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Thursday, June 6, 2024 · sitting No. 326
Conservatives move supply day motion to order SDTC documents
The House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative supply day motion ordering the government, Sustainable Development Technology Canada and the Auditor General to deposit documents related to the agency within 14 days. Andrew Scheer moved the motion, which calls for all files, contribution agreements and financial records created since 2017. Kevin Lamoureux defended the government's economic record during the debate while Scheer pressed on conflicts of interest identified in the Auditor General's report.
Question period featured exchanges on foreign interference, with Andrew Scheer asking whether any compromised members sit in cabinet and Dominic LeBlanc declining to release names. Other clashes included carbon pricing, with Rachael Thomas demanding release of a Parliamentary Budget Officer report and Adam van Koeverden defending the rebate system.
Decided that day
- S-258 advanced in first chamber
- C-72 introduced
- C-288 moved to second chamber
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Privilege
Leah Gazan gave notice of a privilege matter over comments by the member for Saskatoon West during a debate on systemic racism.
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Heather McPherson pressed Anita Anand to deliver equitable pensions for CBSA officers.
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Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe said Quebec cannot welcome asylum seekers with dignity and called for even distribution across provinces; Marc Miller cited $5.2 billion already transferred to Quebec.
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Larry Brock reported testimony that former CBSA vice-president Minh Doan deleted 20,000 emails related to the app.
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Yves Perron urged the government to activate AgriRecovery payments without delay after a processor shutdown in Châteauguay—Lacolle; Francis Drouin said analysis continues with Quebec.
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- deflectedDemocratic InstitutionsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids releasing names by pivoting to a security clearance offer for the leader.
no government is in a position to release sensitive information about particular pieces of intelligence.
- deflectedDemocratic InstitutionsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer evades the yes-or-no cabinet question by praising past actions and attacking the prior government.
I will give full points to my friend from Regina—Qu'Appelle for trying to get me to do indirectly what he knows very well I cannot do directly.
- deflectedDemocratic InstitutionsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the cabinet assurance request by restating general commitments without specifics.
our government has taken more steps than any other government to ensure that our democratic institutions are protected
- deflectedDemocratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses disclosure and redirects to a briefing offer for the leader instead of addressing the question.
under Canadian law, no government would disclose the type of intelligence he claims he wants to know today.
- partly answeredMental Health and AddictionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses jurisdiction and safety lens but does not give a yes-or-no on exemptions.
the safe consumption site in Montreal is managed and run by the Province of Quebec.
- partly answeredDemocratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes existing measures and a bill but does not specify actions on compromised MPs.
A very important bill is currently before Parliament.
- partly answeredDemocratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the Hogue commission and a bill but provides no new actions since the report.
I look forward to seeing the Hogue commission's report.
- deflectedLabourMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes negotiation without committing to equitable pensions or a timeline.
we are committed to reaching a deal that is fair for employees and for Canadian taxpayers.
- partly answeredClimate ChangeMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses climate actions taken but does not answer the specific question on taxing oil companies.
That is why we are the only G20 country to have eliminated subsidies for oil and gas companies, which we did two years ahead of schedule.
- deflectedCarbon PricingMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the gag order claim by attacking Conservatives and restating prior PBO findings.
The Conservatives are really the only people who continue to mislead Canadians, particularly on the case of the PBO report.
- misdirectedCarbon PricingMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the gag order and pivots to attacking the asker's premier and constituency.
Do members know where they are not better off, though? They are not better off in that member's constituency, where the premier increased gas prices by 13¢ a litre.
- deflectedCarbon PricingMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Restates PBO findings and rebate benefits while avoiding any mention of a gag order or new report.
what this report correctly confirmed is that eight out of 10 families receive more money back through the Canada carbon rebate than they pay for the price of pollution.
- misdirectedCarbon PricingMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats history lesson and redirects blame to provincial premier instead of addressing the gag order.
Why does he not talk to Premier Smith about her oppressive gas pricing in Alberta?
- misdirectedCarbon PricingMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Dismisses the question with insults about math class and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the report.
Who needs an oil sands lobby when we have the Conservative Party of Canada in the House?
- misdirectedCarbon PricingMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats PBO talking point and redirects to provincial premier instead of addressing the withheld report.
The hon. member should talk to his premier and tell him to start rebating consumers in Saskatchewan.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses federal funding to Quebec and meetings held but does not commit to forcing cost-sharing across provinces.
It is clear that extra effort is needed. That is what we have done by meeting with our counterparts.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses coordination of asylum seekers but deflects on timeline and accountability by suggesting Quebeckers ask questions.
We need to better coordinate the distribution of asylum seekers across Canada.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids answering about Monday meeting by telling asker to wait and then attacks the Bloc Québécois.
The party that is doing nothing is the Bloc Québécois.
- misdirectedCarbon PricingMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to attacking Conservatives on climate denial instead of addressing the PBO report or gag order.
This is just another opportunity for the Conservatives to deny climate change.
- misdirectedCarbon PricingMr. Terry Dowdall (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the request to release the report and pivots to accusing Conservatives of climate denial.
what is not a secret is the Conservatives' climate denial.
- deflectedCarbon PricingMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.States there is no carbon tax in Quebec and notes information sharing but avoids releasing the secret report.
The government regularly shares confidential information with the Parliamentary Budget Officer
- partly answeredClimate ChangeMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Lists government actions on climate but does not address the windfall tax on oil and gas profits.
We have also raised the price on pollution, and we are putting a cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector.
- answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Directly agrees on the tragedy and outlines investments in indigenous-led mental wellness approaches.
That is why our government has invested billions of dollars to support indigenous-led approaches to mental wellness.
- partly answeredInnovation, Science and IndustryMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.Explains actions taken on SDTC mismanagement but does not address handing evidence to the RCMP.
We triggered numerous independent reviews, including the Auditor General's report
- deflectedInnovation, Science and IndustryMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists reviews and plans but never addresses turning evidence over to the RCMP.
We triggered an independent review of the governance model and an independent review of the HR practices in the organization.
- deflectedInnovation, Science and IndustryMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims the question was already answered and pivots to interest rates instead of documents for the RCMP.
Perhaps the member is not yet aware of the fact that this week has been a very good week for Canadians, since it was announced for the first time in four years and for the first time in the G7 that interest rates are starting to drop.
- misdirectedInnovation, Science and IndustryMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker on a different topic (dental care) and accuses him of disinformation rather than addressing documents for the RCMP.
Could he ask his Conservative leader to apologize for misleading people and, unfortunately, discouraging the tens of thousands of seniors in the Quebec City region from enrolling in the new Canadian dental care plan?
- partly answeredAgriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the partnership requirement and promises a response soon but gives no date or commitment on red tape.
We are working to determine whether the program will apply and will have a response very soon.
- partly answeredAgriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again cites the need for joint analysis and promises an answer soon without providing a timeline or addressing red tape.
I am sure they will have an answer very soon.
- answeredEthicsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly denies involvement and states that phone records were shared to prove he is not the person in question.
I have shared my phone records with the committee and with the commissioner, which confirm that I am not the person in the story.
- deflectedEthicsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer simply asserts the prior answer without adding information about the other Randy.
the minister just answered that question.
- misdirectedEthicsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the opposition's motives and changes the subject to interest rates instead of addressing the minister's responsibility.
The Conservatives do not want to talk about lower interest rates.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The response claims the question was already answered without addressing the specific request about employment records.
The minister has answered the question.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question entirely and instead comments on the member's location in the chamber.
I just want to remind the member that I am over here, not over there—
- misdirectedEthicsMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the asker personally rather than addressing the question about the identity of Randy.
The member should know better than to ask those questions in his pursuit to dishonour—
- partly answeredDemocratic InstitutionsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the document process but does not commit to releasing all documents or specify a timeline.
Any redactions or any decisions with respect to the documents that are made available are made by senior public servants, and elected people are not involved in that process whatsoever.
- answeredCanadian HeritageMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). substantive question.The response directly agrees to work with colleagues and outlines related government actions on arts funding.
I would be pleased to work on this with all of my colleagues who care about culture and the arts.
- misdirected80th Anniversary of D-DayMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the proposed motion and instead demands an apology for an unrelated comment.
I ask that the member apologize and retract his comment.
- partly answeredBusiness of the HouseMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the opposition's agenda at length before briefly stating the government's schedule.
With our government's usual transparency, this evening we will proceed to report stage consideration of Bill C-20 , an act establishing the public complaints and review commission and amending certain acts and statutory instruments, and Bill C-40 , an act to amend the Criminal Code, to make consequential amendments to other act