — That, given that,

(i) after eight years of this Liberal Prime Minister, inflation is at a 40-year high,

(ii) after eight years of this Liberal Prime Minister, the cost of groceries is up 11%,

(iii) after eight years of this Liberal Prime Minister, half of Canadians are cutting back on groceries,

(iv) after eight years of this Liberal Prime Minister, 20% of Canadians are skipping meals,

(v) after eight years of this Liberal Prime Minister, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment across Canada’s 10 biggest cities is $2,213 per month, compared to $1,171 per month in 2015,

(vi) after eight years of this Liberal Prime Minister, 45% of variable rate mortgage holders say they will have to sell or vacate their homes in less than nine months due to current interest rate levels,

(vii) after eight years of this Liberal Prime Minister, average monthly mortgage costs have more than doubled and now cost Canadians over $3,000 per month,

(viii) the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, has said that “inflation in Canada increasingly reflects what’s happening in Canada”,

(ix) the former Governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney, has said: “But really now inflation is principally a domestic story”,

(x) former Liberal finance minister, Bill Morneau, has said that the government probably spent too much during COVID,

(xi) former Liberal Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, John Manley, said that the Liberal Prime Minister’s fiscal policy is making it harder to contain inflation,

the House call on the government to cap spending, cut waste, fire high-priced consultants and eliminate inflationary deficits and taxes that have caused a cost-of-living crisis for Canadians.

Debate arose thereon.

Motions

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order, the Journals of the House of Commons for Monday, February 13, 2023, be amended, under Divisions Nos. 257 and 258, to indicate the following members as paired:

(a) the member for with the member for ;

(b) the member for with the member for ;

(d) the member for with the member for .

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), seconded by Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

Statements By Members

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Oral Questions

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

Business of Supply

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn), seconded by Mr. Chambers (Simcoe North), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:22 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division was deferred until Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

Private Members' Business

At 5:23 p.m., by unanimous consent, the House proceeded to the consideration of Private Members' Business.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay), seconded by Mr. Bachrach (Skeena—Bulkley Valley), — That Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources.

The debate continued.

Returns and Reports Deposited with the Acting Clerk of the House

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

— by Mr. Fraser (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) and Mr. Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety)— Response of the government, pursuant to Standing Order 109, to the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, "Immigration Response to Events in Iran" (Sessional Paper No. 8510-441-132), presented to the House on Monday, October 17, 2022. — Sessional Paper No. 8512-441-132.

Adjournment Proceedings

At 6:23 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 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).