Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), seconded by Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services), 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 Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Yves Perron (Berthier—Maskinongé), Bill C-202, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), 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 Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan), one concerning foreign affairs (No. 451-00005);

— by Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni), one concerning civil and human rights (No. 451-00006).

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation), seconded by Madeleine Chenette (Thérèse-De Blainville), — That the following address be presented to His Majesty the King in the following words:

And of the amendment of Andrew Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière), — That the motion be amended by adding the following:

And of the subamendment of Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean), — That the amendment be amended by adding the following:

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 Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation), seconded by Madeleine Chenette (Thérèse-De Blainville), in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne;

And of the amendment of Andrew Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière);

And of the subamendment of Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean).

The debate continued.

Pursuant to Standing Order 8(1), the Speaker proposed that Alexandra Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert) be appointed Assistant Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole.

Pursuant to Standing Order 8(2), the motion “That Alexandra Mendès (Brossard—Saint-Lambert) be appointed Assistant Deputy Speaker and Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole” was deemed to have been moved and seconded.

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

Pursuant to Standing Order 8(1), the Speaker proposed that John Nater (Perth—Wellington) be appointed Assistant Deputy Speaker and Assistant Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole.

Pursuant to Standing Order 8(2), the motion “That John Nater (Perth—Wellington) be appointed Assistant Deputy Speaker and Assistant Deputy Chair of Committees of the Whole” was deemed to have been moved and seconded.

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

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation), seconded by Madeleine Chenette (Thérèse-De Blainville), in relation to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne;

And of the amendment of Andrew Scheer (Regina—Qu'Appelle), seconded by Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière);

And of the subamendment of Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly), seconded by Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean).

The debate continued.

At 6:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 50(4), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

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

A message was received from the Senate as follows:

— ORDERED: That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that house that the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament has been authorized to examine and report upon the expenditures set out in Library of Parliament Vote 1 of the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, when and if the committee is formed.

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

— by Gregor Robertson (Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada) — Annual Report of the Federal Housing Advocate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the National Housing Strategy Act, S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 313 "16(2)". — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-1290-01. (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)

At 7:02 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).