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Thursday, November 5, 2026 · sitting No. 163
Commons debates connected care bill in longest session of the day
The House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill S-5, the connected care for Canadians act. Liberal minister Marjorie Michel moved the bill and said it would give Canadians secure access to their health records while respecting provincial jurisdiction. Conservative MP Tamara Kronis, Bloc Québécois MP Mario Simard and New Democrat MP Gord Johns raised concerns about delays, provincial powers and timelines.
Question period opened with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre pressing Prime Minister Mark Carney on grocery prices and fuel taxes. Carney replied that the budget, to be tabled later, would address affordability and sovereignty. Later exchanges covered immigration numbers, federal debt and the Major Projects Office.
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Who held the floor · 2026-11-05
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said the government had inflated immigration figures through backdoor programs and asked whether it would cook the books again. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the population growth rate was the lowest in decades and that asylum claims and temporary permits had dropped sharply.
Read the exchangeFinance
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said the government was using three sets of books to hide $700 billion in new debt. Prime Minister Mark Carney said the budget would show spending growth slowed from over 8 per cent to less than 2 per cent and an operational balance by 2027-28.
Read the exchangePublic Services and Procurement
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre asked whether the Prime Minister had discussed the Telesat contract with officials. Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had not been involved in any decisions on Telesat and pointed to the national security strategy.
Read the exchangeMajor Projects Office
Conservative MP Jason Groleau asked which private companies paid staff seconded to the Major Projects Office. Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the exchange program had run for more than 50 years under transparent rules and offered to supply details to committee.
Read the exchangeOil and Gas Industry
Bloc Québécois MP Mario Simard said Suncor had made nearly $10 billion in nine months and asked the government to end public subsidies to oil firms. Minister Steven MacKinnon said the government would continue investing in clean energy projects such as Churchill Falls.
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- deflectedTaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific tax cut request and pivots to a generic budget preview.
in a few hours, we will unveil the budget so that Canadians can become masters of our destiny
- misdirectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's maths instead of addressing the backdoor immigration programs claim.
the Leader of the Opposition needs a little work on his maths.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the comparison as conspiracy and restates control claims without engaging backlog or permit numbers.
I am not comparing myself to insanity. I am comparing myself to conspiracy.
- deflectedFinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the $700 billion debt question and instead attacks the opposition leader's record.
I understand the Leader of the Opposition, who has only ever torn things down, does not understand how to build things up at this time.
- answeredPublic Services and ProcurementPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states no involvement in Telesat decisions and explains the timeline.
I have not been involved in any decisions related to contracts with Telesat or the financing of Telesat.
- partly answeredPublic Services and ProcurementPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins to repeat the prior denial but is cut off before fully addressing the revised yes-or-no question.
I was not involved in any decisions related to that company—
- deflectedThe EconomyYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the women's commission brief and instead promotes Bill C-39 in general terms.
what Quebeckers and Canadians want is to build this country with high standards.
- partly answeredLabourYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges respect for Ms. Picard but does not address whether the government will heed her strike-rights concerns.
I have a great deal of respect for Ms. Picard. I listen to all of Ms. Picard's advice.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to a positive meeting instead of addressing bill criticisms or the accusation of silencing indigenous voices.
We had discussions about the need for projects here in Canada and about the importance of having real participation from indigenous and first nations partners, and that was with the agreement of Ms. Woodhouse Nepinak.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general ethics rules without addressing the specific yes-or-no question about discussions on Telesat.
Of course, we will always at all times comply with the legal provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act and other applicable laws.
- deflectedFinanceMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes upcoming budget plans instead of committing to a fiscal anchor or addressing debt concerns.
We are going to build Canada. We are going to bring down barriers to investment. We are going to double non-U.S. exports.
- deflectedFinanceMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing fiscal strengths without addressing the call for a credible fiscal anchor or full budget accounting.
a AAA credit rating. Despite them wishing it is not so, we have a plan to build Canada strong.
- misdirectedFinanceSandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' questions and worldview rather than addressing debt or accounting practices.
the Conservatives are so committed to their pessimistic world view that they cannot see past the paper that was handed to them in their lobby to read off these QP questions that are repetitive every single day and punching down the Canadian economy.
- deflectedFinanceSandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes G7 fiscal rankings without addressing the use of pensions in debt calculations.
it is well known everywhere but the Conservative caucus that Canada has the strongest fiscal position in the G7.
- misdirectedFinanceDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Rebecca Chartrand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to Manitoba aerospace investments and voting records instead of addressing inflationary spending or food bank issues.
Manitoba is a powerhouse for aerospace, the third-largest in Canada, and the member opposite keeps voting against every measure to support it.
- deflectedFinanceLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins by acknowledging a compliment and shifts to fiscal position claims without addressing deficit reduction.
I would like to thank my colleague for the compliment he paid to the Prime Minister. He called him a prominent banker.
- deflectedOil and Gas IndustryMario Simard (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to clean energy investments without addressing oil subsidies or profits.
we will continue to invest in clean and renewable energy, as we did with the then premier of Quebec and the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador by investing in Churchill Falls.
- deflectedOil and Gas IndustryMario Simard (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes Churchill Falls project and avoids any discussion of oil subsidies or deductions.
We are providing $6 billion in refundable tax credits to move the Churchill Falls project forward and secure a supply of renewable green energy for future generations of Quebeckers.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipBrad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates sustainability talking points without addressing the specific over-issuance of permits or book-cooking claim.
The temporary resident population has dropped. We have stabilized levels, and as a result Canadians are seeing lower prices.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipBrad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats sustainability claims and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing housing, jobs, or doctor access concerns.
While the Conservatives are focused on division, our government is focused on building a strong Canada and a sustainable immigration system.
- partly answeredAgriculture and Agri-FoodTony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Daniel Gobeil (Liberal). substantive question.Answer vaguely references the budget supporting producers but does not commit to renewing the wine sector program.
Our government will always be there to support all producers in value-added sectors in order to have the strongest economy in both rural and urban areas
- deflectedFinanceTony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights past tax cuts and programs without addressing new tax cuts or current budget measures for affordability.
We are going to continue making progress when that member gets to see the federal budget later this afternoon.
- misdirectedFinanceAnna Roberts (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the Conservative leader's housing record and the asker personally instead of addressing spending control or tax cuts.
Her Conservative leader has a record on building housing; he built six when he was the minister of housing.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites ethics rules in general without confirming or denying any discussion of the Telesat contract.
The Conflict of Interest Act and other measures are constantly followed and constantly updated.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general ethics compliance without addressing the yes-no question on discussions or recusal.
the Prime Minister , like, I assume, all members of the House, rigorously follows all of the various kinds of ethics requirements that are in place.
- misdirectedPublic Services and ProcurementJamil Jivani (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the member personally instead of addressing why the Prime Minister will not add the CEO to his ethics screen.
no one in the House will ever match that member for describing his friendships to the world.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementJamil Jivani (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats claims of stringent ethics rules without explaining why the Prime Minister cannot add the CEO to his ethics screen.
Canada has among the most stringent ethics requirements in the world.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invokes high ethics standards without addressing the no-bid contract or friendship allegations.
Canada has some of the highest standards, rules and laws when it comes to ethics.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites strict ethics standards without confirming whether the Prime Minister participated in contract discussions.
Canada has among the strictest ethics standards, rules and laws in the world.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementJohn Brassard (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats claims of the highest ethics standards without addressing the timing of the contract relative to the debt.
Canada has the most stringent standards, laws, disclosure requirements and regulations in the whole world.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementJohn Brassard (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins restating ethics standards without addressing either the contract timing or safeguards against misuse of funds.
Canada has among the highest ethics—
- partly answeredMajor Projects OfficeJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the secondment program and its history but attacks the member before doing so.
This program has been around for over 50 years.
- deflectedMajor Projects OfficeShannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the request to name companies and instead pivots to job creation while attacking the opposition.
Rather than talk down the office that is creating those jobs, why do the Conservatives not help celebrate the hard-working men and women who are working in that office to build Canada strong?
- partly answeredMajor Projects OfficeShannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer commits to providing information to committee but does not directly address tabling names or recusal records in the House.
We undertook to provide the committee with all available information on this practice.
- deflectedJusticeBrad Vis (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer offers condolences then shifts to general legislation without addressing the specific bail ruling or early parole question.
since taking government last April, our government has brought in transformational legislation on criminal justice.
- misdirectedJusticeDalwinder Gill (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.Answer disputes the premise with contradictory statistics and attacks prior years rather than addressing support for the safe at home act.
crime is down across the country, and the crime severity index is lower year by year.
- deflectedFinanceDon Davies (NDP) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids the specific request for non-market housing and health care investments by listing existing measures and pivoting to budget excitement.
We have stepped up with the groceries and essentials benefit.
- answeredArtificial IntelligenceHeather McPherson (NDP) asked Evan Solomon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the electricity bill concern by stating federal principles that ratepayers will not be impacted.
making sure ratepayers never get impacted from a data centre
- answeredBusiness of the HouseLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question is procedural and rhetorical; answer provides the requested business of the House schedule.
This afternoon we will continue with second reading debate of Bill S-5 , the connected care for Canadians act, and as all hon. members know, at 4 p.m., which is very soon, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue will deliver the budget speech.