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Wednesday, November 27, 2024 · sitting No. 377

Commons debates tax relief bill amid lengthy privilege motion

Government Business No. 43 to expedite second reading of Bill C-78, an act respecting temporary cost of living relief, consumed the largest share of sitting time. The motion limits speeches at second reading to ten minutes per recognized party plus the Green Party, followed by five-minute questions and answers, with the bill then referred to committee of the whole. Proceedings remained ongoing at adjournment.

In Question Period, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on border and immigration weaknesses ahead of potential U.S. tariffs, citing 4.9 million expiring permits. Trudeau replied that existing mechanisms ensure most temporary residents depart and that the government is strengthening enforcement without panic.

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet challenged the government over the proposed two-month GST holiday, noting broad opposition in the House and asking whether the Prime Minister would make the measure a confidence vote. Trudeau said the measure would deliver direct help to struggling Canadians and accused opposition parties of preferring fights over support.

Decided that day

  • 12th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources passed
  • 12th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources failed
  • Bill S-13 received royal assent
  • Bill C-78 introduced
  • Bill C-421 introduced

From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard

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Who held the floor · 2024-11-27

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 32%, opposition 68% of the words spokenQuestion PeriodOrders of the DayGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 14:0515:0016:0017:0018:0019:00Last speech 20:20Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 6 h 15 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
50Bills Move While Privilege Fights Drag OnThe sitting devoted the most time to proceedings on Bill C-78 and privilege questions, with 72 points of order or privilege raised. Three votes on a committee report were held, two bills were introduced, and one bill received royal assent.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

Privilege

Conservative MP Ryan Williams said the privilege debate on document production had become the longest in Canadian history and accused the government of redacting records with black ink. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that Conservative MPs operate under tight central control from their leader.

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Housing

NDP MP Leah Gazan said Liberal housing policy leaves shelters unable to meet demand, forcing women back into abusive situations. Trudeau replied that the government works with provinces and municipalities to support those fleeing domestic violence.

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Drug Policy

Conservative MP Stephen Ellis said 47,000 Canadians have died from overdoses since 2015 and accused the government of flooding streets with more drugs. He called for a full reversal of current policy.

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Electoral Reform

NDP MP Lisa Marie Barron said the Prime Minister broke his promise on electoral reform after nine years, increasing division. Trudeau replied that he would implement a ranked ballot if possible and urged focus on immediate cost-of-living help instead.

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Public Safety

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer raised a point of order alleging Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara made an obscene gesture toward the Conservative side. Sorbara denied the claim and said he had raised his hand to pass a script to a page.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question demands election timing and attacks PM weakness; answer ignores both and attacks Conservative voting record instead.The leader of the Conservative Party wakes up every day, ready to block help for Canadians.
  2. deflected
    Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question presses for election over tariffs and weakness; answer pivots to accusing opposition of obstruction without addressing plan or timing.while the leader of the Conservative Party is playing petty politics and putting on a show in the House, we are working every day to help Canadians.
  3. deflected
    Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question asks why no election amid tariff threats and weakness; answer shifts to listing programs Conservatives opposed and accuses him of wanting Canadians to suffer.However, he does not care about helping Canadians. He just wants them to suffer more so that maybe he has a chance.
  4. deflected
    Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question accuses loss of control and weakness; answer mocks delivery then lists programs without addressing border, military or election call.we can tell that he stood up all night in front of the mirror, trying to practise that line.
  5. deflected
    Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question calls out non-existent programs and demands election; answer defends dental care existence but evades tariff response and election timing.Tell that to the one million-plus Canadians who have gone to see the dentist, many for the first time in years, because of the Canada dental care benefit.
  6. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question challenges vote-buying via tax holiday; answer defends the measure and accuses Bloc of wanting fights rather than engaging the premise.Maybe the Bloc Québécois does not want it, but that is because the Bloc Québécois only wants to pick fights.
  7. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks why not make tax break a confidence vote; answer accuses opposition of seeking excuses to oppose without answering the procedural suggestion.It will be up to the opposition parties to decide whether they want to be there for their constituents and for Canadians who are struggling or whether they would rather play petty politics
  8. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question highlights unfairness to disabled retirees on the tax break; answer attacks NDP history instead of addressing the specific eligibility complaint.I have been in the House long enough to remember a time when, back in the day, the NDP was there to support the working people of Canada.
  9. deflected
    SeniorsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to workers and attacks NDP instead of addressing seniors rebate.Is the NDP is suddenly against benefits for workers?
  10. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer attacks Conservative MPs loyalty instead of engaging carbon tax election call.MPs are supposed to represent their constituents here in Ottawa, but the Conservative Party MPs are choosing to represent their leader back in their constituency.
  11. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer defends carbon rebate and criticizes housing plan but avoids referendum proposal.In regard to housing, the Leader of the Opposition 's failed housing proposal was to cut billions of dollars from cities across this country that are investing in building housing.
  12. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer accuses Poilievre of self-interest and harming Canadians rather than debating housing plan merits.The Leader of the Opposition does not care about harming Canadians.
  13. deflected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer pivots to collaboration and insults instead of addressing election or tax cut proposal.at least the Conservative leader is true to form in that he would rather pick fights with everyone than actually deliver for Canadians.
  14. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer lists programs and attacks Poilievre's record while ignoring carbon tax election demand.Yes, we are investing in the most ambitious housing solution this country has ever seen, things the Leader of the Opposition did not do when he was Stephen Harper's failed housing minister.
  15. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer returns to carbon rebate and school food program while evading election call.The Conservative leader voted against it, and worse, he forced his own MPs to vote against it
  16. deflected
    FinanceMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains worker support but ignores confidence question and $6 billion alternatives.Again, the Bloc Québécois just wants to pick a fight.
  17. deflected
    FinanceMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the confidence vote question entirely and pivots to accusing the Bloc of harming workers.If the Bloc Québécois members want to vote against workers, they can, but they will have to explain their decision to Quebeckers.
  18. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses mechanisms for managing expirations but offers no specific plan for the 4.9 million permits mentioned.Our immigration system has mechanisms for managing our border to ensure that these people leave the country and that there are consequences if they do not leave.
  19. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a new immigration plan but does not address tracking or enforcement for those who should leave.we just unveiled an immigration plan that will reduce immigration levels for the next few years.
  20. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general procedures and attacks the opposition leader instead of outlining a concrete plan.Continuing to talk down our country and talk down our systems is something that the Leader of the Opposition is doing because he is more focused on trying to get elected than on actually solving the problems Canadians are facing.
  21. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the immigration plan and accuses the opposition of negativity rather than addressing tracking or enforcement gaps.The fact that the Leader of the Opposition continually throws up his hands to say that Canada is broken is him talking down not just our institutions but Canadians themselves.
  22. misdirected
    Electoral ReformMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question embeds a false premise that the promise was deliberately broken for electoral gain; the answer pivots to attacking the NDP on unrelated tax issues.The NDP is turning its back on workers right now, asking a question about electoral reform when Canadians are worried about whether or not the opposition parties are going to support the tax break that Canadians need
  23. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights disability supports but then attacks the NDP for blocking worker benefits instead of addressing the rebate exclusion for seniors and persons with disabilities.it is astonishing to see the New Democratic Party of Canada turn its back on workers and say that workers do not deserve a little support
  24. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question contains insults and a loaded demand for an election; the answer attacks the Conservative leader's motives rather than engaging the tax or election proposal.Conservative MPs know their constituents want this, need this and support this, but the Conservative leader is muzzling them and forcing them to vote against direct support for Canadians.
  25. deflected
    Mental Health and AddictionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of playing politics instead of addressing the specific question about lives and jobs sacrificed.Meanwhile, Conservatives are choosing to use struggling people as political props to spread fear and misinformation.
  26. deflected
    Mental Health and AddictionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general talking points on evidence-based policy without addressing the claim about the real agenda or committee report.While the Leader of the Opposition plays politics and uses suffering people as props to propagate a brokenist view of this country, we will to continue to roll up our sleeves and work hard with provinces and territories to respond to this tragedy to make sure we are putting Canadians first in everything we do.
  27. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader's proposed cuts rather than addressing the question about calling a carbon tax election.If it is money we are investing in municipalities and provinces to reduce encampments and to build more homes quicker, he wants to cut it.
  28. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as nonsense and accuses the Bloc of trying to pick a fight instead of detailing new border actions.once again, the Bloc Québécois is spouting nonsense.
  29. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the questioner of not listening and seeking to frighten people rather than outlining further border measures.Our government implemented it, but the Bloc Québécois is refusing to acknowledge the facts.
  30. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids stating the deficit figure and instead criticizes the opposition for voting against measures.we will be presenting our fall economic statement very soon, and the Leader of the Opposition will have an opportunity to provide his feedback.
  31. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the deficit question by accusing the opposition of obstructing help for Canadians.while he continues to obstruct and vote against initiatives that will help Canadians, the leader of the Conservative Party is focused on finding ways to attack me, whereas we are focused on creating help for Canadians.
  32. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again avoids the deficit question and pivots to criticizing the opposition's stance on tax breaks and programs.we see the lengths to which the Conservative leader will go to not talk about the fact that we are proposing a tax break for Canadians over the coming months, and that is because he is going to vote against that.
  33. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming the deficit figure and instead lists unrelated economic claims while insulting the asker.I will take no lessons from someone who stays up late every night rehearsing his little performances in the mirror.
  34. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again sidesteps the deficit size and pivots to listing programs while accusing Conservatives of selfishness.Those are all things that the Conservatives are voting against because they care more about themselves than they do about Canadians.
  35. misdirected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes incompetence without evidence and the answer responds by attacking the opposition leader and caucus rather than addressing governance.They are there to be their leader's voice in their communities. Shame on them.
  36. answered
    HousingMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks for a specific commitment on housing funding and the answer directly affirms continued work with provinces on shelters for domestic violence survivors.We will always be there to work with provinces, territories and municipalities to support women and anyone fleeing domestic violence.
  37. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores border security and tariffs and instead attacks the Conservative leader for not taking security briefings.The Conservative leader refuses to take top secret briefings or get a security clearance because he would rather play politics with Canadians' safety than actually act to keep Canadians safe.
  38. deflected
    Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies the gesture and claims honourable conduct but does not apologize or address the point of order directly.I did not do anything vulgar to the Conservative member.