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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · sitting No. 122

Conservatives move supply motion to scrap federal fuel taxes

The House spent most of the day on a Conservative supply motion that calls on the government to end all federal taxes on gasoline and diesel for 2026. Eric Lefebvre moved the motion, which cites higher Canadian pump prices than in the United States and attributes the gap to Liberal taxes and spending. Kevin Lamoureux said the government has already suspended the federal fuel tax and questioned why Conservatives oppose the groceries and essentials program.

Question period featured repeated exchanges on gas prices and household debt. Pierre Poilievre said current pump prices exceed those of 2014 despite lower global oil prices and blamed Liberal taxes. Mark Carney replied that the government cut the consumer carbon tax and suspended the fuel tax while the opposition rejects child-care and dental-care measures.

Other exchanges centred on private-property rights in British Columbia. Poilievre pressed the government to revoke litigation guideline 14. Carney said the government has appealed the Cowichan decision and will defend property rights.

Decided that day

  • Bill C-30 passed second reading
  • Bill C-30 failed second reading
  • Bills S-5 and S-214 introduced
  • Bill S-235 passed second reading

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Who held the floor · 2026-05-26

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 55%, opposition 45% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment businessGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:00Last speech 22:35Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 12 h 35 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
63Bills creep forward while answers dodgeThe House devoted nearly all its time to supply and advanced four bills through initial stages, including second reading of the spring economic update bill. Question Period produced mostly deflected or misdirected replies and one of two recorded votes on the same bill failed.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

Petitions

Leah Gazan presented e-petition 7222 from Winnipeg Centre residents opposing Bill C-9 and calling for protection of Charter rights.

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Indigenous Affairs

Tamara Jansen said stalled projects and fewer homes are being built because people no longer trust property rules. Rebecca Alty replied that the Musqueam agreement explicitly does not affect title.

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Finance

Gérard Deltell noted that 2.2 million Canadians visit food banks monthly and asked the government to end costly budgets. Joël Lightbound listed the Canada child benefit and dental-care plan as direct supports the member had opposed.

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Public Safety

Todd Doherty described a Prince George senior left for dead after a home invasion whose assailants had charges dropped. Sean Fraser said Bill C-14 introduces the strongest bail and sentencing reforms in generations.

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Alberta

Pat Kelly said many Albertans are angry at federal decisions since 2015 and called on the Prime Minister to acknowledge harm to national unity.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses appeal and defense of property rights but ignores the specific request to revoke guideline 14.We will use all viable legal options to address and protect private property rights, always, in this country.
  2. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to attacking the opposition leader instead of addressing the guideline or legal arguments.The person who is tossing and turning every night is the Leader of the Opposition, trying to come up with new ways to stoke fear and division in this country.
  3. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Restates carbon tax cut and attacks opposition record rather than addressing gas price policies or dollar weakness.However, one thing never changes. The Leader of the Opposition still opposes all measures that support Canadians.
  4. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to refinery margins and lists opposition to social programs instead of engaging on taxes or dollar policies.One other thing that has not changed is that the Leader of the Opposition is against child care.
  5. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Pivots to wage growth and employment stats while ignoring debt, delinquencies, and policy reversal request.Liberal policies are delivering wages for Canadians that are growing faster than inflation.
  6. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores insolvency and delinquency data, instead listing general economic strengths and external crises.This country is the second-strongest economy in the G7.
  7. partly answered
    JusticeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses Clarity Act applicability but does not confirm respect for provincial referendum question wording.It does not apply to Alberta's question.
  8. answered
    JusticeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.Directly explains the Clarity Act factors for a clear majority beyond 50% plus one.
  9. deflected
    JusticeRhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms obeying laws but does not address repealing the Clarity Act.The Clarity Act is clear, but we respect the will of Quebeckers, which is to build a strong and resilient Quebec within a strong, resilient and independent Canada.
  10. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to tax cuts and personal attacks instead of addressing household debt or missed payments.while that leader is focused on podcasts, fitness videos and empty-parking-lot press conferences, on this side of the House we are focused on delivering affordability for Canadians.
  11. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins an unrelated anecdote about lunch and does not engage the debt or delinquency question at all.this afternoon I had lunch with Sean Strickland from Canada's Building—
  12. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to mining projects and gratitude instead of addressing insolvency or bankruptcy data.There is a mining boom in northern Ontario, something I think these guys are not aware of.
  13. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer urges visits to projects and criticizes talking down Canada rather than addressing mortgage renewals or missed payments.Maybe, instead of talking down Canada, he should start coming to see how we are building Canada.
  14. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner on unrelated past votes instead of addressing household debt or policy reversal.when is that member going to answer why he would refuse saving Canadians thousands of dollars on child care?
  15. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer boasts about foreign investment and projects while ignoring delinquency and debt statistics.In this Prime Minister's first year, we have approved major projects.
  16. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer contrasts leadership styles and attacks fitness videos instead of addressing debt, housing costs or policy reversal.On that side, they have empty-parking-lot press conferences with slogans, gimmicks and props.
  17. deflected
    The EnvironmentPatrick Bonin (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to electricity strategy without addressing the pipeline, oil shift or environment abandonment claim.last week we launched our electricity strategy.
  18. deflected
    The EnvironmentPatrick Bonin (Bloc) asked Nathalie Provost (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes net-zero goals without addressing the climate betrayal or caucus departures.I am extremely proud to be part of this team.
  19. misdirected
    FinanceGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's voting record instead of addressing ending costly budgets or food inflation.the opposition member is right in saying that some Canadians are struggling to make ends meet.
  20. misdirected
    FinanceGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's record and lists projects instead of addressing deficit spending and inflation.We will not take lessons from him on how to help the most vulnerable Canadians and Quebeckers.
  21. misdirected
    FinanceJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Anna Gainey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists programs the member opposed rather than addressing deficit spending and debt.I do not believe that my colleague supported the Canada child benefit, even though it is helping 11,400 families in his riding.
  22. deflected
    TaxationRosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Buckley Belanger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights trade sales and economy building without addressing fuel taxes or inflation relief.The good news is that canola sales to China are happening.
  23. misdirected
    TaxationTony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative plans and lists supports instead of addressing fuel tax relief or inflation.There is no plan, in fact, on that side.
  24. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the health care costs and volumes but ignores the broader botching and deportation claims.the reasons for the costs are tied to volumes, and volumes are coming down.
  25. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.She directly confirms she will attend the full four hours.I have said yes. I will be there for the four hours.
  26. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the PBO report on health benefits.The real question is why Conservatives are against providing health care to some of the most vulnerable people on this earth, including claimants from Ukrainian war zones?
  27. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.She addresses the luxury claim and cost but does not explain why failed claimants receive benefits for years.It covers essential services. It is not for luxury items, and the cost is tied to volumes.
  28. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to future savings instead of addressing ongoing benefits to failed claimants.The PBO said that within three years we will see substantial savings from changes to the supplemental coverage of $200‑plus million.
  29. deflected
    Public SafetyDan Albas (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses RCMP arrests but ignores the cruise missile security failure claim and apology request.the RCMP has investigated this matter and arrested six individuals in this case.
  30. partly answered
    Public SafetyDan Albas (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.She addresses the investment but does not commit to audits at every airport or tabling findings.That is why we have invested $1.3 billion into our borders. That includes our airports.
  31. deflected
    Public SafetyTodd Doherty (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes Bill C-14 but does not address why charges were dropped in this specific case.We have advanced Bill C-14 , the bail and sentencing reform act, which represents some of the strongest measures in the Criminal Code in generations.
  32. misdirected
    Public SafetyTodd Doherty (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer urges support for legislation and attacks the member instead of committing to call the victim.There is something he can do to help. He can add his voice in support of the various pieces of criminal legislation that have come before the House for which we will be seeking royal assent very soon.
  33. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the motion's accuracy instead of addressing the property rights concern.the motion that was presented yesterday was full of false information, including when they talked about the Musqueam agreement.
  34. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsEllis Ross (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains litigation and states defense of property but avoids committing to new protections.We will defend private property.
  35. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsChak Au (Conservative) asked Jill McKnight (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the appeal and affirms defense of property without addressing the requested timeline or policy change.Our government has always defended and will always defend private property ownership.
  36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansClifford Small (Conservative) asked Joanne Thompson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the tariff question and pivots to an unrelated program and vote request.I have not heard from this member since the day he called the school food program garbage, so it is nice to see him stand in the House.
  37. deflected
    LabourLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the bill and instead promotes unrelated spending in the economic update.the real question is whether the member will vote for the spring economic update, which invests $6 billion in working people
  38. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJenny Kwan (NDP) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). rhetorical question.Rhetorical question receives an unrelated response about marine conservation instead of addressing fossil fuel influence.I appreciate that the member opposite, who is from British Columbia, stood up because it gives me an opportunity to talk about the fact that I just came back from the coastal waters of British Columbia