Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety), seconded by Joël Lightbound (Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement), 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, 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 34(1), Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, Participation of Francis Drouin, MP, President of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, at the 30th anniversary of the commemoration of the genocide, Kigali, Rwanda, from April 6 to 7, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-52-01.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie, Meetings of the APF Presidency, Paris, France, and Luxembourg, Luxembourg, from April 22 to 26, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-52-02.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, Meetings of the APF Political Committee and Working Group on Reforming the APF Constitution, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, from April 27 to 30, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-52-03.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, 30th Regional Assembly of the Africa Region of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, Yaoundé, Cameroon, from May 28 to 29, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-52-04.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, 36th Session of the Regional Assembly of Europe, Pristina, Kosovo, from November 11 to 13, 2024. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-52-05.

Pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans) presented the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, Meeting of the Commission on Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie and Economic Parliamentary Symposium, Budapest, Hungary, from April 2 to 4, 2025. — Sessional Paper No. 8565-451-52-06.

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 health (No. 451-00014).

The House resumed consideration of the motion, as amended, 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:

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, as amended, 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.

The debate continued.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, during the debate pursuant to Standing Order 52 later this day, no quorum calls, dilatory motions, or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.

The House resumed consideration of the motion, as amended, 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.

The debate continued.

At 6:31 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 52(10), the House proceeded to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing an important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre), seconded by Lori Idlout (Nunavut), moved, — That this House do now adjourn.

Debate arose thereon.

At midnight, the Speaker declared the motion adopted.

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

— by Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages) — Report of the National Film Board, together with the Auditor General's Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the National Film Act, R.S., 1985, c. N-8, sbs. 20(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-451-189-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage)

— by Gregor Robertson (Minister of Housing and Infrastructure) — Summary of the amended Corporate Plan for 2024-25 to 2028-29 of The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc., pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4). — Sessional Paper No. 8562-451-871-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities)

At midnight, the Speaker adjourned the House until later today at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).