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45th PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION | |
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JournalsNo. 14 Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:00 a.m. |
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Prayer |
Board of Internal Economy |
The Speaker informed the House that the following members have been appointed members of the Board of Internal Economy for the purposes and under the provisions of the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P‑1, sbs. 50(2), namely: |
— Arielle Kayabaga and Steven MacKinnon, members of the King's Privy Council; |
— Mark Gerretsen, representative of the government caucus; |
— Andrew Scheer and Chris Warkentin, representatives of the Conservative Party of Canada caucus; and |
— Yves Perron, representative of the Bloc Québécois caucus. |
Daily Routine Of Business |
Tabling of Documents |
The Speaker laid before the House, — Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on activities in relation to the Conflict of Interest Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(b). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1002-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(v), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics) |
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The Speaker laid before the House, — Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's activities in relation to the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(a). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1004-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(a)(vii), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs) |
Introduction of Private Members' Bills |
Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre), seconded by Peter Fonseca (Mississauga East—Cooksville), Bill C-209, An Act to establish Albanian Heritage Month, 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, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was presented as follows: |
— by Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), one concerning veterans' affairs (No. 451-00038). |
Business of Supply |
The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply. |
Michael Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes), seconded by Kelly McCauley (Edmonton West), moved, — That, given that the Auditor General found that ArriveCAN contractor, GCStrategies Inc., was paid $64 million from the Liberal government, and in many cases, there was no proof that any work was completed, the House call on the government to: |
(a) get taxpayers their money back, within 100 days of the adoption of this motion; and
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(b) impose a lifetime contracting ban on GCStrategies Inc., any of its subsidiaries, its founders Kristian Firth and Darren Anthony, and any other entities with which those individuals are affiliated.
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Debate arose thereon. |
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. |
Deferred Recorded Divisions |
Government Orders |
Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the House proceeded to the taking of the deferred recorded division on 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 question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division: |
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(Division No. 8 -- Vote no 8) | |
YEAS: 335, NAYS: 0 |
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YEAS -- POUR Aboultaif Deschênes-Thériault Kayabaga Normandin Total: -- 335 |
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NAYS -- CONTRE Nil--Aucun |
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PAIRED -- PAIRÉS Champagne Joly Plamondon Total: -- 6 |
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Accordingly, Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure, was read the second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. |
Motions |
By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding Standing Order 28 or any other usual practice of the House, the following proposed calendar for the year 2026, referred to as Option G, be tabled and that the House adopt this calendar. |
Accordingly, Steven MacKinnon (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid before the House, — The House of Commons calendar for the year 2026. — Sessional Paper No. 8530-451-2. |
Business of Supply |
The House resumed consideration of the motion of Michael Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes), seconded by Kelly McCauley (Edmonton West), in relation to the business of supply. |
The debate continued. |
At 6:27 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(16), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings. |
The question was put on the motion and, pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded division was deferred until Monday, June 16, 2025, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. |
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At 6:32 p.m., by unanimous consent and pursuant to orders made Tuesday, May 27 and Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 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. |
At 8:32 p.m., the committee rose. |
Pursuant to order made Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the considered votes were deemed reported. |
Returns and Reports Deposited with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows: |
— by the Speaker — Annual Report of the Pay Equity Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Pay Equity Act, S.C. 2018, c. 27, s. 416 "117(2)". — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1291-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women) |
— by Shafqat Ali (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act, S.C. 1999, c. 34, sbs. 48(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-768-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates) |
— by Chrystia Freeland (Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) — Interim Order No. 3 for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2025, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26, sbs. 10.1(7). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1223-05. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities) |
— by Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Report on official languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R.S., 1985, c. 31 (4th Supp.), s. 44. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-565-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Official Languages) |
— by Heath MacDonald (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Chicken Farmers of Canada, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-42-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
— by Heath MacDonald (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-433-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
— by Heath MacDonald (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-434-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
— by Heath MacDonald (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food) — Report of the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, together with the Auditors' Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-4, s. 30. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-523-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food) |
Petitions Filed with the Clerk of the House |
Pursuant to Standing Order 36, a petition certified by the Clerk of Petitions was filed as follows: |
— by Jamil Jivani (Bowmanville—Oshawa North), one concerning employment and labour (No. 451-00039). |
Adjournment |
At 8:38 p.m., pursuant to order made Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). |