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Friday, June 12, 2026 · sitting No. 135
Liberals impose time allocation on bail reform bill
Liberal MP Sean Fraser moved a motion to limit debate on Bill C-14 to five further hours at the stage of Senate amendments. Conservative MP David Bexte called the use of closure anti-democratic. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin questioned the need for time allocation on a bill with apparent consensus.
In question period, Conservative MP Joël Godin pressed the government on recession and food insecurity, citing 2.2 million food bank visits. Liberal MP Sophie Chatel replied that a new national food security strategy would increase domestic processing and lower grocery costs. Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron criticized changes to the New Horizons for Seniors program that require a CRA business number within a month.
Conservative MP Michael Chong asked about deportation of IRGC-linked operatives after the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto. Liberal MP Jacques Ramsay said 280 investigations had been opened and 30 individuals identified for possible removal.
Decided that day
- Time allocation for Bill C-14 passed
- Bill C-285 introduced
- Bill C-27 passed second reading
- Bill C-35 introduced
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The Economy
Conservative MP Jason Groleau listed specific catering costs on the Prime Minister's flights, including $159,781 for one trip to Athens via Johannesburg.
Read the exchangePublic Safety
Conservative MP Michael Chong noted that only one of nearly 30 identified Iranian regime operatives had been deported in the past year.
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Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin said the Paris Agreement target was no longer achievable and criticized new pipelines approved without environmental assessment.
Read the exchangeHealth
Conservative MP Helena Konanz demanded public testimony on the $300 million spent on the PrescribeIT system after the CEO was dismissed.
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Conservative MP Jonathan Rowe warned of a possible strike at Marine Atlantic ferries 17 days away and said Newfoundland could not afford it.
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- answeredPublic SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Jacques Ramsay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details specific measures like visa reviews and investigations in response to the query on actions taken.
We have reviewed 18,000 Iranian visas. All men of military age have been screened and scrutinized. We subsequently carried out 280 investigations and concluded that 30 Iranian residents may have to return to their country.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Jacques Ramsay (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on condolences and investigation updates rather than specifying new actions against IRGC operatives.
Updates will be provided as more information is available. We will know more in the next day as the investigation progresses.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids confirming deportation numbers by restating general commitments to safety and ongoing work.
Investigations on visas are ongoing as well. We will continue to do everything we have to do to keep Canadians safe.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.Explains actions regarding IRGC listing and CBSA enforcement but does not directly address belief in seriousness of foreign interference.
Everything we do will be in accordance with public safety. Individuals who break the law are absolutely the focus of the government and the CBSA, and they can be deported.
- deflectedThe EconomyJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Sophie Chatel (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to announcing a new strategy instead of addressing the question about admitting policy harm.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced Canada's national food security strategy.
- deflectedThe EconomyJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Sophie Chatel (Liberal). loaded question.Promotes the food security strategy without admitting or addressing policy failures on cost of living.
my colleague is well aware that the national food security strategy will lower the cost of groceries.
- partly answeredSeniorsYves Perron (Bloc) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). substantive question.Defends the changes with external support but avoids addressing the request to delay implementation.
we announced these changes to the New Horizons for Seniors program almost a month before the applications opened up
- deflectedSeniorsYves Perron (Bloc) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). rhetorical question.Provides info on supports but includes a jab about attending sessions instead of addressing empathy or delay.
If the member had attended our sessions, he would know that.
- deflectedSeniorsClaude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes program changes without addressing the request to delay the reform.
we have heard from seniors organizations across this country applauding the changes we have made to the New Horizons for Seniors program
- misdirectedSeniorsChak Au (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the question on seniors' housing and policy failures.
that party over there would do nothing for them
- misdirectedSeniorsChak Au (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on attacking the Conservatives' voting record rather than responding to the question about reversing policies.
In fact, the Conservatives have fought against seniors
- deflectedThe EconomyMichael Kram (Conservative) asked Buckley Belanger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's history instead of addressing the recession and policy question.
They have been here collectively 51,000 days
- deflectedThe EconomyMichael Kram (Conservative) asked Buckley Belanger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising a past Liberal MP and correcting job numbers without engaging the policy question.
I will compare Ralph Goodale's record to the entire Conservative caucus from Saskatchewan any day of the week
- deflectedThe EconomyWilliam Stevenson (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights positive economic indicators without addressing the call to reverse policies causing recession.
We had $11.5 billion less of a deficit
- misdirectedThe EconomyWilliam Stevenson (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the opposition's filibustering instead of addressing the recession and spending question.
why did they spend 25 hours this week filibustering a bill that would support workers across Canada
- misdirectedThe EconomyTako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader's expenses rather than responding to the question on policies and recession.
the leader of the Conservative Party squandered over $8 million on Stornoway
- deflectedClimate ChangeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Wade Grant (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes unrelated government climate initiatives instead of addressing pipelines or new IPCC data.
We have introduced new methane regulations.
- deflectedClimate ChangeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Wade Grant (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to nature protection announcements without engaging the pipeline or listening-to-science critique.
We are going to be protecting 30% of Canada's lands and waters by 2030.
- misdirectedThe EconomyGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the question by suggesting the asker consult an institute rather than addressing recession or spending claims.
that is exactly what we have been doing for the past year: changing course.
- deflectedThe EconomyGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to IMF/OECD praise and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing in-flight spending or recession.
They say that Canada's economy has the strongest fiscal position in the G7.
- deflectedThe EconomyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.Answer redirects to interest rates and market confidence without addressing recession or cost-of-living crisis.
short-term and long-term interest rates in Canada are stable.
- partly answeredThe EconomyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides job creation statistics that partially counter recession claims but ignores inflation and food-bank data.
Canada's economy created 88,000 jobs in May, including 150,000 full-time jobs.
- misdirectedThe EconomyJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Sophie Chatel (Liberal). loaded question.Answer changes subject to food strategy and farmers instead of addressing in-flight meal spending or recession.
Farmers are very happy with the national food security strategy.
- answeredHealthHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the PrescribeIT issue by confirming CEO dismissal and ongoing review.
Infoway has dismissed the CEO.
- deflectedHealthHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the PrescribeIT question entirely and pivots to an unrelated accusation about HIV motions.
That party has spent over 20 hours obstructing a Liberal motion to study HIV in Manitoba.
- deflectedHealthBurton Bailey (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again evades the cover-up claim by repeating the same unrelated HIV filibuster talking point.
Canadians can see how the Conservatives are behaving in the House and in committee with them filibustering important motions, like studying the HIV public health crisis in Manitoba.
- partly answeredInternational TradeJacob Mantle (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the shared goal and states existing protections plus planned legislation but does not explain why data cannot be released.
Canada already has strong protections in place, and we will take further action to strengthen them through new legislation.
- deflectedInternational TradeJacob Mantle (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the 2024 Act without addressing enforcement failures or the specific Giant bicycles question.
Under this act, government institutions and businesses must report on the risks of forced and child labour in their supply chains, and outline the steps they are taking to address them.
- answeredLabourJonathan Rowe (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains that the employer and union negotiate, with federal mediation available, matching the question on responsibility for the deal.
In fact, it is the employer and the union.
- answeredLabourJonathan Rowe (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again clarifies the negotiation process and adds a pointed remark about the member's knowledge.
That is how labour negotiations are done in this country, with respect for employers and for unions, something this member ought to know.
- deflectedThe EconomyScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes a new food strategy without addressing the Prime Minister's travel spending or immediate hunger concerns raised.
Just yesterday, Canada announced the first‑ever national food security strategy, with over $3 billion in investments, and investments that are strategic.
- deflectedThe EconomyScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to regional growers and long-term strategy while ignoring the recession, food-bank line, and travel critique.
I know that his riding and people in his riding would support a national food security strategy that invests in seasonal extension and that builds processing and distribution capacity in regions across Ontario and across Canada alike.
- deflectedThe EconomyKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives and promotes a food strategy without addressing the luxury meal expenditures raised.
I would look to Conservative Party members to actually demonstrate genuine sympathy and capacity to come up with ideas that will make a positive difference.
- partly answeredThe EconomyKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Sophie Chatel (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the new food strategy but does not address the question's points about past failed announcements or specific cost-cutting measures.
stakeholders across Canada are saying that this $3.2-billion strategy on food security will make food affordable for Canadians.
- misdirectedThe EconomyKathy Borrelli (Conservative) asked Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' credibility instead of addressing whether Liberal policies caused the recession.
if Conservatives ever wonder why Canadians do not trust them and elect them as government, it is unserious questions like this
- deflectedForeign AffairsHarb Gill (Conservative) asked Jennifer McKelvie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes collaboration and a team approach without explaining the specific technical issues or reasons for the delay.
As we work toward an opening date, we are taking a collaborative approach, reflecting our shared ambition for this important trade corridor.
- deflectedForeign AffairsAlexandre Boulerice (Independent) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes a new peace fund without addressing the call to suspend trade relations with the Netanyahu regime.
today, I want to share the fact that Canada is taking concrete steps to support a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
- partly answeredInfrastructureDon Davies (NDP) asked Jennifer McKelvie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references infrastructure investments but does not confirm when or how the specific Filipino cultural centre funding will be delivered.
we are making historic investments in infrastructure with the build communities strong fund.