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Thursday, May 28, 2026 · sitting No. 124

Conservatives press to halt CRTC streaming levy in supply day motion

The House spent the bulk of its sitting on a Conservative motion that calls on cabinet to reject a CRTC decision raising the levy on online streaming services from 5 per cent to 15 per cent of annual Canadian revenues. Conservative MP Rachael Thomas moved the motion and argued the increase would raise consumer costs and deter investment ahead of the CUSMA review. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the independent regulator's role in supporting Canadian cultural jobs while Bloc Québécois MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe pressed the Conservatives on their willingness to abandon cultural protections.

Question period featured repeated exchanges on foreign investment outflows and the Clarity Act. Conservative MP Lianne Rood cited Statistics Canada data on capital leaving the country and questioned whether the government wants Canada to attract jobs and investment. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin said the Quebec National Assembly had condemned the Prime Minister's position that a 50-per-cent-plus-one referendum result would be insufficient and asked whether Ottawa would respect Quebec's Bill 99.

Decided that day

  • C-14 advanced to second chamber

From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard

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Who held the floor · 2026-05-28

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 53%, opposition 47% of the words spokenGovernment businessGovernment businessPrivate membersGovernment 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
34Supply debate rolls, one bill inches onMost sitting time went to Business of Supply while one bill advanced a stage. Question period produced almost no clear answers.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

Seniors

Conservative MP Anna Roberts said one in five Canadians over 50 cannot afford groceries or heating and asked why the government ignores seniors struggling with daily costs. Liberal MP Stephanie McLean replied that Conservatives vote against old age security measures and dental benefits used by 31,000 seniors in Roberts's riding.

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Agriculture and Agri-Food

Conservative MP Jacques Gourde said the closure of seven research centres undermines food security and future innovation. Liberal MP Heath MacDonald said the department continues work with universities and provinces and will make further announcements soon.

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Aerospace Industry

Conservative MP Michael Cooper said a backdated lease gave Maritime Launch Services 20 million dollars for no work and allowed a board member to cash out shares worth 1.8 million dollars. Liberal MP Sherry Romanado said the project will create sovereign launch capacity worth up to 40 billion dollars.

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Public Safety

Conservative MP Michael Chong asked the government to release the new memorandum of understanding with China's Ministry of Public Security to prevent coercion of Canadians. Liberal MP Anita Anand said past agreements were also confidential and that the government would protect sovereignty in talks with Chinese officials.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentLianne Rood (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites investment numbers without addressing the question on Liberal beliefs about attracting capital.investments coming into Canada are at record levels, actually close to 20-year highs.
  2. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentLianne Rood (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights job announcements while ignoring the claim about the Prime Minister's investments and economic failure.Yesterday, we were able to announce 3,000 new jobs across the country.
  3. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to specific investments instead of addressing the networking trip or Prime Minister's portfolio.if they did not spend so much time working on their clips, they might see people like the CEO of Shell, who just invested $20 billion in this country.
  4. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists projects but avoids the question on cutting red tape and repealing laws.Why does the member not come to Dease Lake, where we are investing billions in a new mine?
  5. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts top G7 status and job creation without engaging the claim of lost investment or the Prime Minister's assets.Canada is currently the top destination for foreign investment in the G7.
  6. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references TD Economics data and projects but sidesteps the call for action on foreign investment.in 2025, Canada experienced its highest level of foreign investment since 2007.
  7. misdirected
    JusticeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's focus instead of addressing the Clarity Act or Quebec's referendum position.I understand that the Bloc Québécois members get up every morning and want nothing more than to talk about the Clarity Act and referendums.
  8. misdirected
    JusticeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question by claiming it is out of touch and pivots to unrelated priorities.once again, it is clear that the members of the Bloc Québécois are completely out of touch with what the people of Quebec care about.
  9. deflected
    JusticeRhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the Clarity Act question entirely and pivots to unrelated topics like the provincial election and tariffs.We will continue to focus on issues that affect Quebec families, Quebec workers, and workers across Canada.
  10. deflected
    Canadian Identity and CultureRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked David Myles (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies it is a tax and promotes cultural benefits but does not address committing to reject the CRTC levy.
  11. deflected
    Canadian Identity and CultureRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked David Myles (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again denies a tax exists and shifts to economic contributions of culture without addressing repealing the decision.
  12. deflected
    Canadian Identity and CultureRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats that there is no tax and attacks the opposition's cultural policies instead of addressing instructing the CRTC.
  13. misdirected
    SeniorsAnna Roberts (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record on seniors rather than addressing Liberal budget impacts on seniors' affordability.Their plan is to absolutely ignore the needs of Canadians
  14. misdirected
    SeniorsAnna Roberts (Conservative) asked John Zerucelli (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to the member's voting record instead of responding to the question on real relief for seniors' expenses.when it comes time to support the very measures that benefit the seniors in her riding, she votes against them.
  15. deflected
    The EconomyWarren Steinley (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses international trade deals and jobs but does not address the luxury catering costs or affordability struggles.our international efforts are about bringing results home for workers here in Canada.
  16. misdirected
    The EconomyWarren Steinley (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists programs the member voted against instead of addressing the Prime Minister's catering costs or the theft discussion.it is unfortunate that the member stands up to vote against the very things that would help members in his province.
  17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMario Simard (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the question about Liberal members and instead attacks the Bloc's past record.It was the leader of the Bloc Québécois who did an about-face when he supported oil drilling and fracking on Anticosti Island, and perhaps the entire party felt the same.
  18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMario Simard (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the caucus criticism by restating government commitment without addressing the specific claim.I would love to introduce my colleague to the members of the Liberal environmental caucus who are fighting climate change, as are all 173 members on this side of the House.
  19. misdirected
    FinanceJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots entirely to trade deals and investment instead of addressing the meal costs or affordability contrast.over the past year, we have seen something unprecedented: Canada has signed 20 trade and security agreements around the world and 56 critical mineral agreements.
  20. misdirected
    FinanceJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative position on benefits rather than responding to the luxury meal spending question.what is fascinating when I hear my colleague's question is that he would break the bank for the people of Beauce by depriving over 30,000 of his constituents of the Canadian dental care plan.
  21. deflected
    FinanceGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Caroline Desrochers (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists Liberal programs and criticizes Conservative votes without addressing the in-flight meal expenditures.On this side of the House, we are working on real measures to tackle the affordability issue.
  22. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodJacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses research centre collaboration but does not directly answer whether the closure decision will be reversed.from the very beginning, I made it clear that we would work with the provinces, the territories, academia and the private sector to ensure that we have strong, effective research centres across this country.
  23. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodJacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as theatre and lists unrelated initiatives instead of addressing the research centre closures.it is always said that politics is a bit of theatre, but that was pretty good, I must admit.
  24. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on cost savings and volume reductions without addressing the specific benefits for rejected claimants.the Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed what we already know and that is this health program provides limited, temporary, essential health coverage for vulnerable people.
  25. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to unrelated savings figures instead of addressing the specific rejected claimant's benefits.there will be $400 million in savings, $200 million plus another $200 million, in the interim health care coverage
  26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipBurton Bailey (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights removal numbers without addressing the health benefits or location of the 30,000 claimants.last year the Canada Border Services Agency removed an incredible number of individuals who were ineligible to be here in Canada
  27. partly answered
    HealthMatt Strauss (Conservative) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.Answer clarifies communication channel through board representative but does not resolve the contradiction about statements.I speak with Canada Health Infoway through the representative of Health Canada who is on the board
  28. deflected
    HealthMatt Strauss (Conservative) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.Answer dismisses the follow-up without clarifying the chain of communication or addressing potential misleading of committee.I am not sure exactly what his point is
  29. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Sherry Romanado (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes general benefits of space capabilities without explaining the backdated lease or value received.establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities will drive billions in investments
  30. misdirected
    Aerospace IndustryMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats investment talking points and ignores the insider share sale and corruption allegation.establishing sovereign space launch capabilities in Canada will drive billions of dollars in investment
  31. misdirected
    Aerospace IndustryGreg McLean (Conservative) asked Mike Kelloway (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives as anti-Nova Scotia instead of addressing the lease terms or auditor concerns.the Conservatives can explain why they are anti-Nova Scotia
  32. misdirected
    Aerospace IndustryGreg McLean (Conservative) asked Mike Kelloway (Liberal). loaded question.Answer labels the question a conspiracy without engaging the documented bankruptcy or share-sale facts.The Conservative Party of Canada should now be the CPC, the Conspiracy Party of Canada
  33. deflected
    Public SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past practices and future meetings instead of addressing the request to release the MOU.As has been the case historically, we have entered into these agreements on the advice of Canada's intelligence and law enforcement agencies, and they have also not been released publicly.
  34. deflected
    Public SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes general principles of engagement without confirming whether the specific issues will be raised.We will also work with China where it advances Canada's national interests, including on trade, economic stability and global security, while defending Canada's sovereignty, security and values unequivocally.
  35. deflected
    Public SafetyAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general commitments without addressing the demand to release documents or responding to the listed accusations.
  36. misdirected
    LabourGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's compassion and experience rather than addressing the claim about the briefing or the call to admit falsehood.it seems that the member opposite does not have compassion for the Canadians around the country who count on essential medical products and, yes indeed, medical organs that are delivered every single day around this country
  37. answered
    Climate ChangeLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses climate action by listing ongoing strategies and new supports announced.When it comes to fighting climate change, I want to assure the member opposite that this government and this entire caucus is committed to continuing that fight.
  38. deflected
    Air TransportationHeather McPherson (NDP) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises to consider views but avoids explaining why the government is advancing airport sell-off plans.we will, of course, consider the views of all of the people in the GTA, indeed all Canadians, as we contemplate changes, if required, in the waterfront or at Billy Bishop airport.
  39. partly answered
    Business of the HouseAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Arielle Kayabaga (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides the weekly business schedule but ignores the loaded demands to repeal specific legislation.This evening we will have debate in committee of the whole on the main estimates for the Department of Citizenship and Immigration.