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| 45th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 13 Wednesday, June 11, 2025 2:00 p.m. |
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| Prayer |
| National Anthem |
| Statements By Members |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements. |
| Oral Questions |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions. |
| Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Business of Supply |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House resumed consideration of the motion of Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean), seconded by Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel), — That, given that, |
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(i) as of April 1, 2025, the government eliminated carbon pricing for Canadian consumers and that this pricing did not apply to Quebec,
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(ii) despite its elimination, the government spent $3.7 billion to continue Canada Carbon Rebate payments that Quebeckers do not receive,
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(iii) individuals in the listed provinces received the rebate cheque on April 22, 2025, during the federal general election,
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(iv) the rebate was paid for with government funds, and therefore by all taxpayers, including those from Quebec,
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the House call on the government to pay Quebec, without conditions, an amount equivalent to its contribution to the $3.7 billion in spending, estimated at $814 million; |
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The House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord), seconded by Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel), — That the motion be amended by adding: |
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(a) after the words “including those from Quebec” the words “and from British Columbia”;
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(b) after the words “to pay Quebec” the words “and British Columbia”; and
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(c) the following “for Quebec and $513 million for British Columbia”.
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The question was put on the amendment and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 6 -- Vote no 6) | |
| YEAS: 30, NAYS: 310 |
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YEAS -- POUR Barsalou-Duval Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Idlout Perron Total: -- 30 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dhillon Khalid Oliphant Total: -- 310 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Majumdar Solomon Total: -- 2 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the question was put on the main motion and it was negatived on the following division: |
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| (Division No. 7 -- Vote no 7) | |
| YEAS: 30, NAYS: 308 |
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YEAS -- POUR Barsalou-Duval Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) Idlout Perron Total: -- 30 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Aboultaif Dhillon Kelly Ntumba Total: -- 308 |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Majumdar Solomon Total: -- 2 |
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| Daily Routine Of Business |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
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Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Steven Bonk (Souris—Moose Mountain), seconded by Michael Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills North), Bill C-208, An Act to recognize a national livestock brand as a symbol of Canada and of western and frontier heritage, 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 |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows: |
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— by Brad Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford), one concerning employment and labour (No. 451-00034); |
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— by Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning taxation (No. 451-00035); |
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— by Mel Arnold (Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 451-00036); |
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— by Michael Guglielmin (Vaughan—Woodbridge), one concerning taxation (No. 451-00037). |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Finance and National Revenue), seconded by Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), — That Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
| Motions |
| Government Orders |
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The House resumed consideration of the motion of François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Finance and National Revenue), seconded by Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), — That Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
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The debate continued. |
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By unanimous consent, the question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
| Business of Supply |
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At 7:02 p.m., pursuant to orders made Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and earlier today, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the consideration of all votes in the Main Estimates and the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. |
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At 11:02 p.m., the committee rose. |
| Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
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Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows: |
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— by the Speaker — Report of the Parliamentary Budget Officer entitled "Introducing GST rebates for first-time home buyers", pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1119-16. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance) |
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— by Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Extremist Settler Violence) Regulations (P.C. 2025-504), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-495-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development) |
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— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Report of VIA Rail Canada Inc., together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-128-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Report of the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-415-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Report of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-416-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Report of the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-417-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Report of the Pacific Pilotage Authority, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-418-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Commercial Vehicle Safety in Canada, pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, R.S., 1985, c. 29 (3rd Supp.), sbs. 25(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-571-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the ) |
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— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Interim Order No. 3 Respecting the Discharge of Sewage and the Release of Greywater by Cruise Ships in Canadian Waters, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26, sbs. 10.1(7). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1223-04. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
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— by Adam van Koeverden (Secretary of State (Sport)) — Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, pursuant to the Physical Activity and Sport Act, S.C. 2003, c. 2, sbs. 32(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-864-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage) |
| Adjournment |
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At 11:02 p.m., pursuant to order made Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |