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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 · sitting No. 334

Budget bill takes most time in Commons as carbon tax clashes continue

The House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to the budget implementation act with repeated procedural votes to apply previous results and advance the measure.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre told the prime minister that former Liberal Treasury Board president Scott Brison had called the capital gains tax hike a mix of moral sanctimony and economic complacency and asked why the government was proceeding with it.

Liberal MP Judy A. Sgro raised a point of order during debate on the electoral participation act amendment to object that Conservative MP Garnett Genuis was speaking about the carbon tax instead of the bill.

Decided that day

  • Bill C-69 report-stage concurrence passed
  • Motion to proceed to orders of the day passed
  • Bill S-244 advanced in first chamber
  • Bill C-50 advanced in second chamber

From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard

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Who held the floor · 2024-06-18

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 37%, opposition 63% of the words spokenRoutine proceedingsGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0512:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:00Last speech 20:15Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 10 h 10 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
64Budget bill inches forward through failed amendmentsThe House spent most of its time on the budget implementation bill and an electoral participation measure, advancing two bills one stage each while defeating numerous proposed changes. Question period produced few direct answers and several points of order interrupted proceedings.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

Forestry Industry

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said the environment minister's decree on caribou would jeopardize thousands of forestry jobs in Quebec and asked how many Quebeckers would lose work.

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Democratic Institutions

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said the prime minister had known for three months about allegations that parliamentarians were working with foreign governments yet had not spoken to any member of his caucus.

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Ethics

Conservative MP Rick Perkins said the environment minister remained a shareholder in Cycle Capital while companies linked to the firm received further funds from the green slush fund after he took office.

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Dental Care

Liberal MP Mark Holland said more than 200000 seniors had received dental care in six weeks under the Canadian dental care plan and that an 87-year-old woman had called in tears after her first appointment since age 11.

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Veterans Affairs

NDP MP Rachel Blaney said governments had cut funding for mental health and asked the minister to commit to funding The Burns Way peer support program for veterans.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    Forestry IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific job loss number by shifting to general environmental protection efforts.We are looking at how to protect species at risk, as well as jobs.
  2. deflected
    Forestry IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the jurisdiction and Bloc criticism by attacking Conservative environmental understanding instead.every day brings fresh evidence that the Conservative Party absolutely does not understand that the way to build a strong future is to marry the environment and the economy.
  3. partly answered
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the capital gains change rationale but does not address job losses or the Brison quote.If Canadians make more than $250,000 in profit from selling investments in a given year, we are asking them to share a little more of those profits with Canadians who need those investments.
  4. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to listing government programs and accuses the opposition of voting against them rather than addressing poverty or tax impacts.We are there for Canadians. He is voting against it.
  5. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's response time and logic instead of engaging with poverty statistics or tax policy questions.the Leader of the Opposition hid for eight weeks while he was trying to come up with an answer for us asking the wealthiest to pay their fair share
  6. answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses information sharing with provinces on foreign interference and notes new mechanisms.we are working with our security and intelligence services so that we can provide secret, classified information to the provincial premiers to better address the very real issue of foreign interference.
  7. answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to Bill C-70 as the mechanism for improved provincial information sharing on foreign interference.This bill will allow for more rigorous and regular information sharing with the premiers of the provinces and territories on issues of foreign interference and national security that involve them.
  8. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer is cut off and does not engage with the specific allegations about caucus conversations or party interests.
  9. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about inaction on foreign interference allegations and instead attacks the Conservative leader.The Conservative leader , on the other hand, chose ignorance.
  10. deflected
    Diversity and InclusionPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the call to shut down hate camps and pivots to promoting the government's bill while questioning the opposition.I am just wondering why the Leader of the Opposition does not.
  11. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses measures taken against Iran but does not explain the delay in banning the IRGC.We have listed the Revolutionary Guards Quds Force as being a terrorist entity.
  12. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps criticism of the minister's decree and regional understanding by restating Quebec's past promises.Quebec itself has been promising to present a caribou recovery plan since 2016.
  13. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives instead of addressing the minister's visits or the decree's impact on jobs.a little guy from La Tuque and a little guy from Shawinigan are definitely not going to take lessons from the Conservatives
  14. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes government investments but ignores the interference in Quebec jurisdictions and the emergency decree.we are in the process of considering and developing new technologies because we want to help the forestry industry.
  15. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insults the Conservatives as waking up late and avoids discussing the decree or provincial jurisdictions.The Conservatives are waking up.
  16. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the national program and funding process but does not address transferring funds directly to Quebec without conditions.Our government has invested $90 million across the country so that community organizations can submit projects.
  17. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the program and Quebec coordination but avoids the demand for a direct transfer or hostage claim.We are working on solutions with Quebec because we want to make sure that community organizations get the money they need to help seniors.
  18. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the temporary nature of funding but does not address reconsidering the cut or the $145 million shortfall.The additional investment in question was not renewed in the 2024 budget because it was a temporary measure.
  19. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the carbon tax question entirely and attacks the Conservatives instead.Last week, we gave them a choice.
  20. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservative motives rather than addressing the carbon tax data or resignation demand.last week they showed their true colours and they voted against the plumber and the nurse.
  21. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to climate costs and rebates without addressing the $30 billion economic impact or resignation request.If we do not do anything, it is going to be an extra $35 billion to Canadian taxpayers.
  22. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists rebate amounts but dismisses the PBO findings and resignation call with sarcasm.To most people, that is a lot of money. To these guys, it is phony.
  23. partly answered
    Grocery IndustryMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers calling CEOs and competition reforms but sidesteps the specific bill gutting and Nova Scotia food bank issue.we called all the CEOs of the grocery chains to come to explain themselves in Ottawa
  24. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes WestJet fees and mentions transparency work but does not address broader corporate gouging or northern community impacts.On this side of the aisle, we are working with the Canadian Transportation Agency to increase transparency of fees to make life more affordable.
  25. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the MP's tax views instead of addressing the report or minister's job.
  26. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer quotes the Conservative leader to attack rather than addressing the report or minister's employment.It was the current Conservative leader
  27. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights capital gains exemption for farmers but avoids the tax hike fairness question.That is why I am glad that with these tax measures, we are able to increase the lifetime capital gains exemption to $1.25 million for each farmer in Canada.
  28. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer insults Conservatives as fake populists who cannot do math instead of committing to any exemption.the Conservatives are showing not only that they are fake populists, but also that they are populists who cannot do math.
  29. answered
    Official LanguagesMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms Official Languages Act applies to Canada Post and notes recent strengthening.all federal institutions, including Crown corporations like Canada Post, are subject to the Canadian government's Official Languages Act.
  30. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer rebuts the premise and restates protection for French but does not address the specific compromise or anglicization claim.on the contrary, for the first time in this country's history, the new Official Languages Act recognizes that French is in jeopardy in Quebec and that it must be protected across the country, but especially in Quebec.
  31. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to attacking the Conservative leader's pension instead of addressing the capital gains exemption for plumbers.these deflecting and deceiving Conservatives should be a little bit careful when it comes to talking about gold-plated public pensions.
  32. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes balancing environment and economy with support for workers but avoids Quebec managing its own territory.Forestry workers understand that we have to balance the environment and the economy.
  33. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights a policy change but avoids promising no farmer will lose retirement.That is why I am proud to announce that on June 25, we are increasing the lifetime capital gains exemption to $2.5 million for a couple.
  34. deflected
    TaxationMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's facts and hypocrisy instead of addressing job or productivity impacts.yet again, the Conservatives need to work just a little harder, not only on being less hypocritical about support for working Canadians, but also on just getting their facts straight.
  35. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives and listing unrelated programs rather than addressing fairness for the veteran.we have already established that the Conservatives are not on the side of working Canadians.
  36. deflected
    EthicsMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the conflict-of-interest and slush-fund allegations and shifts to investment rankings.do those members know what is profiting from all the work of this government and all the members in the House? It is record investment in green technologies in our country.
  37. answered
    National DefenceMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states acceptance of all recommendations and lists concrete funding steps.That is why I have accepted all of the ombudsman's recommendations to transform and modernize our military grievance system.
  38. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes existing mental-health access improvements but does not commit to funding The Burns Way.two years ago the Department of Veterans Affairs Canada ensured that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces or veterans apply for mental health services, they can have access to those services immediately without any assessments.