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Friday, May 8, 2026 · sitting No. 120

Commons opens third reading on military justice modernization bill

The House devoted its longest sitting segment to third reading debate on Bill C-11, the military justice system modernization act. Liberal MP Sherry Romanado said the bill would give members of the Canadian Armed Forces legal clarity and remove any risk of chain-of-command interference. Conservative MP Rhonda Kirkland replied that the measure would strip victims of sexual misconduct of choice in how their cases proceed.

In Question Period, Conservative MP Garnett Genuis pressed the government on 112,000 job losses this year and rising youth unemployment. Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull said the government is investing in training 100,000 skilled trades workers and advancing 15 major projects expected to create 60,000 jobs.

Conservative MP Fraser Tolmie questioned the future of the Snowbirds demonstration team. Liberal MP Sherry Romanado said the minister would provide an update in Moose Jaw on May 19 and that Canadians would continue to see the Snowbirds for generations.

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Who held the floor · 2026-05-08

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 47%, opposition 53% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0011:0012:0013:00Last speech 13:30Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 3 h 30 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
29Another sitting that went nowhereThe House spent most of its time debating the Military Justice System Modernization Act and other topics with almost no procedural interruptions, yet no bills advanced and no votes were held. Question Period produced mostly deflected answers and no concrete outcomes emerged from the sitting.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

Oil and Gas Industry

Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron asked whether the Prime Minister would use public funds for new pipelines after meeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Liberal MP Julie Dabrusin said the government is investing in renewable energy and methane reduction.

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Justice

Liberal MP Alana Hirtle asked how Bill C-16 would strengthen protections for victims of intimate partner violence. Liberal MP Patricia Lattanzio said the bill would criminalize coercive control and address AI deepfakes.

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Indigenous Affairs

Conservative MP Tamara Kronis said the government had failed to defend fee-simple property rights in the Cowichan case. Liberal MP Rebecca Alty said the matter remains under active litigation and that all viable defences would be advanced on appeal.

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Health

Conservative MP Michael Cooper said the program had cost $300 million with little use and large executive bonuses. Liberal MP Maggie Chi said the previous government launched the program and the current government ended funding when uptake proved insufficient.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    EmploymentGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses government investments instead of addressing whether job numbers warrant a policy change.Unlike the Conservatives, we do not just wail and scream in the House.
  2. deflected
    EmploymentGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives for complaining rather than explaining why specific sectors lost jobs.as usual, Conservatives in the House complain every day but they do not have any plan to support Canada's prosperity.
  3. partly answered
    EmploymentGrant Jackson (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists investments and training programs but does not address urgency or the specific youth unemployment crisis.we are stepping up to help workers with generational investments in housing, infrastructure, defence, innovation and productivity
  4. misdirected
    EmploymentGrant Jackson (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses Conservatives of rejoicing at job losses instead of responding to the call for market competitiveness.It seems that the Conservatives rejoice too much when there are job losses in this country.
  5. deflected
    EmploymentBernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise of excessive spending but does not address ongoing job losses.the premise of the member's question is patently false.
  6. deflected
    EmploymentBernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Madeleine Chenette (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights a company visit and buy-Canadian efforts without addressing Quebec job losses or deficit claims.The company's CEO, Julie Desrosiers, thanked the Prime Minister for promoting the buy Canadian movement in Canada
  7. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryYves Perron (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to renewable energy investments instead of confirming whether public funds will be used for pipelines.We are making major investments in renewable energy.
  8. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryYves Perron (Bloc) asked Claude Guay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer redefines the energy strategy without addressing the sovereign wealth fund or taxpayer costs for pipelines.We have made it clear that we will be an energy superpower in both conventional and clean energy.
  9. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryClaude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Claude Guay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to investment criteria and Alberta proposals without addressing Quebec funding or relaxed pipeline regulations.We will evaluate it against the criteria set out in the Building Canada Act.
  10. deflected
    YouthDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government economic achievements and attacks the opposition instead of addressing youth job losses.We have the second-fastest growth in the G7, the best fiscal position in the G7, 20 new trade and security deals
  11. deflected
    YouthDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to deficit reduction and a rhetorical question about austerity rather than youth unemployment or the diamond mine loss.Between November and April, we have reduced our deficit by $11 billion, strengthening what was already the best fiscal position in the G7.
  12. deflected
    FinanceShannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative positions on supports and jobs instead of addressing job losses or debt impacts.Conservatives say they care about affordability, but then then oppose essential supports for families, such as child care, dental care and school food programs.
  13. deflected
    YouthShannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jennifer McKelvie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists specific projects and asks what the opposition would cut rather than addressing youth unemployment or sacrifices.Is it the investment to rural communities across Alberta to expand fleets and transit services, and plan for the future?
  14. partly answered
    YouthMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses youth job creation via apprenticeships but ignores the scale of losses and the 'sacrifice' framing.In our spring economic update, we announced our team Canada strong plan that invests in training and apprenticeship supports in the skilled trades.
  15. deflected
    FinanceMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on training programs and attacks the opposition's hypothetical cuts instead of addressing capital flight or investment conditions.This summer we have 32,000 jobs with Statistics Canada in the census, a project that the party opposite would be first to cancel.
  16. partly answered
    YouthJim Bélanger (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses plans for skilled worker jobs for youth but does not address current unemployment rates or timelines for delivery.Our plan is to build Canada strong with 80,000 to 100,000 new skilled worker jobs.
  17. deflected
    JusticeMario Simard (Bloc) asked Patricia Lattanzio (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the Clarity Act or referendum rules and defers discussion.We are not going to speak on that at this stage.
  18. partly answered
    JusticeMario Simard (Bloc) asked Patricia Lattanzio (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms following the 50% plus one threshold but ignores the authoritarianism accusation and Bill 99.our party will always follow the laws regarding clarity and the threshold of 50% plus one.
  19. partly answered
    National DefenceFraser Tolmie (Conservative) asked Sherry Romanado (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a date for an update and a general assurance but does not address the cancellation or timeline.The Royal Canadian Air Force is incredibly proud of the women and men who, for decades, have represented the Canadian Armed Forces with pride at air shows across North America and around the world.
  20. deflected
    National DefenceFraser Tolmie (Conservative) asked Sherry Romanado (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again points only to a future announcement without confirming if the Snowbirds will continue.as I said, the minister will be in Moose Jaw on May 19.
  21. deflected
    National DefenceMichael Kram (Conservative) asked Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids reconciling the minister's statement with the department's reported position and redirects to an announcement.I think I have been pretty clear: The minister is going to be in Moose Jaw on May 19 to provide an update.
  22. partly answered
    International TradeDavid Bexte (Conservative) asked Sophie Chatel (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges rancher concerns and notes the committee study but does not address undercutting Canadian beef.
  23. deflected
    International TradeDavid Bexte (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses other trade deals and market growth instead of evaluating the Mercosur deal's impact on ranchers.Since the start of 2025, non-U.S. exports have climbed 40%.
  24. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsChak Au (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to discuss the appeal and instead attacks the opposition for not reading a different agreement.yesterday, the Conservatives had a lot of questions about something that is public and available for them to read, which is the Musqueam agreement.
  25. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsTamara Kronis (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.Answer refuses to discuss litigation strategy and pivots to explaining one sentence of principle 14 without addressing the plan or directive.Our government will always raise valid arguments in court.
  26. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMel Arnold (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids reversing directive 14 and instead attacks the questioner's reading of documents and the Constitution.the one thing that is clear is the Conservatives have not read the Musqueam agreement, the full litigation principle number 14 or the Canadian Constitution.
  27. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsJohn Williamson (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the court divergence and appeal status but does not confirm or deny reversing the directive.That divergence is exactly why clarity from the courts is required, and that is the clarity that we are seeking in the Cowichan case, which we appealed
  28. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsJohn Williamson (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains court history and Montrose application but sidesteps the yes-or-no demand on protecting property rights in all cases.Since the ruling last summer, we consented to the Montrose application, and we are now awaiting a ruling from the judge on that.
  29. deflected
    FinanceRoman Baber (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists tax reductions and benefits but ignores the debt, unemployment and credit-card spending critique.This government has only reduced taxes.
  30. misdirected
    FinanceRoman Baber (Conservative) asked Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative policies as sucking and urges them to get on side instead of addressing job losses or debt.Their policies, in one word, suck.
  31. deflected
    FinanceKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights investments and fiscal metrics but does not explain why Canada's unemployment exceeds peer G7 nations.We are doing that in a fiscally responsible manner.
  32. misdirected
    FinanceKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to debt-to-GDP and exports while ignoring the call for an apology on job losses.we have the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7.
  33. deflected
    HealthMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts blame to previous government and avoids addressing responsibility or bonuses.PrescribeIT was launched by the previous government in 2017 in consultation with provinces and territories.
  34. deflected
    HealthMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior deflection without addressing executive bonuses or minister's oversight.After consultation with and requests from provinces and territories, when it became clear that the uptake was not there, our new government decided to end the funding to the program and redirect resources to make sure that it benefits all Canadians.
  35. deflected
    HealthBurton Bailey (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores obstruction and scandal claims, pivoting to new mandate and spending refocus.Canada's new government was elected with a clear mandate to ensure that programs and policies are delivered smarter, faster and more effectively for all Canadians.
  36. misdirected
    FinanceZiad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives on unrelated policies instead of addressing deficit spending or affordability.I wonder if the House can help me with this. I have been wondering it for a while. Whose interests are Conservatives serving these days?
  37. partly answered
    Canadian Identity and CultureAlexandre Boulerice (Independent) asked David Myles (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses cultural investments but sidesteps web giants and Netflix deal specifics.That is why we have made huge investments of over $700 million in the Canadian and Quebec cultural sector in budget 2025.
  38. partly answered
    Climate ChangeGord Johns (NDP) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains minister's absence and notes participation but does not address fossil fuel plan or missed targets.I was unable to attend because I was here for the spring economic update, but our top negotiator was present for it.