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Monday, October 6, 2025 · sitting No. 34
House opens second reading on military justice modernization bill
Liberal MP David McGuinty moved second reading of Bill C-11, an act to amend the National Defence Act, and referred the bill to committee. He said the legislation would remove Criminal Code sexual offences from Canadian Armed Forces jurisdiction. Conservative MP James Bezan asked why Canadians should trust the government after earlier misconduct cover-ups.
In Question Period Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pressed the government to pass a motion repealing Liberal bail laws after repeated violent offences. Liberal MP Sean Fraser said the government would introduce evidence-based reforms within weeks. Poilievre also asked whether the coming trade announcement with the United States would lift tariffs on autos and lumber.
Decided that day
- Opposition motion on Bill C-242 failed
- Bills C-247 and C-248 introduced
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Question Period – October 6, 2025. Video from CPAC. Watch on YouTube
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Canada Post
Bloc Québécois MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau said the federal government had poisoned talks by intervening and asked whether the minister accepted responsibility for the impasse.
Read the exchangeForestry Industry
Conservative MP Aaron Gunn asked whether the Prime Minister's planned deal would end U.S. tariffs on softwood lumber that have risen above 100 per cent.
Read the exchangeTransportation
Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval called for an investigation into unqualified immigrant truck drivers and a ban on temporary residents incorporating to avoid proper licensing.
Read the exchangeFirearms
Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree said the pilot firearms compensation program had begun October 1 in Cape Breton and would expand nationally.
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- deflectedJusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses planned legislation instead of addressing whether the motion will be allowed to pass.
It is going to be only a matter of weeks before we advance new legislation to strengthen criminal justice reforms in this country.
- deflectedJusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past Conservative laws and promises future reforms without addressing the motion.
Moving forward, Conservatives, Liberals and others will see some of the strongest reforms being put in place when it comes to changing the bail system in this country
- deflectedCanada-U.S. RelationsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the visit but avoids confirming details on tariff elimination for specific sectors.
Other international issues will also be discussed.
- deflectedCanada-U.S. RelationsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the meeting agenda without confirming elimination of tariffs on autos, lumber or other protections.
Obviously the conversation will centre on trade issues and what we want to do to protect Canadian industries and Canadian workers
- misdirectedCanada-U.S. RelationsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to questioning the opposition's suggestion rather than stating what the win will be.
Was the Leader of the Opposition suggesting that, if the President of the United States invites us to go to Washington for a meeting and a working lunch, we should have just said no and hung up the phone?
- deflectedCanada-U.S. RelationsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists job announcements instead of reconciling the conflicting statements on the economy and trade.
Let me talk to the House about good news: 500 new jobs at Hitachi in Varennes, Quebec; 150 jobs at Alstom in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec
- partly answeredCanada-U.S. RelationsChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states intent to discuss the issues but provides no timeline for progress on Quebec's economy.
We are deeply concerned about the tariffs on the softwood lumber industry.
- partly answeredCanada-U.S. RelationsChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions funds available for sectors but does not confirm release of the promised forestry assistance.
We will be there for all our workers.
- partly answeredTransportationXavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses labor code protections and inspections but ignores the specific scam, fatalities, and temporary immigrant incorporation ban.
we have created a specialized inspection team that has already conducted more than 100,000 inspections and awareness-raising activities in the sector.
- deflectedCanada-U.S. RelationsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores all tariff and economic performance questions to pivot to a new budget framework announcement.
This morning, we announced a new capital formation budgeting framework.
- misdirectedCanada-U.S. RelationsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the policy contradiction by attacking Conservatives' past comments instead of addressing deficits or unemployment.
we remember the Conservatives standing up in the House with manufactured indignation that the Prime Minister should be talking to the president every day
- deflectedCanada-U.S. RelationsShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the tariff removal demand to discuss steelworker support calls and one shipyard purchase.
This morning, I was on the phone with the CEO of Dofasco, making sure that we are there for our steelworkers.
- misdirectedCanada-U.S. RelationsShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Dodges the economic failure question by listing auto supports and ending with a nationalist slogan.
On this side of the House, we will always fight for Canada. Long live Canada.
- partly answeredAutomotive IndustryJamil Jivani (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses engagement with auto CEOs and a new fund but does not mention securing tariff elimination or a specific plan.
We have put in place a remission system to make sure that they would be able to continue their operations and create jobs.
- deflectedCanada-U.S. RelationsLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the tariff deadline and broken promise to promote a new fiscal framework for capital investments.
That is why we introduced a new fiscal framework that focuses on capital investments and sets the record straight given the budget cycle.
- misdirectedCanada-U.S. RelationsLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the diplomat/economist question by listing debt metrics and accusing Conservatives of not celebrating investments.
listening to the Conservatives is disheartening. What they are not telling Canadians is that Canada is in an enviable position among the G7 countries.
- deflectedCanada PostMarie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to financial losses and modernization needs without addressing the claim of government fault in the strike.
Canada Post is losing $10 million a day.
- misdirectedCanada PostMarie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois and accuses them of living in an alternate universe rather than addressing responsibility.
To claim that the government's action to transform Canada Post caused the labour dispute is to live in an alternate universe.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryRaquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government funds and projects but does not confirm whether the deal ends auto tariffs.
We are protecting and supporting our industries with a new $5-billion strategic response fund and the $1-billion tariff relief initiative
- deflectedThe EconomyRaquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Evan Solomon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights tax cuts and negotiations but ignores the listed economic failures and job losses.
the Prime Minister gave 22 million Canadians a tax cut so families could put more money in their pockets.
- misdirectedForestry IndustryBob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to agriculture and new trade deals instead of addressing softwood lumber tariffs.
Ninety-six per cent of agriculture products are moving tariff-free across the border into the U.S.
- partly answeredForestry IndustryAaron Gunn (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the tariffs are unjustified and lists supports but does not confirm if the deal will end them.
we have been clear that U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are absolutely unjustified, and we are working at every level to resolve the softwood lumber dispute.
- deflectedForestry IndustryAaron Gunn (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers general support for workers without addressing whether tariffs will be lifted in any deal.
we have invested so heavily in them and will continue to do so.
- partly answeredJusticeArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer agrees on the goal but criticizes the opposition bill and promises its own reforms without committing to scrap Liberal bail.
We will be introducing comprehensive bail and sentencing reforms that have been created in consultation with law enforcement, Crown lawyers and provincial and territorial governments.
- deflectedJusticeArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.Answer agrees on principle but pivots to government's upcoming bill without addressing the demand to scrap bail or step aside.
We want to get it right. We do not want to pass something that is weak and that lets violent offenders back onto our streets.
- misdirectedJusticeLarry Brock (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition bill's details and claims superiority rather than addressing the call to vote for it.
When we look at the measures they are proposing to put forward, they barely scratch the surface of what law enforcement has told us in the first few minutes of conversations.
- deflectedJusticeLarry Brock (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer agrees on need for action but dismisses opposition bill as American slogan and shifts to sovereignty talking point.
What I cannot accept is a half-baked idea from the Conservative Party, which seems to have taken something it copied and pasted off an American bumper sticker to adopt laws in this country.
- deflectedJusticeDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer redirects to unrelated Bill C-2 instead of addressing the motion on bail reform.
We have Bill C-2 before the House, which the opposition is unwilling to support.
- deflectedJusticeDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again pushes Bill C-2 and law enforcement requests while ignoring the specific bail motion presented.
If the party opposite is serious about criminal justice reform, it will start by supporting Bill C-2
- deflectedJusticeKerry Diotte (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes opposition bill as weak and pivots to Bill C-2 without addressing the vote request.
Quite frankly, their bill is weak. Our bill will address everything that is in their bill and much more.
- deflectedJusticePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges need for change but rejects opposition bill as flawed without engaging the yes/no vote question.
As we go forward, we are not going to take a bill that is completely deficient and does not scratch the surface of what law enforcement, provinces and territories and experts have informed us on over the last few months.
- misdirectedJusticePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses opposition of not reading the law and attacks their argument instead of addressing the motion vote.
If someone is going to be critical of a piece of legislation on the floor of the House of Commons, it is a good idea to read it first.
- deflectedJusticeFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots immediately to the government's own upcoming bill without addressing the question about police endorsements or the minister's criticism.
our comprehensive legislation just coming out—
- misdirectedJusticeFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the bail question and instead attacks Conservatives on privacy while promoting unrelated legislation.
Will the Conservatives stop being concerned about the privacy of criminals?
- deflectedJusticeAmarjeet Gill (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims superiority of the government's bill and lists other measures without answering whether the Prime Minister will vote for the Conservative bill.
our bill is comprehensive and is much stronger than the Conservative bill.
- deflectedCanada-U.S. RelationsRichard Martel (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support for the aluminum sector but avoids any mention of negotiations or ending tariffs.
we will always be there to support our workers in the aluminum industry.
- partly answeredNatural ResourcesGord Johns (NDP) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the consultation provisions in the bill but does not confirm whether the government will uphold the promise against unwanted projects.
the Building Canada Act has very strong provisions in it to make sure there is indigenous consultation.