The Speaker informed the House that a vacancy had occurred in the representation in the House of Commons, for the electoral district of Battle River—Crowfoot, in the Province of Alberta, by reason of the resignation of Damien Kurek, and that, pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, he had addressed, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

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

The Speaker laid before the House, — Report of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, S.C. 2005, c. 46, sbs. 38(1) and (3.3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1000-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mike Kelloway (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) laid before the House, — Copy of the Agreement between Canada and the European Union Amending Annex B of the Agreement on Civil Aviation Safety between Canada and the European Community, and Explanatory Memorandum, done at Washington on June 12, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-451-2.

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mike Kelloway (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade) laid before the House, — Copy of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Air Transport, and Explanatory Memorandum, done at Ottawa on March 5, 2025, and at Abuja on March 21, 2025. — Sessional Paper No. 8532-451-3.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Mélanie Joly (Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions), Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making 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.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Bill C-212, An Act to establish the Office of the Ombud for the Department of Citizenship and Immigration and to make related and 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.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East), seconded by Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Bill C-213, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (cessation of refugee protection), 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 Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), seconded by Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Bill C-214, An Act respecting the development of a national renewable energy strategy, 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 Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), seconded by Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie), Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Marine Liability Act (national strategy respecting pollution caused by shipping container spills), 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 Brad Redekopp (Saskatoon West), one concerning taxation (No. 451-00048);

— by Brad Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford), one concerning justice (No. 451-00049);

— by Arpan Khanna (Oxford), four concerning taxation (Nos. 451-00050, 451-00051, 451-00052 and 451-00053);

— by Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning economics and finance (No. 451-00054) and one concerning taxation (No. 451-00055);

— by Alex Ruff (Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound), one concerning public safety (No. 451-00056);

— by Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 451-00057).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Steven MacKinnon (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons), — That Bill C-2, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures, be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.

The debate continued.

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

— by the Speaker — Costing note from the Parliamentary Budget Officer on reducing the lowest federal personal income tax rate to 14 per cent, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1119-17. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

— by the Speaker — 2024-25 Report on the Activities of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S., 1985, c. P-1, s. 79.22. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1226-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Copies of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2025-516, P.C. 2025-517 and P.C. 2025-518), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-495-06. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs) — Report on the ten-year review of the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act, pursuant to the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act, R.S., 1985, c. I-17, sbs. 42(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1400-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development)

— by Julie Dabrusin (Minister of Environment and Climate Change) — Report on the operations under the Canada Water Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Canada Water Act, R.S., 1985, c. C-11, s. 38. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-363-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development)

At 6:30 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 6:55 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).