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129 sittings in 2022; 21 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 63Wednesday, December 14, 2022 · sitting No. 148Health care dominates question period as premiers press Trudeau for meetingHealth care took the largest share of oral questions, with 22 interventions. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to accept an invitation from premiers to discuss strained systems, including hallway medicine and mental health waits. Trudeau replied that he has met premiers more than any predecessor and that the federal government has added $72 billion while seeking results alongside new money.3 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 35Tuesday, December 13, 2022 · sitting No. 147House advances online news bill to third reading amid ethics and health clashesThe House spent the largest share of the day on government orders for the Online News Act. Minister Pablo Rodriguez moved third reading of Bill C-18 after the bill received support from the Bloc Québécois despite concerns over its requirements for two journalists per outlet. Debate focused on compensation for Canadian media from digital platforms.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 30Monday, December 12, 2022 · sitting No. 146Commons debates bill to tighten sanctions on IranThe House devoted most of the sitting to second reading of Bill S-8, which would amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to bar entry to individuals subject to sanctions for human rights violations. Minister Marco Mendicino told members the legislation would close loopholes that allow sanctioned persons to seek entry or delay removal.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  4. 52Friday, December 9, 2022 · sitting No. 145Commons advances judges act bill at third readingJustice Minister David Lametti moved third reading of Bill C-9 to amend the Judges Act. The bill received unanimous support at second reading and aims to improve handling of judicial conduct complaints while preserving judicial independence. Conservative MP Michael Cooper and Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin raised concerns about the judicial appointment process and its effect on public trust.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 63Thursday, December 8, 2022 · sitting No. 144Commons debates Conservative motion to cancel carbon tax on food productionConservative MP Luc Berthold moved an opposition day motion calling on the government to cancel the carbon tax on all food chain inputs and production. The motion cited the Canada Food Price Report 2023, rising grocery costs and record food bank use. Debate continued through the day with the vote to follow.6 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 63Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · sitting No. 143Commons holds take-note debate on missing and murdered indigenous women and girlsThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on a take-note debate on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. Members heard personal testimony from families of victims and discussed the need for immediate action on the calls from the national inquiry.5 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 42Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · sitting No. 142Commons limits debate on fall economic statement billThe House spent most of the day on a government motion to allocate time for further consideration of Bill C-32, the fall economic statement implementation act. Mark Holland moved that one further sitting day be allotted to report stage and one to third reading. Gérard Deltell said the frequent use of closure attacked democracy while Alain Therrien said the NDP and Liberals had negotiated 20 such motions.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 30Monday, December 5, 2022 · sitting No. 141Commons spends day on fall economic statement amid carbon tax clashesThe House spent the largest portion of its time on the fall economic statement implementation act. Conservative MP Eric Duncan moved to delete the short title of Bill C-32. Members from the Conservative, Liberal, Bloc Québécois and Green parties debated the bill's provisions on carbon pricing and health transfers.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  9. 31Friday, December 2, 2022 · sitting No. 140Commons debates historic places act amid charter concernsGovernment orders on the historic places of Canada act took up the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP John Aldag spoke in support of Bill C-23 and its links to national historic sites. Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu raised concerns over subclause 43(3) allowing warrantless searches and seizures in parks, contrary to charter section 8. Aldag said the bill should go to committee for study and possible amendments to ensure charter compliance.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  10. 58Thursday, December 1, 2022 · sitting No. 139Commons opens second reading debate on cybersecurity billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading debate of Bill C-26, an act respecting cybersecurity that amends the Telecommunications Act. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino moved the bill and said cybersecurity is national security, requiring stronger defences against current threats.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video

November

  1. 64Wednesday, November 30, 2022 · sitting No. 138House advances bill to create national council for reconciliationThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate at third reading of Bill C-29, the national council for reconciliation act. Liberal MP Arif Virani told members the bill advances accountability for historical wrongs against indigenous peoples. Conservative MP Gary Vidal noted an amendment requiring the Prime Minister rather than a minister to respond to the council's annual report.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 67Tuesday, November 29, 2022 · sitting No. 137Commons debates amendments to national reconciliation council billThe House devoted most of the sitting to government orders on Bill C-29, the proposed National Council for Reconciliation Act. Liberal parliamentary secretary Kamal Khera moved amendments to clause 10 to delete lines concerning the board of directors and to clause 12 to expand language requirements for Indigenous persons. Conservative MP Eric Melillo moved an amendment to clause 10 on the remaining directors and raised concerns about removal of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples from the legislation.4 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 49Monday, November 28, 2022 · sitting No. 136House debates digital privacy bill as Poilievre challenges Freeland on inflationThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate at second reading of Bill C-27, the digital charter implementation act. New Democrat MP Brian Masse said the bill bundles three measures that should be considered separately and called for more time on the artificial intelligence provisions. Conservative MP Dan Mazier and Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan also spoke during the extended discussion.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 40Friday, November 25, 2022 · sitting No. 135Commons debates bill for independent CBSA and RCMP review bodyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-20, which would establish an independent public complaints and review commission for the Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP. Liberal MP Darrell Samson told the House the bill responds to long-standing needs and to a recent Federal Court decision requiring the RCMP to reply to interim reports within six months. Bloc Québécois MP Sylvie Bérubé asked what solutions the bill offers for independent complaint processes, and NDP MP Peter Julian pressed on whether unions such as the Customs and Immigration Union had been fully consulted.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 30Thursday, November 24, 2022 · sitting No. 134Commons advances Criminal Code bill to ease court delaysThe House spent most of the day debating government legislation to amend the Criminal Code and allow virtual appearances in certain proceedings. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the changes would modernize the justice system while preserving judicial independence. New Democrat MP Gord Johns pressed the government on why it had rejected earlier recommendations to increase legal aid funding.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  6. 68Wednesday, November 23, 2022 · sitting No. 133Commons debates criminal code bill to ease court delaysThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill S-4, an act to amend the Criminal Code and related statutes to allow greater use of technology in criminal proceedings. Parliamentary secretary Gary Anandasangaree said the measures would help the justice system operate while respecting public health requirements. Members from the NDP, Conservative and Bloc Québécois raised questions about timing, preliminary inquiries and in-person testimony.3 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 54Tuesday, November 22, 2022 · sitting No. 132Commons advances bill to create complaints commission for RCMP and border agencyThe House devoted most of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-20, which would replace the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission with a new public complaints and review commission covering both the RCMP and the Canada Border Services Agency. Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud said the party supported the bill at first reading and welcomed mechanisms that would let complainants track outcomes. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the legislation would help restore public confidence in policing and border enforcement.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 57Monday, November 21, 2022 · sitting No. 131Liberals move time allocation on fall economic statement billGovernment House leader Mark Holland moved a time allocation motion to limit second reading debate on Bill C-32, the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022, after 18 hours and 120 interventions. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu and Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud objected that the measure curtailed proper scrutiny of missing supports for seniors and seasonal workers. NDP MP Peter Julian defended the motion, citing the need to advance student-loan interest relief and other measures to committee.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 30Friday, November 18, 2022 · sitting No. 130Commons advances fall economic statement amid spending clashesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on the fall economic statement implementation act. Conservative MP Dave Epp said the government inherited a balanced budget seven years ago but chose to increase spending and debt. Liberal MP Wayne Long countered that only in an alternative reality would Conservatives claim fiscal stewardship and listed three measures in the statement that his constituents support.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  10. 66Thursday, November 17, 2022 · sitting No. 129Commons debates fall economic statement amid opposition attacks on affordabilityThe House devoted most of its sitting to debate on the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022 at second reading. Liberal MP Judy A. Sgro highlighted support for cost-of-living pressures, dental care and seniors. Conservative MP Terry Dowdall said constituents saw no affordability gains and pressed for carbon-tax removal.0 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 54Wednesday, November 16, 2022 · sitting No. 128Commons advances fall economic statement bill amid inflation clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting debating the fall economic statement implementation act at second reading. Liberal MP Francesco Sorbara told members the bill reflects fiscal responsibility while supporting families through targeted affordability measures. Conservative MP Alex Ruff questioned its impact on local farmers facing higher input costs.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 55Tuesday, November 15, 2022 · sitting No. 127House advances fall economic statement bill amid carbon tax clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022. Liberal MP Andy Fillmore told the House the bill would cancel federal interest on student loans and expand housing measures. Conservative MP Ryan Williams pressed for faster action on skilled trades shortages to support secondary suite construction.3 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 29Monday, November 14, 2022 · sitting No. 126House begins debate on fall economic statement billDebate on Bill C-32, the fall economic statement implementation act, occupied the largest share of the sitting as the measure received second reading. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Randy Boissonnault said the bill would deliver targeted supports while keeping the deficit lower than forecast. Conservative MP Eric Melillo countered that further spending would worsen inflation.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  14. 49Friday, November 4, 2022 · sitting No. 125Liberals table digital charter bill as house debates economic updateThe House devoted the largest share of its time to second reading of Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act 2022. Minister François-Philippe Champagne moved the bill and stressed its privacy protections for children, rules on algorithms and a new framework for responsible artificial intelligence. Conservative MP Rick Perkins said the bill fell short of declaring privacy a basic human right while NDP MP Rachel Blaney questioned whether the proposed tribunal would act as a political override of the privacy commissioner.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 48Thursday, November 3, 2022 · sitting No. 124Commons debates veterans report on homelessness as economic statement tabledThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a concurrence motion on the first report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. Conservative MP Blake Richards moved concurrence in the report on ending homelessness among veterans and noted the absence of a government response to two prior committee reports on the same subject. Liberal MP Darrell Samson defended the veteran and family well-being fund created in 2018.2 votes · 8 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 53Wednesday, November 2, 2022 · sitting No. 123Poilievre demands freeze on spending and taxes ahead of economic updateConservative MP Pierre Poilievre pressed the government three times during question period on the economy to commit to freezing spending and taxes in the fall economic update. He said the Prime Minister's half a trillion dollars of inflationary deficits have produced a 40-year high in inflation and that tripling the carbon tax would worsen the cost of heating and groceries. Liberal MP Justin Trudeau replied that the government is delivering targeted supports such as a doubled GST credit and dental care for children while the Conservatives oppose those measures.3 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  17. 58Tuesday, November 1, 2022 · sitting No. 122Conservatives move to audit $54-million ArriveCAN app spendingThe House devoted most of the sitting to a Conservative opposition motion that called on the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of all payments, contracts and subcontracts related to the ArriveCAN app. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said $54 million had been spent on an application that could have been built for far less and that government accounts of the spending were inconsistent. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen dismissed the motion as an exercise in conspiracy rather than curiosity.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video

October

  1. 47Monday, October 31, 2022 · sitting No. 121Commons spends most of day debating environmental protection billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on Bill S-5, the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, at second reading. Conservative MP Damien Kurek questioned the value of Senate amendments without committee study, while Liberal MP Terry Duguid urged swift referral to the environment committee. Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud challenged the government's claim that the bill creates a right to a healthy environment.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 32Friday, October 28, 2022 · sitting No. 120Commons advances judges act reform after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating Bill C-9, an act to amend the Judges Act, at second reading. Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis said the bill must strengthen provisions to end salary and pension payments to judges facing serious misconduct charges and to limit their use of taxpayer funds for appeals. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux noted that time allocation had been applied to move the bill through second reading and that it still requires committee study plus report and third reading stages.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  3. 68Thursday, October 27, 2022 · sitting No. 119Commons advances cost of living bill amid clashes over inflation and spendingThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-31, the cost of living relief act no. 2. Liberal MP Mona Fortier moved two amendments to clause 3 that adjust how payments and rent are calculated for the proposed benefit. Liberal MP Sean Casey opened debate by noting five hours of committee study and the bill's intended effects on constituents.4 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 64Wednesday, October 26, 2022 · sitting No. 118House allots one more day to judges act amendmentsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a government motion to limit debate on Bill C-9, an act to amend the Judges Act, to one further sitting day at second reading. Conservative MP Rob Moore and Green Party MP Elizabeth May opposed the time allocation, while Justice Minister David Lametti defended the measure as necessary to allow the Canadian Judicial Council to discipline judges whose conduct brings the administration of justice into disrepute.3 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 47Tuesday, October 25, 2022 · sitting No. 117Bloc motion to sever monarchy ties dominates supply debateThe House devoted most of the sitting to a Bloc Québécois supply motion that called on the government to take steps to end ties between Canada and the British monarchy. Yves-François Blanchet moved the motion and said other parties had failed to rally in defence of the Crown. The motion remained before the House when proceedings ended.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 44Monday, October 24, 2022 · sitting No. 116Commons advances environmental bill as Conservatives question Liberal agendaThe House spent the largest share of its time on the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act. Conservative MP Jeremy Patzer said the government must be questioned on its environmental announcements because of past hypocrisy and failures. Green Party MP Elizabeth May raised a point of order on relevance during his remarks.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 29Friday, October 21, 2022 · sitting No. 115House debates Judges Act amendments as Poilievre presses RCMP interference claimsGovernment orders on Bill C-9 to amend the Judges Act occupied the largest share of sitting time. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec said the bill shores up federal courts and would have passed earlier without the 2021 election. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the Canadian Judicial Council expressed disappointment at the pace of the legislation.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  8. 29Thursday, October 20, 2022 · sitting No. 114Commons spends most of day on supply motion to exempt home heating from carbon taxConservative MP Pierre Poilievre moved a supply-day motion calling on the government to exempt home heating fuels from the carbon tax, citing rising costs for one-tenth of Canadians who rely on oil or propane. The motion, which occupied 41 per cent of the sitting, remained before the House at adjournment. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that Conservatives had supported carbon pricing in their 2021 platform and accused the opposition of breaking that promise.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  9. 65Wednesday, October 19, 2022 · sitting No. 113Commons debates bill to update environmental protection lawThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act. New Democrat MP Laurel Collins said the bill leaves loopholes that allow industries to conceal toxic ingredients and delays enforcement of the right to a healthy environment. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux asked about expanded labelling requirements for consumer products.3 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 61Tuesday, October 18, 2022 · sitting No. 112Commons concurs in procedure committee membership reportLiberal MP Bardish Chagger presented the 16th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on committee memberships and moved concurrence. Conservative MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay secured unanimous consent to amend the membership by substituting several Conservative members on the committee.4 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 40Monday, October 17, 2022 · sitting No. 111Disability benefit bill debated as carbon tax clashes fill question periodThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act. Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith said the income supports the federal government provides make a world of difference and noted that the lowest poverty rate among any demographic is among seniors as a result of old age security and the guaranteed income supplement. He said the priority for all members should be to write to the finance minister as part of the fiscal update to ensure the benefit is financed as soon as possible.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 32Friday, October 7, 2022 · sitting No. 110House debates cost of living bill as carbon tax clashes dominate question periodThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-31, the cost of living relief act that would create a Canada dental benefit and rental supports. Liberal MP Viviane Lapointe told the House the measures would help uninsured Canadians afford dental care and low-income renters meet housing costs. Several members pressed the government to respect provincial jurisdiction and to move toward permanent public dental coverage.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  13. 68Thursday, October 6, 2022 · sitting No. 109NDP supply-day motion targets grocery profits amid inflation debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an NDP motion under government orders that calls on the government to recognize corporate greed as a driver of inflation and to take further action to support families facing higher costs for groceries. The motion, moved by NDP MP Alistair MacGregor, highlights record profits at major grocery chains and stagnant wages for workers and producers. Debate featured exchanges with Liberal MP Kody Blois, who questioned whether the motion prejudged the outcome of a related agriculture committee study, and with Conservative MP Marty Morantz, who criticized the NDP approach to taxes.1 vote · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 68Wednesday, October 5, 2022 · sitting No. 108Commons advances cost-of-living relief bills amid carbon-tax clashesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 and the Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2. Members debated Bill C-30 at third reading and Bill C-31 at second reading, measures that would expand the GST credit, introduce dental benefits for children and provide rental support for low-income households.4 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 49Tuesday, October 4, 2022 · sitting No. 107Commons advances cost of living bill amid clashes over carbon taxThe House devoted nearly half its sitting to debate of the Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux told the House the legislation would deliver extra disposable income to Canadians facing inflation through an enhanced GST credit. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the bill did nothing to offset the government's plan to triple the carbon tax.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 36Monday, October 3, 2022 · sitting No. 106Commons concurs in report condemning fake Ukraine referendumsThe largest portion of the sitting was devoted to routine proceedings on committees of the House. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved concurrence in the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, which condemns the fake referendums held in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux urged all parties to maintain a unified voice in support of Ukraine.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video

September

  1. 39Thursday, September 29, 2022 · sitting No. 105Supply motion on taxes dominates as Poilievre presses Freeland on carbon pricingThe House spent the bulk of its sitting on a Conservative supply motion moved by Andrew Scheer that called on the government to commit to no new taxes on gas, groceries, home heating and pay cheques. Scheer told the House the cost of government is driving up inflation and that Liberal policy produces smaller paycheques and higher prices. Kevin Lamoureux replied that Canada is faring better than the United States and Europe and that the government has brought forward measures to support families.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 65Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · sitting No. 104Commons advances debate on national reconciliation council billThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-29, an act to establish a national council for reconciliation. New Democrat MP Blake Desjarlais said the government is moving too slowly on reconciliation and cited call to action 66 on indigenous youth. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux asked which specific call to action required more effort.6 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 31Tuesday, September 27, 2022 · sitting No. 103Conservatives move to end carbon tax tripling amid supply debateThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition day motion calling on the government to scrap its plan to triple the carbon tax. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told the House that the tax increases on gas, home heating and groceries would fuel inflation and that the Parliamentary Budget Officer had found the tax costs 60 per cent of households more than they receive back. Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan and Bloc Québécois MP Mario Simard challenged the motion during the debate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  4. 33Monday, September 26, 2022 · sitting No. 102House holds emergency debate on hurricane Fiona responseThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on an emergency debate about the federal response to hurricane Fiona. NDP MP Richard Cannings moved the adjournment motion and stressed the need for immediate federal action on damaged infrastructure and lost livelihoods in Atlantic Canada. Conservative MP Stephen Ellis and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux also spoke during the debate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  5. 41Friday, September 23, 2022 · sitting No. 101House debates cost of living relief bills as Poilievre challenges tax hikesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to oral questions on taxation. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre asked the government to cancel planned increases on paycheques, gas, heat and groceries, citing a Fraser Institute report that Canadians now spend more on taxes than on shelter, food and clothing combined.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 30Thursday, September 22, 2022 · sitting No. 100Commons debates dental and rental relief bill as Poilievre presses Trudeau on taxesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-31, an act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos moved the bill and said the measures would expand dental coverage for children and provide support for low-income renters. Conservative MP Luc Berthold asked whether Quebec had been consulted on the dental program, while Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron questioned compensation for Quebeckers already paying for similar services.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  7. 34Wednesday, September 21, 2022 · sitting No. 99House begins debate on national council for reconciliation billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-29, which would create a national council for reconciliation to monitor progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller moved the bill and noted that it addresses calls 53 to 55, with call 56 to follow once the council is established. Conservative MP Gary Vidal and NDP MP Blake Desjarlais questioned the scope of consultation and the bill's assignment of reporting duties to the minister rather than the prime minister.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 42Tuesday, September 20, 2022 · sitting No. 98Commons opens debate on Canada disability benefit billThe second reading of Bill C-22, an act to establish the Canada disability benefit, occupied the largest portion of the sitting. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough said the framework legislation would provide supplemental income to reduce poverty among persons with disabilities while respecting provincial and territorial programs. Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault said disability is a social construct and that the bill must ensure social and economic autonomy for those affected.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 0Friday, September 16, 2022 · sitting No. 97Commons pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth IIThe House of Commons spent the day hearing tributes to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Mr. Ken Hardie reflected on the historic moment and the family connections it forges. Erin O'Toole expressed deepest sympathies to the royal family and described the Queen as sovereign and commander-in-chief of the Canadian Armed Forces.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhereProvisional score
  10. 0Thursday, September 15, 2022 · sitting No. 96Commons devotes day to tributes for Queen Elizabeth IILiberal MP Justin Trudeau told the House that Canada lost the only sovereign most members have known and that the Queen's absence has struck the country palpably. He said it is important to recognize the service and leadership she provided.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere

June

  1. 68Thursday, June 23, 2022 · sitting No. 95Commons advances hybrid sittings order amid opposition criticismThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Business No. 19, an order to continue hybrid proceedings into the fall. Government House leader Mark Holland moved to end debate on the motion and defended the measure as providing stability for a year while allowing the procedure committee to review options later. Conservative House leader John Brassard and Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault objected to the timing and permanence of the hybrid provisions.6 votes · 9 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 68Wednesday, June 22, 2022 · sitting No. 94Commons debates gun control bill as opposition presses on inflation and passportsThe House devoted its longest sitting segment to debate on Bill C-21, the government's Criminal Code amendments on firearms. No vote was taken by the end of the day.4 votes · 9 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 71Tuesday, June 21, 2022 · sitting No. 93Liberals impose time limit on firearms bill debateThe House spent most of Tuesday on a government motion to allocate five more hours to second reading of Bill C-21, an act to amend the Criminal Code and other statutes on firearms. Conservative MP John Brassard said the motion attacked Parliament after only three hours and 24 minutes of debate and noted his party's rejected offer to split the bill. Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said the step was required because the Conservatives had obstructed measures that would raise sentences for illegal gun smugglers.4 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 70Monday, June 20, 2022 · sitting No. 92Commons advances online streaming bill amid passport and inflation clashesThe House spent nearly half the sitting on third reading of Bill C-11, the online streaming act. Liberal MP Chris Bittle told the House the bill modernizes the Broadcasting Act to require streaming platforms to contribute to Canadian content. Conservative MP Brad Vis replied that the measure would let the CRTC steer what Canadians see online through algorithms.3 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 66Friday, June 17, 2022 · sitting No. 91Commons debates amendments to online streaming billThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the online streaming act. Conservative MP Rachael Thomas moved to delete clause 2 and later clause 4, arguing the legislation would hand the CRTC excessive authority over internet content and limit freedom of expression. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen countered that Thomas had filibustered committee proceedings and thereby prevented other members from questioning witnesses and the minister.0 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 67Thursday, June 16, 2022 · sitting No. 90Commons advances bill to modernize judges' conduct reviewsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on second reading of Bill C-9, an act to amend the Judges Act. Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree told members the legislation would replace a 51-year-old process with a more efficient and cost-effective one for reviewing the conduct of federally appointed judges. Conservative MP Rob Moore and Bloc Québécois MP Jean-Denis Garon pressed the government on delays and on the vacant victims ombudsman position.1 vote · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 58Wednesday, June 15, 2022 · sitting No. 89Trudeau stands by Emergencies Act use as Conservatives demand minister's removalThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on oral questions about public safety. Conservative MP Candice Bergen pressed the Prime Minister on whether the legal threshold for the Emergencies Act had been met and accused the Minister of Public Safety of misleading Parliament on multiple occasions. Liberal MP Justin Trudeau replied that police had requested additional tools and that the government had supplied them through the act to end illegal blockades.6 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 60Tuesday, June 14, 2022 · sitting No. 88Commons debates bill to end some mandatory minimum sentencesGovernment orders on Bill C-5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, occupied 55 per cent of the sitting as members debated alternatives to incarceration and the removal of mandatory minimum penalties. Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree said the bill addresses systemic racism and promotes fairer sentencing. Conservative MP Frank Caputo questioned why reforms to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act were not included.0 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 66Monday, June 13, 2022 · sitting No. 87Commons debates closure motion on Bill C-11 as Conservatives protest limitsGovernment Business No. 16 on proceedings for Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Mark Holland moved a closure motion to end debate on time allocation that would limit committee clause-by-clause study, report stage and third reading. Conservative MP John Nater said the motion amounted to a guillotine on a guillotine and questioned the rush after the minister indicated the bill would not become law before summer.5 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 30Friday, June 10, 2022 · sitting No. 86Conservatives seek nationwide travel for heritage committee on Bill C-11Conservative MP John Brassard moved an instruction to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage to travel across Canada for up to 10 sitting days to hear testimony on Bill C-11. The motion came after the government introduced a programming motion to limit committee stage and force a deadline for amendments. Liberal MP Ruby Sahota and NDP MP Peter Julian questioned the sudden request for travel after weeks of Conservative filibustering at the committee.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  11. 67Thursday, June 9, 2022 · sitting No. 85Liberals move to limit debate on bill ending mandatory minimum sentencesMark Holland moved a time allocation motion on Bill C-5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, allotting no more than five further hours at report stage and one sitting day at third reading. The motion came after the bill had already passed committee.5 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 66Wednesday, June 8, 2022 · sitting No. 84Commons debates budget bill as Liberals defend spending measuresThe House spent most of the day debating the Budget Implementation Act 2022 No 1 at report stage. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the government's commitment to a national health care system and highlighted the Canada Infrastructure Bank's role in projects such as electric bus conversions in Brampton. Conservative MPs challenged the bill's fiscal approach and questioned its effectiveness.4 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 69Tuesday, June 7, 2022 · sitting No. 83Conservatives move supply motion on inflation and cost of livingThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Conservative supply motion on inflation and the cost of living. Conservative MP Candice Bergen moved the motion, which cites record gasoline and diesel prices, a 9.7 per cent rise in food prices and the persistence of inflation beyond the government's earlier projections. The motion calls on the government to take immediate action before the summer adjournment and remains before the House.15 votes · 9 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 42Monday, June 6, 2022 · sitting No. 82Liberals impose time allocation on budget bill amid opposition protestsGovernment House leader Mark Holland moved a time allocation motion that will limit debate on report stage and third reading of Bill C-19, the budget implementation act, to one sitting day each. Conservative MP John Brassard said the move continues a pattern of reduced scrutiny in the current Parliament. Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien accused the NDP of propping up the government instead of forcing negotiation on every bill.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 44Friday, June 3, 2022 · sitting No. 81Budget bill amendments lead Commons sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1. Conservative MP Dan Albas moved several motions to delete clauses and alter the coming-into-force date for the luxury tax on aircraft. New Democrat MP Daniel Blaikie proposed a separate amendment to delay the aircraft tax provisions until after September 1, 2022.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 60Thursday, June 2, 2022 · sitting No. 80Bloc motion on Quebec seats in House dominates Commons debateBloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien moved a motion instructing the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs to expand the scope of Bill C-14 so that the formula for apportioning seats would protect the Quebec nation’s political weight. The motion, which would prevent any reduction in the number or proportion of Quebec members, consumed the largest share of the sitting and remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  17. 64Wednesday, June 1, 2022 · sitting No. 79Commons committee work dominates as Liberals defend spending and justice recordThe House spent the largest share of its time on committee business, which accounted for 36 per cent of the sitting. Procedure and House Affairs presented its ninth report on committee membership and Finance tabled its report on Bill C-19, the budget implementation bill, after which the House agreed to a request for a recorded division.6 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video

May

  1. 72Tuesday, May 31, 2022 · sitting No. 78Bloc motion on research chairs prompts debate over merit versus diversityThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Bloc Québécois supply motion that denounced discrimination and called on the government to award Canada Research Chairs solely on the basis of skills and qualifications rather than identity criteria. Mr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas moved the motion and later told the House that excellence must remain the primary criterion. Mr. Kevin Lamoureux said policies must also recognize Canada's diversity and create a level playing field.4 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 66Monday, May 30, 2022 · sitting No. 77Commons debates fisheries estimates for most of sitting dayThe House spent the largest share of its time in committee of the whole examining all votes under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the main estimates. Minister Joyce Murray told members she makes the final decisions at the department and defended the government's goal of leaving as many fish in the ocean as possible.5 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 51Friday, May 20, 2022 · sitting No. 76Liberals move time allocation on official languages billGovernment House leader Ginette Petitpas Taylor moved a time allocation motion to limit second-reading debate on Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act. The motion would allot one further sitting day to the stage and interrupt proceedings 15 minutes before the expiry of government orders. Conservative MP John Brassard and Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin criticized the move as silencing opposition voices and rushing the bill.2 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 66Thursday, May 19, 2022 · sitting No. 75House debates opposition motion on airport delays and covid rulesThe House spent most of the day debating a Conservative opposition motion that called on the government to lift remaining covid-19 restrictions at airports and return to pre-pandemic operations. Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman moved the motion and argued that current rules create long lineups and harm travellers. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen replied that recent Conservative internal disputes overshadowed the debate.0 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 64Wednesday, May 18, 2022 · sitting No. 74Commons advances bill to protect provincial seat countsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-14, which would amend the Constitution Act 1867 to guarantee provinces at least the number of seats they held in the 43rd Parliament. Conservative MP Mel Arnold and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux traded accusations over delays, while Bloc Québécois MP Julie Vignola questioned the impact on Quebec's share.6 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 64Tuesday, May 17, 2022 · sitting No. 73NDP motion calls for end to fossil fuel subsidies by end of 2022The House spent the largest share of its sitting on a supply day motion moved by NDP MP Laurel Collins that calls on the government to stop subsidizing the oil and gas sector, eliminate financing through Export Development Canada and exclude oil and gas companies from the carbon capture tax credit by the end of 2022. The motion also demands an excess profits tax on oil and gas companies and the redirection of funds to a just transition and affordability measures. Debate on the motion continued through the day and remained unresolved at adjournment.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 66Monday, May 16, 2022 · sitting No. 72House debates bill to fix Quebec seat count amid broader redistributionThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-14, the Preserving Provincial Representation in the House of Commons Act. Bloc Québécois MP Jean-Denis Garon argued the measure fails to protect Quebec's relative weight because it sets a fixed minimum rather than a proportional guarantee. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill safeguards Quebec's interests while preserving a united federation.5 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 32Friday, May 13, 2022 · sitting No. 71Commons debates online news act as question period addresses gun violenceThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the online news act. Liberal MP Chris Bittle opened the debate by stating there is no real democracy without a free and independent press and thanked Conservative members for rejecting a time split. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis asked whether spreading misinformation means the same as telling a lie.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  9. 65Thursday, May 12, 2022 · sitting No. 70House debates special committee on Canada-China relations during supply dayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a supply day motion moved by Conservative MP Michael Chong calling for a special committee to study Canada-China relations. The motion recognizes contributions by Canadians of Chinese descent and distinguishes between the Chinese people and the government of the People's Republic of China. Debate featured interventions from Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan, who said the foreign affairs committee was the proper venue, and from Bloc Québécois MP Jean-Denis Garon, who raised questions about lobbying and Huawei contracts. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.3 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 66Wednesday, May 11, 2022 · sitting No. 69MPs clash in question period over emergencies act and natural resources rulingQuestion period dominated proceedings as Conservative MPs challenged the government on its invocation of the Emergencies Act. Conservative MP Candice Bergen said the RCMP commissioner told committee that police did not request the act and used existing laws for border blockades. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the act gave police authority to maintain perimeters and compel towing services.4 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 68Tuesday, May 10, 2022 · sitting No. 68Bloc motion to replace House prayer with reflection dominates supply dayThe Bloc Québécois motion to abolish the reading of the prayer at the opening of sittings and replace it with a moment of reflection occupied 53 per cent of House time under Government Orders. Mr. Martin Champoux moved the motion under Standing Order 30 and argued for a clear separation of church and state in the chamber. Mr. Garnett Genuis questioned the motion's understanding of freedom of conscience while Mr. Peter Julian raised concerns about the day's priorities amid other crises.3 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 42Monday, May 9, 2022 · sitting No. 67Liberals move time allocation on budget bill after limited debateGovernment House leader Mark Holland moved a time allocation motion on Bill C-19, the budget implementation act, limiting second reading debate to one more day. Conservative MP John Brassard and Bloc Québécois MP Claude DeBellefeuille said five hours of debate so far was inadequate for a 500-page bill affecting many sectors. Holland said further debate would occur at committee and report stage.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 32Friday, May 6, 2022 · sitting No. 66Commons spends most time on committee reports and Bill C-5 division motionThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to routine proceedings on committees, including presentation of the environment committee's report on main estimates and a Conservative motion to split Bill C-5 into separate criminal code and controlled drugs measures. Points of order arose over virtual quorum rules and speaking order during debate on the motion.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  14. 64Thursday, May 5, 2022 · sitting No. 65Commons spends day on budget bill amid service and immigration clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1. Liberal MP Kody Blois outlined measures on foreign credential recognition in health care and support for critical minerals. Bloc Québécois MP Jean-Denis Garon pressed for assurances that processing would occur in Quebec.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 70Wednesday, May 4, 2022 · sitting No. 64Commons holds day-long debate on missing and murdered indigenous womenThe House devoted nearly half the sitting to a take-note debate on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. Minister Marc Miller opened the discussion by acknowledging the ongoing tragedy and outlining federal investments, while opposition members pressed for faster action on the national action plan.5 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 50Tuesday, May 3, 2022 · sitting No. 63House debates economic update bill amid clashes over Emergencies ActThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting debating Bill C-8, an act to implement certain provisions of the economic and fiscal update tabled December 14, 2021. Liberal MP Churence Rogers said the bill would provide tools to protect Canadians and continue supports such as CEBA that rescued businesses. Conservative MP Dave Epp questioned whether the measures fed inflation, citing the Parliamentary Budget Officer.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  17. 68Monday, May 2, 2022 · sitting No. 62Commons backs extended sittings after closure motion passesGovernment business No. 11 to extend sitting hours until midnight dominated the day. Justice Minister David Lametti moved closure after two hours of debate. Conservative MP John Brassard called the move an admission of mismanagement and accused the NDP of complicity. Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien said the Liberals were running roughshod over democracy.9 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video

April

  1. 41Friday, April 29, 2022 · sitting No. 61Commons debates report stage of fiscal update billThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage debate on Bill C-8, an act to implement certain provisions of the December 2021 economic and fiscal update. Conservative MP Rick Perkins said the bill adds new spending on top of the $70 billion already announced in the fall update. Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie said the bill represents an intrusion into provincial jurisdiction over property taxes.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 71Thursday, April 28, 2022 · sitting No. 60House debates motion to extend sitting hours until June 23Liberal MP Jean-Yves Duclos moved government Motion No. 11 to extend daily sittings until midnight and to allow extended hours until June 23 with agreement of recognized party House leaders. Conservative MP John Brassard and Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux debated whether the motion should be divided for voting purposes, with the Speaker reserving a ruling. The motion remained before the House at the end of the sitting.3 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 57Wednesday, April 27, 2022 · sitting No. 59Trudeau faces repeated Conservative queries on ethics probe, RCMP cooperationQuestion period was dominated by exchanges on ethics, which consumed 24 per cent of House time. Conservative Leader Candice Bergen pressed the Prime Minister on whether he would cooperate with a reopened RCMP investigation into his 2016 vacation and possible criminal charges. Justin Trudeau replied that the opposition was manufacturing distractions from issues such as the economy and climate change.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 58Tuesday, April 26, 2022 · sitting No. 58Budget debate dominates Commons sittingThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on debate of budget 2022. Liberal MP Kody Blois told the House the budget focuses on economic growth, fiscal responsibility and support for energy and food security in his riding of Kings—Hants. Bloc Québécois MP Denis Trudel said the government must negotiate with Quebec on housing measures because cities fall under provincial jurisdiction.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 48Monday, April 25, 2022 · sitting No. 57Commons debates budget as opposition faults affordability measuresThe House spent most of the sitting on second reading of the budget. Conservative MP Michael Barrett said the Liberal-NDP plan would deepen the cost-of-living crisis while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended record health transfers and new supports for mental health and long-term care.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 36Friday, April 8, 2022 · sitting No. 56Commons continues budget debate as Liberals highlight job gainsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders debating the budget. Conservative MP Ed Fast argued the document offered no vision and failed to address the cost of living and housing crises while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the plan reflected Canadian interests and pointed to an unemployment rate near a 50-year low.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  7. 52Thursday, April 7, 2022 · sitting No. 55Commons begins debate on bill to preserve provincial House seatsDominic LeBlanc moved second reading of Bill C-14, an act to amend the Constitution Act 1867 on electoral representation, and said the legislation would guarantee provinces the same number of seats they held in 2021. The minister, participating virtually from New Brunswick while recovering from COVID-19, described the post-census redistribution formula and the protection it provides to smaller provinces.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 38Wednesday, April 6, 2022 · sitting No. 54Commons advances official languages bill after lengthy debateThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating government legislation to strengthen the substantive equality of Canada's official languages. Members from all parties reviewed the bill's provisions on the Treasury Board's coordinating role, protections for French in Quebec and supports for minority francophone communities outside the province. The bill remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 45Tuesday, April 5, 2022 · sitting No. 53Commons debates NATO defence spending target in supply day motionThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative supply motion calling on the government to raise national defence spending to at least two per cent of GDP in line with the 2014 Wales Summit Declaration. Kerry-Lynne Findlay moved the motion and said Canada must meet its NATO pledge amid rising global threats. Yves Perron of the Bloc Québécois raised concerns over procurement waste while Lindsay Mathyssen of the New Democrats asked which programs the Conservatives would cut to fund the increase.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 33Monday, April 4, 2022 · sitting No. 52Commons debates finance committee report amid budget pressureRoutine proceedings on committees consumed the largest share of sitting time as the House considered concurrence in the third report of the Standing Committee on Finance. Conservative MP Adam Chambers moved the motion and argued that government priorities are unfocused while debt accumulates. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that programs such as national child care expand the workforce and generate revenue.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 33Friday, April 1, 2022 · sitting No. 51House begins debate on official languages bill as carbon tax risesLiberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor moved second reading of Bill C-13, an act to amend the Official Languages Act and enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act. The minister said the bill gives the Commissioner of Official Languages stronger tools and protects the right of Quebeckers to work in French in federally regulated businesses. Conservative MP Joël Godin called the bill weak and asked whether the minister could persuade cabinet colleagues to strengthen it.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video

March

  1. 71Thursday, March 31, 2022 · sitting No. 50Conservatives move supply motion urging fiscal restraint and no new taxesThe House spent nearly half the sitting on a Conservative supply day motion that called on the government to present a federal budget rooted in fiscal responsibility, with no new taxes, a path to balance and a meaningful fiscal anchor. Ed Fast moved the motion, citing rising deficits, national debt and inflation at a 31-year high, along with automatic tax increases on carbon, alcohol and the Canada Pension Plan. Kevin Lamoureux and Daniel Blaikie pressed the Conservatives on their own record and on temporary tax relief.1 vote · 9 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 69Wednesday, March 30, 2022 · sitting No. 49Commons allots one more day to debate bill ending some mandatory minimumsThe House devoted nearly a third of its time to a motion that will limit second-reading debate on Bill C-5 to one further sitting day. Justice Minister David Lametti said the bill would reverse policies that failed to reduce crime and are being abandoned elsewhere. Conservative House leader John Brassard called the measure a get-out-of-jail-free card for offenders.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 65Tuesday, March 29, 2022 · sitting No. 48House debates online streaming act as Liberals defend cultural policyThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on the online streaming act under government orders. Liberal MP Chris Bittle told the House the legislation would ensure platforms support Canadian content and that users would face no new obligations. Conservative MP Rachael Thomas questioned whether the CRTC, whose leadership is mostly white middle-aged men, could properly advance diversity goals.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 40Monday, March 28, 2022 · sitting No. 47Commons spends nearly half day on economic update bill amid QP clashes over costsThe House devoted 47 per cent of its time to debate on the Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021. Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay warned of creeping centralization and criticized federal housing measures while New Democrat MP Don Davies noted shared jurisdiction in health care. The bill remained before the House at the end of the sitting.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 41Friday, March 25, 2022 · sitting No. 46Commons debates economic update bill amid clashes over mandates and resourcesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of the Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021. Conservative MP Damien Kurek said the bill reflected the authoritarian control of the Prime Minister's Office, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux pressed Conservatives to support pandemic measures contained in the legislation. Liberal MP Majid Jowhari outlined federal housing investments under the measure.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 71Thursday, March 24, 2022 · sitting No. 45Commons debates Conservative motion to end federal vaccine mandatesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative motion in the business of supply that calls on the government to end all federal vaccine mandates. Conservative MP Michael Barrett opened the debate by arguing that the restrictions have harmed mental health and that provinces have already lifted their measures. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux replied that the government has followed science and health advice consistently while Conservatives have shifted positions.9 votes · 9 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 48Wednesday, March 23, 2022 · sitting No. 44Commons debates economic update bill amid Liberal-NDP accord questionsThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on Bill C-8, the Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021. Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos told the House the bill enacts key measures from the December 2021 fiscal update and remains a government priority. NDP MP Laurel Collins said the bill misses an opportunity to close tax loopholes and require the wealthiest to pay more.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 49Tuesday, March 22, 2022 · sitting No. 43Commons debates Conservative motion for temporary fuel tax cutThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative supply day motion calling for a temporary five per cent reduction in the GST HST and QST on gasoline and diesel. Conservative MP Ed Fast moved the motion which would cut federal revenue as fuel prices rise and provide relief at the pumps. Debate continued through the afternoon with Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and Conservative MP Ed Fast exchanging views on affordability and federal versus provincial responsibilities.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 58Monday, March 21, 2022 · sitting No. 42NDP motion on surtax for banks leads supply day debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on an NDP opposition day motion calling for a 3 per cent surtax on banks and insurers, a 1 per cent tax on wealth above $10 million and measures to close tax loopholes. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh moved the motion, which remained before the House at the end of the sitting.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 62Friday, March 4, 2022 · sitting No. 41Commons debates amendments to economic update billThe House spent the largest portion of its sitting on the Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021. Conservative MP Dan Albas moved ten motions to delete clauses from Bill C-8, including provisions on housing taxes and other fiscal measures. Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie and NDP MP Alistair MacGregor also spoke during the debate.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 73Thursday, March 3, 2022 · sitting No. 40Commons debates Ukraine sanctions and energy security on opposition dayConservative MP Michael Chong moved an opposition day motion that condemned President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Federation for their unprovoked illegal attack on Ukraine and called on the government to approve and build new natural gas pipelines to Atlantic tidewater. NDP MP Charlie Angus criticized the motion as a crass attempt to exploit a humanitarian disaster to promote pipelines. Conservative MP Michael Chong replied that the party had long advocated measures against Russian disinformation and for visa-free travel for Ukrainians. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned the Conservative emphasis on energy exports while stressing allied cooperation.0 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 72Wednesday, March 2, 2022 · sitting No. 39Commons debates oversight committee for Emergencies ActThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate over Government Business No. 9 to create a parliamentary review committee on the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Government House leader Mark Holland moved closure on the debate, citing the need for swift establishment of the oversight body. Conservative MP John Brassard said the move was the fifth use of closure this Parliament and argued for a purpose-built committee with stronger opposition representation.5 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 54Tuesday, March 1, 2022 · sitting No. 38Bloc motion on Quebec seats leads supply day debateThe House spent most of its sitting on a Bloc Québécois opposition day motion that calls for rejection of any federal electoral redistribution that would reduce Quebec's seats or political weight and urges amendment of the seat apportionment formula. Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet moved the motion and said his party would introduce legislation to protect Quebec's weight in Canadian institutions. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned the timing of the motion amid events in Ukraine while Conservative MP Ron Liepert asked whether Blanchet would admit he was wrong to say oil is dead.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video

February

  1. 45Monday, February 28, 2022 · sitting No. 37House holds extended debate on Russia's attack on UkraineThe House devoted the largest share of the sitting to a take-note debate on Russia's attack on Ukraine under Standing Order 53.1. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened the discussion and members from all parties expressed solidarity with Ukraine while calling for further Canadian measures.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 31Monday, February 21, 2022 · sitting No. 36Commons debates Emergencies Act after Ottawa blockade endsThe House of Commons devoted most of its sitting to debate on confirmation of the Emergencies Act under Orders of the Day. The measure remained before the House at adjournment with a vote scheduled for the evening.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 18Sunday, February 20, 2022 · sitting No. 35Commons debates invocation of Emergencies ActThe House spent the day debating the government's use of the Emergencies Act to address protests in Ottawa. Conservative MP Larry Brock said the Prime Minister had invoked the measure for the first time because of his poor judgment, ineffective leadership and divisive rhetoric. Brock faced repeated points of order from Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen over language that suggested the Prime Minister was misleading Canadians.0 votes · 1 bill moved
  4. 0Saturday, February 19, 2022 · sitting No. 34Commons debates Emergencies Act after points of order on bridge access and house businessThe House devoted nearly all of its sitting to debate on Orders of the Day concerning the Emergencies Act. Bloc Québécois MP Maxime Blanchette-Joncas opposed the measure and asked what legal gap required its use after the Prime Minister had stated on February 11 that police already possessed adequate resources.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere
  5. 28Thursday, February 17, 2022 · sitting No. 33Commons opens debate on confirming Emergencies Act declarationThe House spent most of the day debating a motion moved by Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino to confirm the declaration of a public order emergency under the Emergencies Act. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government invoked the act because the situation could not be dealt with under any other law and because the illegal blockades and occupations had to stop. Conservative MP Dane Lloyd questioned the basis for freezing bank accounts, citing testimony from a FINTRAC official that there was no evidence of foreign extremist financing.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 55Wednesday, February 16, 2022 · sitting No. 32House opens debate on online streaming act as emergencies act draws fireThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-11, the online streaming act. Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez said the bill would require online platforms to contribute equitably to Canadian culture. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre said the government could not be trusted with new regulatory powers after invoking the Emergencies Act.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 68Tuesday, February 15, 2022 · sitting No. 31Commons limits debate on bill shielding seniors from benefit clawbacksThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to Government Business No. 7 on proceedings for Bill C-12, which would permanently exempt federal pandemic benefits from calculations of guaranteed income supplement and allowance payments. Liberal MP Mark Holland moved that debate be not further adjourned. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec said the government was rushing the measure without adequate committee scrutiny while New Democrat MP Heather McPherson and Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien questioned the delay in introducing the fix.4 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 66Monday, February 14, 2022 · sitting No. 30Liberals seek closure on $2.5-billion rapid-test spending billGovernment Business No. 8 on proceedings for Bill C-10 occupied 43 per cent of the sitting as the Liberals moved to curtail debate on a $2.5-billion allocation for rapid tests. Conservative MP Stephen Ellis said the government was asking Parliament to approve the sum without discussion while the Senate remained away. New Democrat MP Don Davies noted the bill would buy roughly 400 million tests and urged accountability measures even in an emergency.4 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 43Friday, February 11, 2022 · sitting No. 29Commons advances bill to restore seniors' GIS paymentsGovernment Business No. 7 on proceedings for Bill C-12, An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act, took up the largest share of the sitting. The motion requires second reading to begin immediately after adoption, limits speaking times and sends the bill to committee before third reading and royal assent the same day. Parliamentary Secretary Kamal Khera said the one-time payment to compensate seniors for GIS reductions would be delivered automatically as soon as possible.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 50Thursday, February 10, 2022 · sitting No. 28Conservatives move supply-day motion to end federal covid mandates by Feb. 28The House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative supply motion that calls on the government to table by Feb. 28 a plan to lift all federal covid-19 mandates and restrictions. Conservative Leader Candice Bergen moved the motion and said provinces are already easing measures while Dr. Theresa Tam has called for re-evaluation to restore normalcy. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 65Wednesday, February 9, 2022 · sitting No. 27Commons debates economic update bill as health mandates divide partiesThe House spent the largest share of its sitting debating Bill C-8, the Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021, at second reading. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz said the bill delivers supports for workers, businesses and health systems still facing COVID-19 pressures. Conservative MP Karen Vecchio questioned delays in rapid-test deliveries promised by the government.1 vote · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 69Tuesday, February 8, 2022 · sitting No. 26Commons debates motion to end CP Rail tax exemption in SaskatchewanConservative MP Warren Steinley moved a supply motion to repeal section 24 of the Saskatchewan Act and thereby end a federal tax exemption for Canadian Pacific Railway property in the province. The motion, which would allow Saskatchewan to collect taxes on the land, occupied 41 per cent of the sitting and remained before the House at adjournment.1 vote · 11 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 56Monday, February 7, 2022 · sitting No. 25House holds emergency debate on Ottawa convoy protestsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on an emergency debate over the Ottawa convoy protests. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh moved the adjournment motion and called on the federal government to stop seeking excuses and instead show leadership by working with other levels of government to end the occupation.0 votes · 10 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 53Friday, February 4, 2022 · sitting No. 24Commons advances economic update bill as protests and health funding clash in question periodThe House devoted half its sitting to debate on the Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act 2021. Green Party MP Mike Morrice welcomed ventilation funding for schools and a tax credit for small businesses while Conservative MP Greg McLean challenged subsidies claimed for the oil and gas sector. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin raised jurisdiction concerns over the underused housing tax.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 62Thursday, February 3, 2022 · sitting No. 23Commons advances economic update bill as protests spark clashes in question periodThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of the Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen said the bill addresses pandemic recovery and rapid-test distribution. Conservative MP Luc Berthold raised points of order on relevance during the debate.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 62Wednesday, February 2, 2022 · sitting No. 22House opens debate on economic update bill as trucker protests persistThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-8, the economic and fiscal update implementation act, 2021. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Randy Boissonnault moved that the bill be read a second time and referred to committee, noting it builds on measures in Bill C-2 to provide certainty during the omicron wave.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  17. 29Tuesday, February 1, 2022 · sitting No. 21Commons resumes throne speech debate as inflation and protests draw fireThe House devoted most of the sitting to resuming debate on the Speech from the Throne. Liberal MP Terry Beech said the government had accounted for $8 out of every $10 spent on pandemic response and had preserved Canada's AAA credit rating. Bloc Québécois MP Julie Vignola and New Democrat MP Gord Johns pressed the government on support for seniors and cleanup of a marine debris spill.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video

January

  1. 44Monday, January 31, 2022 · sitting No. 20House orders return on 198 questions after 25% of sittingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on questions passed as orders for return. Members approved the tabling of responses to 198 questions covering housing investment, child care agreements, post-secondary funding and Canadian Armed Forces recruiting.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video