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Monday, June 12, 2023 · sitting No. 211

House debates standing order changes in marathon sitting

Government House leader Mark Holland moved adoption of proposed amendments to the Standing Orders that would take effect June 24 or upon passage. The motion, which occupied 42 per cent of the sitting, also extends provisional changes to committee membership rules for the remainder of the 44th Parliament and rescinds an April 2022 order on witness appearances.

Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the government House leader had not consulted the Conservative caucus during drafting. Holland replied that he had consulted House leaders and whips from the Conservative, New Democratic and Bloc Québécois parties in March 2020 on pandemic procedures.

In Question Period, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pressed the government on foreign interference and housing costs while Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland defended the government's record on deficits and economic growth.

Decided that day

  • Bill C-41 passed third reading
  • Bill C-35 report stage concurrence passed
  • Opposition motion on climate change passed
  • Time allocation for Bill C-33 passed
  • S-267 introduced
  • C-41 advanced in first chamber

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Question Period – June 12, 2023. Video from CPAC. Watch on YouTube

Who held the floor · 2023-06-12

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 40%, opposition 60% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodRoutine proceedingsGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 11:0513:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:00Last speech 23:30Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 12 h 25 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
64Bills advanced amid Standing Orders wrangleThe House passed third reading of Bill C-41, concurred in Bill C-35, adopted an opposition motion on climate change and approved time allocation for another bill. Most sitting time, however, was consumed by debate on amendments to the Standing Orders.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Other moments

Child Health Protection Act

Liberal MP Patricia Lattanzio said Bill C-252 would prohibit marketing of foods high in sugar, sodium and saturated fats to children under 13 and require Health Canada to monitor marketing to teenagers.

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Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act

Conservative MP John Brassard said the NDP had supported time allocation 37 times, contrasting the figure with the 14 times the party supported such motions from Tommy Douglas to Thomas Mulcair.

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Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission Act (David and Joyce Milgaard's Law)

Justice Minister David Lametti told NDP MP Taylor Bachrach that a transition provision in Bill C-40 would allow people who had gone through the existing review process to ask that their file be transferred to the new commission.

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Housing

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the Prime Minister's half-trillion dollars in deficits had doubled rents and mortgages and asked the government to introduce a balanced budget.

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Agriculture and Agri-Food

Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron asked Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to allow farmers to defer emergency account repayments without losing the interest-free subsidy.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges possibility of inquiry and offers to discuss next steps without announcing one.we look forward to working with the opposition parties to discuss the next steps of a public process
  2. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores housing question entirely and pivots to attacking Conservatives on forest fires and climate policy.What did the Conservatives do? Did they work with us to support Canadians at such a critical and dangerous moment?
  3. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids housing and deficits topic by shifting to OECD forecast and partisan attacks over forest fires.these Conservatives, at a time when forest fires have been raging across our country, would prefer to play partisan games
  4. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Deflects from deficits and housing costs by criticizing opposition behaviour instead of addressing the policy question.I really have to point out to the Canadians listening the appalling behaviour of this reckless and irresponsible opposition
  5. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Changes subject from student housing to accusing Conservatives of blocking legislation and questions their loyalty.
  6. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses openness to collaboration on next steps without committing to launch an inquiry before summer.We look forward to talking with the opposition parties to determine how we can do this in a responsible and serious way.
  7. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Notes public inquiry remains an option but stresses need for discussion on responsible process without clear commitment.I know that the Bloc Québécois will never form the government, but the Conservative Party is well aware that a public inquiry involving the most heavily protected national security information cannot proceed irresponsibly.
  8. answered
    HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses mortgage struggles by highlighting new government housing support measures.we have now put in place something we promised to do, which is the tax-free first home savings account.
  9. deflected
    HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists future programs instead of giving advice on current mortgage payments.This will be important, especially for young Canadians. We have also put in place a housing accelerator fund to help municipalities create more of the housing that Canada really needs.
  10. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids committing to inquiry and instead poses procedural questions back.The opposition says it wants a public inquiry. What would be the terms of reference of that inquiry?
  11. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question's premises and attacks the premise rather than addressing the inquiry request.it will not surprise members that I do not share some of the exaggerated premises of our hon. colleague's questions.
  12. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights existing mechanisms instead of committing to a public inquiry.the colleague across the way highlights the mechanisms that shine a light on how we are protecting our democratic institutions from foreign interference
  13. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to attacking the opposition leader's past record instead of addressing the inquiry request.when Justice Iacobucci and Justice O'Connor made recommendations about critical changes that needed to happen to make sure that parliamentarians could see into every corner of government, the Leader of the Opposition
  14. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past Conservative refusal of briefings rather than announcing an inquiry.it was the Conservatives who refused to receive a briefing from the intelligence services.
  15. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes the opposition for petty politics instead of committing to an inquiry timeline.it is telling is that our colleague opposite believes that it is petty politics for a government minister to say that he wants to consult the opposition parties
  16. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states all options are on the table and willingness to collaborate but does not clarify inquiry type.All the options are on the table. We must do this work together to better protect our democratic institutions.
  17. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists prior actions and openness to work with opposition but avoids confirming an inquiry before the House rises.We are always willing to work with the opposition.
  18. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The response requests specific suggestions on terms instead of confirming whether an inquiry will occur.Rather than simply repeating the call for an independent public inquiry, it would be helpful to hear exact terms and conditions
  19. misdirected
    FinanceTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the debt and spending question to attack the Conservatives on Ukraine support.I hope that the member opposite is embarrassed by and ashamed of the childish filibustering of the Conservative Party
  20. misdirected
    HousingTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights budget passage and attacks Conservative tactics rather than addressing collaboration on a new budget.despite the childish, immature and irresponsible games of the Conservatives
  21. misdirected
    FinanceMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to pandemic support and accuses Conservatives of blocking help instead of addressing deficit plans.Instead of helping Canadians in practical ways, they are trying to block the budget and prevent help from reaching Canadians.
  22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and commits to resolution but does not explain why the contract is being enforced.we are committed to resolving this situation as quickly and as respectfully as we can.
  23. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms work on a process allowing innocent students to remain in Canada.
  24. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative staff and filibustering instead of providing a budget balance date.it has been so embarrassing, frankly, to watch juvenile staffers from the Conservative leader's office bully him
  25. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to wildfires and climate policy instead of addressing deficit or mortgage costs.it is really astonishing that the Conservatives would have the temerity to talk about fires burning in Canada.
  26. deflected
    The EconomyMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reframes question as only about pandemic supports rather than ongoing deficits.to be absolutely clear, in the hon. member's question, when he refers to deficit spending, he is largely referring to the supports that kept families fed during the pandemic.
  27. deflected
    The EconomyMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative position on child care instead of addressing deficit spending or summer session.they are pretty against affordable child care.
  28. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses farm support via higher advance payments but ignores emergency account deferral request.We have increased the advance payment interest-free limit from $250,000 to $350,000.
  29. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates pandemic support without addressing current repayment deferral or new assistance.Yes, there was significant spending, but it was essential to support our farmers.
  30. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to Conservative austerity critique and rebates instead of spending's role in inflation.we know that Canadians will not receive any help from the Conservatives, because their plan is austerity, austerity, austerity.
  31. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to climate change and rebates, ignoring spending and grocery price question.As we are seeing the evacuations of people across this country, it is time that the Conservatives start to think about climate change.
  32. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative climate stance instead of addressing deficits or food prices.What do the Conservatives say about climate change? They say that they do not believe in it or that we can make it all go away with a wave of some magic wand.
  33. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer challenges Conservatives on cuts instead of addressing whether deficit spending will end.it is time for Conservatives to be honest and transparent with Canadians.
  34. misdirected
    HousingMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader and member rather than addressing the spending and interest rate question.If members watch that video on the Internet, the member who posed the question is standing behind him.
  35. misdirected
    HousingMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the opposition leader and listing benefits instead of addressing deficits.a few minutes ago, the Minister of Finance was talking about a juvenile attitude on the part of the official opposition leader
  36. answered
    Families, Children and Social DevelopmentMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly engages the request by describing ongoing consultations toward a national school food policy.over the past year, I have been engaging in consultations with schools, school food providers, stakeholders and children
  37. partly answered
    Emergency PreparednessMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses preparedness via insurance measures but ignores the all-party war-cabinet proposal.we have been working with the insurance industry, first of all, to develop a national flood insurance plan