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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 · sitting No. 17
Conservatives move supply day motion to end gas vehicle ban
The House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative supply day motion calling on the government to scrap its mandate to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles. Melissa Lantsman moved the motion, which states that the policy will raise vehicle costs by $20,000 and remove choice for Canadians. Debate featured exchanges between Lantsman and Kevin Lamoureux, as well as interventions from Xavier Barsalou-Duval.
Question period opened with repeated Conservative attacks on the same electric-vehicle mandate. Chris Warkentin and Rachael Thomas pressed the government on projected job losses, while Julie Dabrusin and François-Philippe Champagne defended the policy as necessary for the auto sector. Later exchanges turned to Bill C-5 and housing.
Routine proceedings included the tabling of the Veterans Ombudsman annual report by Sean Casey and the introduction of a private member’s bill by Gord Johns to ease access to disability benefits.
Decided that day
- Bill C-7 passed all stages and received royal assent funding
- Bill C-6 passed all stages and received royal assent funding
- Main Estimates 2025-26 concurred in
- Supplementary Estimates (A) 2025-26 concurred in
- Opposition motion to halt gas-vehicle sales defeated
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Question Period – June 17, 2025. Video from CPAC. Watch on YouTube
Who held the floor · 2025-06-17
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Other moments
Privilege
Kevin Lamoureux responded to a question of privilege raised by the member for Lakeland, rejecting claims that the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources misled the House on Bill C-5.
Read the exchangeThe Environment
Patrick Bonin asked whether Bill C-5 would allow oil companies to violate multiple environmental statutes, and Julie Dabrusin replied that projects of national significance would still protect the environment.
Read the exchangeHousing
Stephanie Kusie and Garnett Genuis questioned the housing minister’s personal real-estate holdings, and Steven MacKinnon replied that the minister complies with all ethics rules while advancing new housing supply.
Read the exchangeJustice
Brad Vis cited the Lehmann extortion case to urge mandatory minimum sentences, and Sean Fraser said the government would strengthen bail and sentencing rules for violent offences.
Read the exchangeForeign Affairs
Wade Chang asked about G7 discussions on Ukraine, and David McGuinty confirmed $2 billion in new military aid plus more than $2.3 billion for reconstruction.
Read the exchangeQuestion Period, exchange by exchange
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- deflectedAutomotive IndustryChris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to US tariffs and investments instead of addressing the EV mandate or the requested vote.
We stand with our auto workers. We have been investing in our auto industry, and we will keep making sure that we have strong union jobs in our auto sector.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryChris Warkentin (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives and highlights investments without addressing the EV mandate or job loss claims.
we will take no lessons from the Conservatives. We will take no lessons from these guys.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes EV policy and global trends rather than addressing the freedom of choice or voting on the motion.
If the Conservatives looked at studies, globally EV sales are up.
- partly answeredAutomotive IndustryRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly corrects the premise of a ban and clarifies the regulation's intent.
let us be clear that there is no ban on gas-powered vehicles.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights Quebec auto investments instead of addressing the cost increase, ban, or motion to cancel it.
We are building the industry of the future in Quebec, in Ontario and across the country.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the industry strength and notes EV sales in Quebec without addressing cold weather impacts or the motion.
In Quebec, nearly 25% of new vehicles sold are electric.
- deflectedGovernment PrioritiesChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mandy Gull-Masty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains consultation processes but avoids the gag order, Bill C-5 specifics, or indigenous concerns raised.
Projects selected will also be subject to comprehensive consultation with indigenous people.
- deflectedGovernment PrioritiesChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the government's approach and slogan without addressing reconciliation, consent, or closure motion concerns.
We are expediting projects of national significance of course, while respecting indigenous jurisdictions and rights.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentPatrick Bonin (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the bill's goals without addressing the specific laws or section 21 mentioned.
That is exactly what we are going to do, but we are going to do it while protecting the environment each time.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes fighting for workers without providing any job loss numbers or addressing the deal failure claim.
We are going to fight for our workers. We are going to fight for our industry. We are going to fight for Canada.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryTony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on the trade war and invokes a union leader without addressing job loss numbers or the specific GM investment concern.
We are fighting for workers and their investments.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryKathy Borrelli (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids job loss figures and pivots to the need for private negotiations.
Canadians recognize, as I hope all members of this House will recognize, that we cannot get a good deal for Canada if we negotiate in public.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryHarb Gill (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges concerns but provides no job loss estimate and stresses private negotiations.
Canadians are smart; they know we cannot get a good deal if we negotiate in public.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryAaron Gunn (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the opposition and promotes zero-emission vehicles without addressing the claimed job losses or ban.
We are going to stand up for our auto workers, we are going to support our auto workers and we are going to make sure Canadians have access to a growing area for vehicles.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryGrant Jackson (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights investments without addressing the EV policy costs or the motion to reverse it.
The reasons are that we have the best workers in the world, we have a growing industry and they know Canada is the land of the future.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects a detail about snowmobiles and cites Quebec sales without addressing the federal ban or freedom of choice request.
When we speak here in the House, we really have to have our facts straight.
- deflectedIntergovernmental RelationsXavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the bill and cites external support rather than addressing support for the proposed amendment.
If the member does not believe me, then he can simply ask Quebec Premier François Legault, who supports the bill.
- deflectedIntergovernmental RelationsXavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites electoral results and promotes projects instead of addressing support for the amendments.
We just had an election where 44 Liberal members were elected across Quebec.
- deflectedHousingStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses ethics compliance but avoids the question about housing prices and the minister's statements.
The minister is obviously in full compliance with the strictest ethics code known of in the western world.
- misdirectedHousingGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question's tone and impugns motives instead of addressing the minister's personal interest or policy.
it must be getting late in the month, because the level of innuendo coming from the other side of the House is, quite frankly, appalling.
- misdirectedHousingGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denounces the question's language and impugns motives rather than addressing the conflict of interest claim.
Let me take one more opportunity to denounce the juvenile, amateurish invective coming from the other side of the House
- misdirectedHousingDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the question as cheap shots and imputes motives instead of addressing the policy or minister's position.
Quite frankly, it surprises me to hear cheap shots like these in the House.
- misdirectedHousingDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer labels the question dishonourable and attacks the asker rather than addressing how the minister will solve the housing crisis.
Frankly, it is dishonourable for the member to say such things about someone who ran for public office to do good for his community and for his country.
- partly answeredJusticeBrad Vis (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains existing penalties for extortion but does not address the rejected bill or reversal of policies.
When he looks at the mandatory minimum penalties, he will see that repeat violent offences involving firearms have a mandatory minimum penalty of seven years and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
- misdirectedJusticeBrad Vis (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise that the government puts criminals first instead of addressing the call for specific law changes on extortion.
it is beyond reprehensible for a member of the House of Commons to suggest that one party or another puts criminals ahead of victims.
- partly answeredJusticeJagsharan Singh Mahal (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states actions taken against extortionists and notes existing penalties but does not address adopting the Conservative plan or Bill C-381.
Extortion carries a maximum sentence of life in prison; a minimum sentence, when done with a firearm, of five years; and with—
- deflectedJusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer agrees on the bust but shifts to provincial responsibility for bail without addressing Liberal bills or the specific cases mentioned.
It is important that the provinces, which administer justice, also make sure the criminal courts under the provincial jurisdiction function as they should.
- partly answeredJusticePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes existing mandatory minimums for extortion with firearms and mentions reforms plus investments but does not address changing laws for prison orders or impunity.
When repeat violent criminals commit offences of this nature, they face a mandatory minimum of seven years and a maximum of life imprisonment.
- deflectedJusticeLarry Brock (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids responsibility for safe injection sites by citing an independent adjudicator and does not address ending the policies.
With respect to the matter in question, it is something that was made by an independent adjudicator, and I will not be able to comment on that.
- partly answeredJusticeLarry Brock (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer outlines new government plans on bail and sentences but does not accept responsibility for the specific incident or Bill C-5.
We will make it tougher for violent criminals to get bail and impose stricter sentences for repeat violent offenders.
- partly answeredJusticeMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the bust and upcoming legislation on bail but does not address repealing Bill C-5 or supporting the Conservative plan.
It is why our government is committed to introducing new legislation that would toughen bail rules for serious offences and ensure sentences match the severity of crimes.
- deflectedJusticeRoman Baber (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to provincial administration of bail without addressing repeal of Liberal bills or the Toronto crime examples.
Bail is administered by the provinces through provincial judges and provincial courts and by Crown provincial prosecutors.
- deflectedHousingLianne Rood (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific London data and economic claims by restating general plans.
Canadians elected this new government to double construction and to make it more affordable across the country, and that is what we are going to deliver.
- deflectedHousingLianne Rood (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to national housing starts instead of addressing the London fund results or transparency issues.
the good news is that housing starts across Canada are up this year to almost record levels.
- misdirectedHousingChak Au (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for undermining mayors rather than addressing the Vancouver and Richmond data.
If the members opposite do not believe in the program, they can talk to their mayors and councillors and continue to throw them under the bus.
- deflectedHousingNed Kuruc (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes Ontario challenges but pivots to national starts without addressing the Hamilton fund outcome.
as the member states, there are challenges in Ontario, and we are working with our partners in Ontario to turn that around.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentHeather McPherson (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses support for the Rockies but provides no timeline or commitment on the selenium regulations.
I want to assure the member opposite that our government will work closely with her and all members of this House to ensure that we do that.
- partly answeredInternational DevelopmentElizabeth May (Green) asked Randeep Sarai (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms ongoing aid commitments but does not address the specific 0.7% GNI target.
our new government commits to keeping our commitments to humanitarian aid and global development on a sustainable level despite other countries cutting back.