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95 sittings in 2021; 15 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 70Thursday, December 16, 2021 · sitting No. 19House advances covid support bill after debate on timingGovernment Business No. 4 on Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19, occupied the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Mark Holland moved a time allocation motion that deemed the bill concurred in at report stage without further amendment and limited third reading speeches. The motion stood adopted at the end of the day.1 vote · 11 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 67Wednesday, December 15, 2021 · sitting No. 18House debates repeal of mandatory minimums in Bill C-5The House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders debating Bill C-5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Liberal MP Iqra Khalid said the bill would give judges discretion to impose penalties suited to individual circumstances and would reduce disproportionate impacts on certain communities. Conservative MP Frank Caputo asked about the repeal of the mandatory minimum for section 95 firearm offences, citing the Nur decision, and Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche questioned the bill's combination of firearm and drug-possession provisions.1 vote · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 62Tuesday, December 14, 2021 · sitting No. 17House spends most of day debating end to mandatory minimum sentencesThe House devoted 44 per cent of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-5, which would repeal several mandatory minimum sentences for firearms and drug offences. Liberal MP Chris Bittle told members that successive Liberal and Conservative governments had failed on the file and that the changes would restore judicial discretion. Conservative MP Colin Carrie warned that lighter penalties could attract more human traffickers from the United States.0 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 59Monday, December 13, 2021 · sitting No. 16House debates bill to repeal mandatory minimum sentences for 14 Criminal Code offencesThe House spent most of the sitting on Government Orders debating Bill C-5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree said the bill reintroduces former Bill C-22 and removes 14 of 57 mandatory minimum penalties that disproportionately affect Indigenous and Black Canadians. Conservative MP Frank Caputo questioned how the repeal would apply to offences involving intent to harm under section 244.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 32Friday, December 10, 2021 · sitting No. 15Conservatives propose splitting covid bill as throne speech debate resumesConservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved a motion to instruct the finance committee to divide Bill C-2 into two separate pieces of legislation, one covering business support programs and the other addressing benefits and leave. The motion occupied the largest share of the sitting and remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 71Thursday, December 9, 2021 · sitting No. 14Conservatives move supply day motion on housing as opposition day debate dominatesThe House spent the majority of its sitting on a Conservative opposition day motion calling on the government to review federal properties for residential development, ban foreign buyers of real estate and rule out a capital gains tax on primary residences. Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux moved the motion and later responded to questions from Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen and New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan, who proposed an amendment requiring any new housing on federal lands to be non-profit or co-operative in perpetuity.6 votes · 16 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 69Wednesday, December 8, 2021 · sitting No. 13Commons spends most of day on supplementary estimates in committee of the wholeThe House devoted the bulk of its sitting to a general debate on all votes in the supplementary estimates (B) for 2021-22. Members questioned ministers on tourism recovery, housing supply, vaccine rollout and supports for small business, with the committee of the whole continuing under the terms of the November 25 order.4 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 66Tuesday, December 7, 2021 · sitting No. 12Tories move supply day motion for Afghanistan review committeeThe House devoted most of the sitting to a Conservative motion under business of supply that calls for a special committee to examine the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the government's evacuation efforts. Erin O'Toole moved the motion, which would give the committee powers to send for persons and papers. Debate featured interventions from Kevin Lamoureux and Christine Normandin.0 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 46Monday, December 6, 2021 · sitting No. 11Commons debates bill to shield health workers from protestsThe House devoted its longest stretch to Government Orders on the Criminal Code, debating Bill C-3 to protect health care workers from harassment at hospitals and clinics. Conservative MP Karen Vecchio said the bill had merit but stressed the need to address toxic behaviour during the election campaign. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and Conservative MP Dan Albas also spoke on the measure.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 35Friday, December 3, 2021 · sitting No. 10Commons begins second reading of bill to protect health workers and add paid sick leaveLiberal MP Seamus O'Regan moved second reading of Bill C-3, which would amend the Criminal Code to protect health workers from intimidation and obstruction and amend the Canada Labour Code to provide paid sick leave. The bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities after interventions from Conservative MP Dave Epp, Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  11. 39Thursday, December 2, 2021 · sitting No. 9Commons resumes debate on throne speech as Liberals face opposition on economyThe House spent most of the day on the resumption of debate on the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Conservative MP Larry Brock opened by criticizing the Liberal government over rising gun crime and its handling of relations with Indigenous peoples. Liberal MP Chris Bittle and Bloc Québécois MP Denis Trudel questioned aspects of Brock's remarks on firearms policy and the appointment of Governor General Mary Simon.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 68Wednesday, December 1, 2021 · sitting No. 8Commons opens take-note debate on softwood lumber disputeThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a government motion to take note of the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. The motion, moved by government House leader Mark Holland, remained before the committee at the end of the day.1 vote · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video

November

  1. 51Tuesday, November 30, 2021 · sitting No. 7Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition attacks government recordThe House spent most of the day on the resumption of debate on the Speech from the Throne. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said the Prime Minister had called an unnecessary election and then delayed the return of Parliament. O'Toole criticized the government's handling of inflation, Afghanistan and British Columbia wildfires.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 52Monday, November 29, 2021 · sitting No. 6House debates COVID-19 support bill as inflation questions dominateThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on An Act to Provide Further Support in Response to COVID-19. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux told the House the bill forms part of the government's ongoing agenda to support Canadians and provides twenty times the assistance offered under former prime minister Stephen Harper. Conservative MP Tako Van Popta and Conservative MP Glen Motz interjected during the exchange.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 45Friday, November 26, 2021 · sitting No. 5Commons opens debate on covid support bill as cases climbRandy Boissonnault moved second reading of Bill C-2, an act to provide further support in response to covid-19, and referred the bill to committee. The minister told the House the legislation would help workers and businesses bridge the winter season. Several members raised concerns about missing supports for self-employed workers in the cultural sector and about the narrow definition of lockdown orders under the Canada worker lockdown benefit.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 71Thursday, November 25, 2021 · sitting No. 4Commons moves to end debate on hybrid Parliament sittingsGovernment House leader Mark Holland moved a motion to end debate on Government Business No. 1, which would maintain hybrid sittings with social distancing and vaccination rules. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis questioned how many ministers are immunocompromised and whether unvaccinated members had isolated after exposure. New Democrat MP Peter Julian said time allocation should not be used arbitrarily but noted the sudden reversal by Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois on hybrid tools. Bloc Québécois MP Mario Simard said his party listens to science and intends to be present in the House.3 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 51Wednesday, November 24, 2021 · sitting No. 3Commons holds emergency debate on B.C. flooding after throne speechThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an emergency debate on flooding in British Columbia. Members from all parties described widespread damage to homes, farms and infrastructure and called for coordinated federal, provincial and municipal recovery efforts.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 70Tuesday, November 23, 2021 · sitting No. 2House debates privilege over lab documents as new parliament opensThe House devoted most of the sitting to a question of privilege first raised by Conservative MP Gérard Deltell. He said the previous government defied a House order to produce documents on the National Microbiology Laboratory and used the courts against Parliament. Liberal House leader Mark Holland said all proceedings ended at dissolution and a fresh motion or committee report would be required before the matter could proceed.0 votes · 27 bills moved
  7. 0Monday, November 22, 2021 · sitting No. 1Commons opens 44th Parliament with speaker electionThe House devoted nearly all of its first sitting of the 44th Parliament to the election of a Speaker. The Clerk of the House opened proceedings by inviting Louis Plamondon, member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel, to preside over the vote under Standing Order 3.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 62Wednesday, June 23, 2021 · sitting No. 124Opposition grills Trudeau on ethics and lab documents as session endsQuestion period on ethics consumed the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Erin O'Toole pressed the Prime Minister on whether the Minister of National Defence had hired a person previously dismissed for sexual misconduct and on contracts awarded to Liberal Party contractor Tom Pitfield. Liberal MP Justin Trudeau replied that the government remained focused on supports for Canadians and on changing workplace culture.4 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 63Tuesday, June 22, 2021 · sitting No. 123House debates budget bill as Liberals seek passage before breakThe House of Commons spent the largest share of the sitting debating the Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill would allow Canada to finish the fight against COVID-19, heal recession wounds and create jobs and prosperity. The legislation remained before the House at the end of the day.8 votes · 8 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 70Monday, June 21, 2021 · sitting No. 122House continues debate on budget bill amid ethics and security clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-30, the budget implementation act. Ms. Louise Chabot of the Bloc Québécois questioned whether the bill adequately protects workers and seniors, noting that many measures remain temporary. Mr. Kevin Lamoureux of the Liberal Party highlighted ongoing support programs for Canadians during the pandemic.15 votes · 13 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 35Friday, June 18, 2021 · sitting No. 121Commons debates budget bill as opposition demands lab documents and defence censureThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to debate on the budget implementation act. Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire said the bill eases the use of tax havens and that health transfers stand at 20 per cent of costs rather than the 35 per cent sought by Quebec and the provinces. He added that housing funds reached Quebec too late to offset rising material costs.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 68Thursday, June 17, 2021 · sitting No. 120Commons debates censure motion against defence ministerThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative motion to censure the Minister of National Defence. Conservative MP James Bezan moved the motion, which cited misleading statements on fighter jet withdrawals, the service record, the dismissal of Vice-Admiral Norman and a cover-up of sexual misconduct allegations. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.11 votes · 11 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 58Wednesday, June 16, 2021 · sitting No. 119Commons finds Public Health Agency in contempt over withheld documentsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a privilege motion declaring the Public Health Agency of Canada in contempt for failing to comply with orders to produce unredacted documents on the Winnipeg laboratory. Conservative MP Gérard Deltell moved the motion, which requires the agency president to appear at the bar of the House. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux argued the documents had already been shared with committees and raised national-security concerns.4 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 40Tuesday, June 15, 2021 · sitting No. 118House debates Bloc motion on Quebec constitution powersThe House spent most of the day on a Bloc Québécois supply motion moved by Mr. Yves-François Blanchet that the House agree section 45 of the Constitution Act, 1982 grants Quebec and the provinces exclusive jurisdiction to amend their constitutions and acknowledge Quebec's will to enshrine that Quebeckers form a nation, French is the only official language of Quebec and the common language of the Quebec nation.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 66Monday, June 14, 2021 · sitting No. 117Liberals impose time limits on budget bill debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a government motion to limit debate on Bill C-30, the budget implementation act. Liberal House leader Mona Fortier moved that no more than five hours be allotted to report stage and five hours to third reading. Conservative finance critic Gérard Deltell said the move shut down debate for the second time in days, while Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland replied that 22 hours in the House and 40 hours in committee had already been spent on the bill.4 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 29Friday, June 11, 2021 · sitting No. 116Commons debates budget bill as question period turns to China and spendingThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to debate on the budget implementation act. Conservative MP Kerry Diotte said runaway spending threatens a sustainable future for Canada. Liberal MP Sean Fraser replied that rating agencies have reaffirmed the country's AAA credit rating and that the spending prevented a larger rise in the debt-to-GDP ratio.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  10. 67Thursday, June 10, 2021 · sitting No. 115Commons debates motion to extend June sitting hoursThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to debate on a Liberal motion to extend sitting hours through June. Under the motion the Commons would sit until midnight on Mondays and Wednesdays and until 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Debate continued without a vote at the end of the day.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 59Wednesday, June 9, 2021 · sitting No. 114Trudeau defends handling of Winnipeg lab documents amid opposition demandsQuestion period was dominated by repeated exchanges on the handling of documents related to the transfer of pathogens from the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pressed the government on national security concerns and the involvement of the Privy Council Office, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said unredacted materials had been shared with the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians.6 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 51Tuesday, June 8, 2021 · sitting No. 113House debates Conservative motion calling for housing supply measuresThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative supply motion moved by Brad Vis that called on the government to freeze home purchases by non-resident foreign buyers, replace the first-time home buyer incentive, strengthen money-laundering enforcement and introduce tax incentives to increase housing supply. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 60Monday, June 7, 2021 · sitting No. 112House advances conversion therapy ban amid broadcasting bill clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of government legislation to amend the Criminal Code and ban conversion therapy. Members from the NDP, Liberals and Conservatives exchanged views on the scope of the ban and the adequacy of a committee amendment that sought to clarify protected conversations.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 40Friday, June 4, 2021 · sitting No. 111Time allocation on broadcasting bill triggers extended points of orderLiberal MP Mona Fortier moved a time allocation motion limiting committee stage of Bill C-10 to five further hours. The motion prompted multiple points of order from Conservative MP Rachael Harder, NDP MP Peter Julian and Green Party MP Elizabeth May, who argued the motion failed to meet Standing Order 78(3) requirements for at least one sitting day.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 63Thursday, June 3, 2021 · sitting No. 110NDP supply day motion urges end to litigation over indigenous child welfareNew Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh moved a supply day motion calling on the government to cease its litigious approach to indigenous child welfare cases, complete the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action and deliver a plan by Canada Day to search former residential school sites. The motion, which took up 43 per cent of the sitting, remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 66Wednesday, June 2, 2021 · sitting No. 109Commons concurs in report condemning China sanctions on MPThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a concurrence motion for the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved concurrence in the report that condemns sanctions imposed by China on the member for Wellington—Halton Hills. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.5 votes · 9 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  17. 52Tuesday, June 1, 2021 · sitting No. 108Commons debates unredacted lab documents in supply motionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative supply motion moved by Michael Chong that would order the production of unredacted Public Health Agency of Canada documents concerning the 2019 shipment of Ebola and Henipah viruses to the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the subsequent dismissal of two scientists. The motion, which also requires review by the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel, remained before the House at adjournment.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video

May

  1. 35Monday, May 31, 2021 · sitting No. 107House debates conversion therapy ban in Criminal Code amendmentsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-6, an act to amend the Criminal Code on conversion therapy. Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay told the House that witnesses at the justice committee found the definition overbroad and imprecise. NDP MP Randall Garrison pointed to the for greater certainty clause and asked how it could be considered vague.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 59Friday, May 28, 2021 · sitting No. 106Commons debates firearms bill as Liberals defend voluntary buybackThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-21, an act to amend the Criminal Code on firearms. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen said the bill would affect only 3 to 5 per cent of gun owners and rejected Conservative claims that it amounted to an attack on legal owners. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin pressed for a mandatory rather than optional buyback program.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 73Thursday, May 27, 2021 · sitting No. 105Commons debates budget bill as Liberals defend rapid testing rolloutThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of the budget implementation bill at second reading. Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall said the national child-care program would create new permanent spending contrary to the finance minister's mandate letter. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen replied that many parents stay home for economic reasons and that the program would help those who cannot.1 vote · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 63Wednesday, May 26, 2021 · sitting No. 104Commons debates budget bill as Liberals fend off attacks on lab security and C-10The House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of the Budget Implementation Act 2021 No 1. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux opened the debate by stressing continued support for individuals and businesses during the pandemic while Conservative MP Corey Tochor said the bill lacks a growth plan. Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron pressed the government on its plan to raise old-age security only for those 75 and older.3 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 70Tuesday, May 25, 2021 · sitting No. 103Commons advances budget bill amid inflation and language clashesThe House spent most of the day on second reading of Bill C-30, the budget implementation act. Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay said the bill extends COVID-19 programs such as the wage subsidy and rent subsidy until September and called some measures essential while criticizing others as centralizing. Conservative MP Dave Epp asked whether the spending would drive inflation higher than the 3.4 per cent rate recorded last month.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 50Friday, May 14, 2021 · sitting No. 102Liberals move time allocation on UN indigenous rights billLiberal MP Mona Fortier moved a motion to allocate one further sitting day to third reading of Bill C-15, an act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the government was shutting down debate again and pressed for clarification on how free prior and informed consent would interact with the existing duty to consult. Minister David Lametti replied that the principle requires meaningful consultation and dialogue with affected indigenous peoples from the beginning of any project.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 41Thursday, May 13, 2021 · sitting No. 101Bloc motion urges government to avoid election during pandemicThe House spent most of the day debating a Bloc Québécois opposition motion that reminded members a general election was held in October 2019 and stated that holding another during the pandemic would be irresponsible. Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien moved the motion and argued the government must make every effort to keep voters from the polls while the pandemic continues. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus said his party agreed with the motion.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 70Wednesday, May 12, 2021 · sitting No. 100Commons advances UN indigenous rights declaration to third readingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. The bill was reported back from committee and moved to third reading, where it passed on division after brief debate.5 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 58Tuesday, May 11, 2021 · sitting No. 99Commons debates budget bill as Line 5 deadline approachesThe House spent most of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-30, the budget implementation act. Green Party MP Elizabeth May said the legislation is an omnibus bill but not offensive in nature. Conservative MP Pat Kelly questioned the distinction drawn between large budget bills from different governments.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 31Monday, May 10, 2021 · sitting No. 98House debates concurrence in Line 5 report as time allocation imposed on elections billThe House spent the largest share of the sitting debating a motion to concur in the first report of the Special Committee on the Economic Relationship between Canada and the United States. Conservative MP Greg McLean moved concurrence and warned that closure of Enbridge Line 5 on May 12 would threaten 30,000 jobs and refineries in Ontario and Quebec. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux accused the opposition of delaying government business with the concurrence debate.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 53Friday, May 7, 2021 · sitting No. 97Liberals advance elections act changes as pandemic vote fears persistThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders to amend the Canada Elections Act. Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu said Canadians oppose an election during the pandemic and accused the government of rushing the bill to trigger one. Conservative MP Adam Vaughan pressed for safer voting rules while questioning Conservative motives.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 67Thursday, May 6, 2021 · sitting No. 96Commons debates budget bill and Line 5 emergencyThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its sitting to continued debate on Bill C-30, the budget implementation act, and to an emergency debate on the Line 5 pipeline. New Democratic MP Peter Julian said the budget fails to tax overseas tax havens or impose a wealth tax, while Conservative MP Jamie Schmale questioned federal day-care plans that fall under provincial jurisdiction.0 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 61Wednesday, May 5, 2021 · sitting No. 95House holds emergency debate on Alberta COVID-19 crisisThe House devoted the largest share of its time to an emergency debate on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta. New Democrat MP Heather McPherson moved the adjournment motion, noting that Alberta reported nearly 2,000 new cases that day and that its per capita infection rate is the highest in Canada. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis and Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen also spoke during the debate.2 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 69Tuesday, May 4, 2021 · sitting No. 94Conservatives move motion to dismiss PM's chief of staff over Vance allegationsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Conservative opposition day motion under government orders that calls on the Prime Minister to dismiss his chief of staff, Katie Telford, for failing to act on sexual misconduct allegations against former chief of the defence staff Jonathan Vance. Conservative MP Candice Bergen moved the motion, which remains before the House.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 61Monday, May 3, 2021 · sitting No. 93House debates net-zero emissions bill as Conservatives press for border adjustmentsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on Government Orders for the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the government lacks an effective plan and urged border adjustments that account for international dimensions, while Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen defended the framework and questioned Conservative credibility on environmental legislation.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video

April

  1. 69Friday, April 30, 2021 · sitting No. 92Commons debates offshore health and safety bill as regulations lapseThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the offshore health and safety bill. Liberal MP Marc Serré said the government had consulted unions and industry to remove administrative burdens and align rules with international standards. Conservative MP Greg McLean and NDP MP Jack Harris pressed the government on why permanent regulations were not ready before the interim rules expired in December 2020.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 58Thursday, April 29, 2021 · sitting No. 91Conservatives move supply motion calling for vaccine access by May long weekendThe House spent the majority of its sitting on a Conservative opposition motion that calls on the government to ensure every Canadian adult has access to a vaccine by the May long weekend. Conservative leader Erin O'Toole moved the motion and cited low vaccination rates and extended dosing intervals as reasons for the call. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen said Canada ranks third in the G7 and G20 for vaccines administered per capita while O'Toole replied that the ranking rests on an interval the manufacturers did not recommend.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 65Wednesday, April 28, 2021 · sitting No. 90Commons advances back-to-work bill for Montreal port workersThe House spent the largest share of the sitting debating government legislation to end the work stoppage at the Port of Montreal. Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi told members the bill was introduced only after more than two years of mediation had failed to produce an agreement. Several opposition members argued the measure was unnecessary and undermined collective bargaining rights.3 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 54Tuesday, April 27, 2021 · sitting No. 89Liberals impose time limit on net-zero emissions bill debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a government motion to limit debate at second reading of Bill C-12, the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. Minister Catherine McKenna moved that no more than five further hours be allotted to the stage. Conservative MP Dan Albas said the government had already changed its climate plan three times while allowing only limited debate. New Democratic MP Taylor Bachrach pressed for a specific megatonne reduction target by 2025.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 48Monday, April 26, 2021 · sitting No. 88Budget debate dominates Commons as opposition presses on debt and spendingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of budget 2021 at second reading. Liberal MP Fayçal El-Khoury defended the plan's investments in youth and post-secondary education while Conservative MP Eric Melillo questioned the absence of a path to balance. Bloc Québécois MP Denis Trudel pressed for immediate housing measures in Quebec and New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan called for partial student-loan forgiveness.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 33Friday, April 23, 2021 · sitting No. 87Commons debates firearms legislation as Conservatives challenge border stepsThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-21, an act to amend the Criminal Code on firearms. Conservative MP Michael Barrett asked about negative effects on law-abiding owners while Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs criticized the repeal of mandatory minimum penalties for weapons offences. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux pressed Conservatives to support the measure for public safety.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  7. 53Thursday, April 22, 2021 · sitting No. 86Commons devotes most of day to budget bill debateThe House devoted 55 per cent of its sitting to debate on the budget bill. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen said the measures would restore pre-pandemic economic resiliency and expand child care. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the child care plan overlooked telecommuting and gig work. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin asked whether conditions would be attached to transfers for Quebec.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 35Wednesday, April 21, 2021 · sitting No. 85Commons holds emergency debate on third-wave COVID responseThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an emergency debate on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, initiated by Green Party MP Elizabeth May under Standing Order 52. The motion to adjourn for the debate passed after brief procedural exchanges, and members from several parties examined border measures, provincial capacity and lessons from other jurisdictions.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 43Tuesday, April 20, 2021 · sitting No. 84Commons spends half day debating budget amid clashes over vaccines and seniorsThe House spent half the sitting on the budget debate. Conservative MP Ed Fast said the document broke the finance minister's mandate against new permanent spending. Liberal MP Sean Fraser defended the government's pandemic response measures. Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien called for monthly increases to seniors' benefits.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 60Monday, April 19, 2021 · sitting No. 83House debates digital privacy bill as Liberals face fire over vaccinesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-11, the digital charter implementation act. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz opened the discussion by highlighting public concerns over personal data security and said the bill would strengthen the powers of the privacy commissioner. Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie questioned the government's competence on privacy protection and said the legislation fell short on several fronts including identity verification.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 41Friday, April 16, 2021 · sitting No. 82Commons spends most of day debating net-zero emissions billThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay said the bill requires an action plan, measures and review by an independent body to assess whether targets are met and whether Canada meets its Paris Agreement obligations. Green Party MP Elizabeth May said Bill C-12 is the weakest such law in the world and asked why the minister did not study stricter legislation from other countries.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 73Thursday, April 15, 2021 · sitting No. 81Commons limits debate on UN indigenous rights declaration billThe House devoted nearly half the sitting to a time allocation motion on Bill C-15, An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Liberal MP Mona Fortier moved to limit second-reading debate to one further sitting day. Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien called the motion a habitual gag order, while Justice Minister David Lametti said the bill contained no surprises and required prompt passage.2 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 40Wednesday, April 14, 2021 · sitting No. 80Emergency debate on Laurentian University dominates Commons sittingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an emergency debate on the financial crisis at Laurentian University. NDP MP Charlie Angus opened the debate by calling on the federal government to intervene to protect French-language and Indigenous programs threatened by the university's use of creditor protection. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen questioned how the crisis had developed so quickly and pressed for details of any federal plan.2 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 65Tuesday, April 13, 2021 · sitting No. 79House debates repeal of mandatory minimum sentences in Bill C-22The House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for Bill C-22, which would repeal mandatory minimum penalties for 14 offences, expand conditional sentences and require police to consider warnings or referrals for simple drug possession. Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree told the House the changes address systemic racism that has disproportionately affected Indigenous and Black communities. NDP MP Alistair MacGregor said the bill falls short because it offers warnings rather than decriminalization.0 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 29Monday, April 12, 2021 · sitting No. 78Commons debates economic statement bill as debt limit risesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting debating Bill C-14 to implement the fall economic statement. Liberal MP Sean Fraser outlined pandemic support measures in the bill while Conservative MP Marty Morantz questioned the inclusion of an increase to the federal debt limit from $1.1 trillion to $1.8 trillion and called for separate legislation.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video

March

  1. 38Friday, March 26, 2021 · sitting No. 77Commons spends most time on digital privacy billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-11, the digital charter implementation act. Minister François-Philippe Champagne told members the legislation would deliver strong privacy protections for Canadians while giving businesses clear rules to foster innovation. Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen cited Jim Balsillie in arguing that the bill fails to curb the surveillance economy, and New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan pressed the minister on consent rules that could allow new commercial uses of personal data without consent.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 73Thursday, March 25, 2021 · sitting No. 76Conservatives move opposition motion seeking WE documents amid supply debateConservative MP Michael Barrett moved an opposition motion that the House spend the largest share of its sitting debating, calling for production of documents on pandemic spending inquiries including the Canada Student Service Grant and WE Charity. The motion seeks due diligence reports from the Privy Council Office and testimony from several named individuals by set deadlines.10 votes · 8 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 65Wednesday, March 24, 2021 · sitting No. 75Commons opens debate on bill to repeal mandatory minimum sentencesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-22, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Justice Minister David Lametti told members the bill would repeal mandatory minimum penalties for all drug offences and certain firearms offences to address systemic discrimination and overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black Canadians in prisons. The bill was referred to committee at the end of the day.5 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 64Tuesday, March 23, 2021 · sitting No. 74Conservatives move supply day motion seeking COVID-19 reopening planThe House spent most of the sitting on a Conservative opposition day motion that called on the government to present within 20 days a data-driven plan with benchmarks for permanently lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner moved the motion and defended it against charges that it would override provincial jurisdiction. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that provinces hold constitutional responsibility for public-health measures.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 41Monday, March 22, 2021 · sitting No. 73NDP supply motion calls for removal of profit from long-term careNew Democrats used the day's main supply motion to demand that Ottawa bar profit from long-term care. Jagmeet Singh moved that national standards now under development eliminate for-profit operators, citing higher infection and death rates in those homes during the pandemic. Kevin Lamoureux asked whether provinces had been consulted, and Singh replied that provincial opposition had not halted universal health care.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 45Friday, March 12, 2021 · sitting No. 72House advances Bill C-24 at third reading after lengthy debateThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to third reading of Bill C-24, which amends the Employment Insurance Act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill is critical to supporting Canadians during the pandemic and that the Liberal caucus recognizes it must pass. Conservative MP Cheryl Gallant raised repeated points of order, stating that the member was not speaking to the bill and was instead justifying the government's use of closure on other legislation.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 69Thursday, March 11, 2021 · sitting No. 71Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as EI changes advanceThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-7 to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying, resuming consideration of Senate amendments after earlier stages.3 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 69Wednesday, March 10, 2021 · sitting No. 70Commons spends most time debating net-zero emissions billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. Members discussed timelines for emissions targets, the role of an advisory board and the need for parliamentary oversight of ministerial reports.6 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 34Tuesday, March 9, 2021 · sitting No. 69Conservatives move supply motion on aid for hospitality, airlines and small firmsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Conservative opposition motion moved by Ed Fast that called on the government to include sector-specific measures for hospitality, tourism and charitable workers, repayable loans to airlines tied to refunds and job guarantees, and improved lending supports for small and medium businesses in the next federal budget. Fast said the absence of a budget for two years had left many Canadians behind despite repeated government promises. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen welcomed the motion as substantive but defended the government's borrowing to support workers.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  10. 59Monday, March 8, 2021 · sitting No. 68Commons advances bill to extend employment insurance benefits amid pandemicThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-24, which would extend additional weeks of regular employment insurance benefits and adjust eligibility rules for the Canada recovery benefit. Minister of Employment Carla Qualtrough told members the changes respond to ongoing labour-market effects of COVID-19 and must be passed quickly. Conservative employment critic Raquel Dancho pressed the government on why the extension had not been planned earlier given known second-wave impacts.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video

February

  1. 37Friday, February 26, 2021 · sitting No. 67Commons debates firearms bill at second readingPublic Safety Minister Bill Blair moved second reading of Bill C-21, an act to amend certain acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms). The bill would impose some of the strongest gun control measures in Canadian history, including national restrictions on handguns and measures to address assault weapons. Conservative MP Alex Ruff pressed the minister for data showing that the proposed prohibitions would reduce gun violence, while New Democrat MP Jack Harris and Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche raised concerns about the treatment of airsoft rifles and the scope of municipal handgun controls.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 47Thursday, February 25, 2021 · sitting No. 66House debates Bloc motion to raise old age security by $110 a monthThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Bloc Québécois opposition day motion that calls on the government to increase old age security benefits by $110 a month for recipients aged 65 and older. Andréanne Larouche moved the motion, which acknowledges the financial pressures on seniors during the pandemic and the debt owed to those who built the country. The motion remained before the House when the sitting ended.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 70Wednesday, February 24, 2021 · sitting No. 65Commons clashes over vaccine pace as points of order take most timePoints of order consumed 25 per cent of the sitting as members debated a motion to extend proceedings for Senate amendments to Bill C-7 on medical assistance in dying. The motion, moved by Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen after consultations among parties, was defeated on a voice vote.5 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 34Tuesday, February 23, 2021 · sitting No. 64Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as Senate amendments stall progressThe House of Commons spent the largest portion of its sitting on debate over Bill C-7 to amend the Criminal Code on medical assistance in dying. Justice Minister David Lametti moved that the House agree with Senate amendment 1(a)(ii) while disagreeing with amendment 1(a)(i) on definitions, consent and capacity, leaving the bill's final form unresolved before a Friday deadline. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen pressed on the urgency of meeting the deadline to avoid a split regime with Quebec.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  5. 62Monday, February 22, 2021 · sitting No. 63House debates tourism agency appointment in lengthy committee report voteThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a motion to concur in the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Industry Science and Technology. Conservative MP James Cumming opened the debate by criticizing the appointment of Marsha Walden as president of the Canadian Tourism Commission and called for greater certainty for the sector. Liberal MPs Kevin Lamoureux and Mark Gerretsen pressed Cumming on pandemic restrictions and comments by another Conservative member.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 47Friday, February 19, 2021 · sitting No. 62Commons debates economic statement amid clashes over vaccine delaysThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of the Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020 at second reading. Conservative MP Ed Fast said the government had created a $1-trillion bill that would burden future generations, while Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen defended the record of support programs and criticized the previous government's approach to scientists.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 70Thursday, February 18, 2021 · sitting No. 61House debates motion to recognize Uyghur genocide in ChinaConservative MP Michael Chong moved a supply motion calling on the House to recognize that the People's Republic of China has engaged in actions consistent with the Genocide Convention against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims. The motion notes the policy of acting in concert with allies on such recognitions and the bipartisan position already taken in the United States. Debate continued with interventions from members of all parties and a vote scheduled for later in the sitting.0 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 66Wednesday, February 17, 2021 · sitting No. 60House begins second reading of UNDRIP implementation billThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-15, an act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Justice Minister David Lametti told the House that decades of negotiations at the United Nations and work by Canadian indigenous leaders had brought the legislation to this stage. Conservative MP Jamie Schmale said his party supports reconciliation and indigenous rights but raised concerns about broadly worded provisions and the lack of definitions in the bill.3 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 68Tuesday, February 16, 2021 · sitting No. 59House advances finance report and human trafficking awareness dayThe Standing Committee on Finance presented its pre-budget report on economic growth and recovery after months of delays caused by the pandemic and virtual sittings, with chair Wayne Easter noting 793 briefs received. The House also considered concurrence in the status of women committee's report calling for February 22 to be declared national human trafficking awareness day, with Conservative MP Jag Sahota emphasizing the need to protect children from exploitation.2 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 44Friday, February 5, 2021 · sitting No. 58Commons debates broadcasting bill as vaccine delays draw fireThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-10, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec argued the bill grants excessive powers to the CRTC and conflates cultural policy with online harm. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault replied that the legislation addresses cultural investments by online platforms and has no connection to child pornography or terrorism measures still to come.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 52Thursday, February 4, 2021 · sitting No. 57Commons debates special committee on Canada-U.S. economic tiesThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative motion to create a special committee examining all aspects of Canada-U.S. economic relations and post-pandemic recovery. Conservative MP Tracy Gray moved the motion, noting daily trade exceeding $1.5 billion and the need for coordinated action on issues such as energy and travel. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen responded that the government had already negotiated a new NAFTA and would continue a team Canada approach.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 68Wednesday, February 3, 2021 · sitting No. 56Trudeau vows to meet September vaccine target as opposition questions paceQuestion period on health consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservative leader Erin O'Toole pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canada's lagging vaccination rate. O'Toole noted that only 124000 Canadians had received both doses and asked how the government would reach 2.1 million vaccinations per week. Trudeau replied that weekly shipments from Pfizer and Moderna would deliver the six million doses promised by the end of March and that all Canadians who want a shot would receive one by September.5 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 37Tuesday, February 2, 2021 · sitting No. 55Commons debates economic statement act for most of sittingThe House of Commons spent the largest portion of its sitting debating the Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020 at second reading. Liberal MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada said the government had supplied provinces and territories with prevention and screening support for their health care systems. Conservative MP Ted Falk asked how many of 10,000 ventilators bought for Quebec were in use.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  14. 55Monday, February 1, 2021 · sitting No. 54House debates standing orders modernization as vaccine delays draw fireThe House spent nearly half the sitting on a required debate under Standing Order 51 on possible changes to the standing orders. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux urged modernization of voting procedures and electronic options while Conservative MP Tom Kmiec and Bloc Québécois MP Mario Beaulieu pressed for fewer recorded votes and faster electronic voting. New Democrat MP Peter Julian asked that the procedure and House affairs committee also examine confidence conventions.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video

January

  1. 38Friday, January 29, 2021 · sitting No. 53Commons advances UK trade continuity bill amid vaccine supply clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement Implementation Act. Members debated Bill C-18 at second reading under Government Orders and again later in the day, with the bill remaining before the House.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 39Thursday, January 28, 2021 · sitting No. 52Commons advances Canada-UK trade continuity bill at second readingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second-reading debate of Bill C-18, the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement Implementation Act. International Trade Minister Mary Ng opened the debate and later answered questions on future negotiations, transparency and the absence of a sunset clause. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  3. 66Wednesday, January 27, 2021 · sitting No. 51Commons debates economic statement bill as vaccine supply questions dominate QPThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the Economic Statement Implementation Act 2020. Members from all parties addressed the bill's spending measures and their effects on northern and rural communities.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 33Tuesday, January 26, 2021 · sitting No. 50Commons advances economic statement bill as vaccine delays draw fireThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020. Bill C-14 remained at second reading after speeches from Conservative MP Philip Lawrence, Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and New Democrat MP Gord Johns that examined federal supports for businesses and individuals during the pandemic.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  5. 27Monday, January 25, 2021 · sitting No. 49Commons holds emergency debate on Keystone XL cancellationThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to an emergency debate on the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole moved the adjournment motion and argued that the decision had cost thousands of Canadian jobs in the energy sector. The debate continued through multiple interventions from members of all parties.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video