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122 sittings in 2024; 30 decided nothing at all. 2,259 sittings on record, 2,259 with a written account so far.

December

  1. 54Tuesday, December 17, 2024 · sitting No. 391Commons debates softwood lumber report amid points of orderThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a concurrence motion for the second report of the Standing Committee on International Trade on the softwood lumber dispute. Conservative MP Kyle Seeback moved the motion and linked the two-year-old report to the Liberal government's inaction. Liberal MP Judy A. Sgro rose on points of order to insist that speakers remain focused on international trade rather than recent election results.3 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 10Monday, December 16, 2024 · sitting No. 390Privilege debate dominates as Freeland resigns before economic updateThe House devoted 40 per cent of its sitting to a privilege motion concerning Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the Conservative Party had placed its self-serving interests ahead of Canadians for six weeks. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec replied that the government itself was playing politics.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  3. 26Friday, December 13, 2024 · sitting No. 389Liberals pressed on deficit blowout and Canada Post strike in CommonsOral questions on finance consumed the largest share of the sitting. Conservative MP Michael Barrett said the outgoing finance minister's $40-billion deficit guardrail had been breached by the prime minister's spending and asked whether she would be replaced by Mark Carney. Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos replied that the government had the lowest debt and deficit in the G7 and accused the Conservatives of voting against tax relief measures.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 48Thursday, December 12, 2024 · sitting No. 388Commons committee tables Emergencies Act review as privilege questions raisedThe House spent the largest share of its time on committee business when the Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency presented its third and final report. Conservative MP Glen Motz tabled a dissenting report that accused the government of overreach in 2022. NDP MP Matthew Green obtained consent to add a supplementary report that called for greater parliamentary transparency.2 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 29Wednesday, December 11, 2024 · sitting No. 387House debates privilege motion on SDTC fund amid Poilievre attacks on deficitThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on orders of the day debating a privilege motion concerning the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund. Conservative MP Todd Doherty said the fund had become a source of widespread constituent anger while Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen disputed Conservative claims about border staffing reductions and cited public accounts figures.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 55Tuesday, December 10, 2024 · sitting No. 386House committees table reports on procurement, Arctic research and languagesCommittees of the House consumed the largest share of sitting time as members presented multiple reports. Conservative MP Kelly McCauley presented the 23rd report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates on Indigenous procurement. Liberal MP Valerie Bradford presented the 13th report of the Standing Committee on Science and Research on Arctic research related to climate change, while Conservative MP Ben Lobb filed a dissenting report citing concerns over coordination and spending effectiveness.9 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 46Monday, December 9, 2024 · sitting No. 385House debates indigenous affairs committee report as supply motion on housing advancesThe House spent the largest share of its time on concurrence in the third report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved concurrence and linked the report to housing shortages, while Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia questioned the Conservative emphasis on private developers over public funds for social housing.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 20Friday, December 6, 2024 · sitting No. 384NDP supply motion seeks permanent GST relief from essentialsNew Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh moved an opposition motion calling on the government to permanently remove the GST from essential goods including home heating, groceries, internet and mobile phone bills, diapers and children's clothing and to expand the $250 Working Canadians Rebate. Conservative MP Jasraj Singh Hallan immediately challenged the motion's admissibility under Standing Order 81(13), arguing that Singh is not eligible to move it because he is not a member in opposition to the government.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  9. 58Thursday, December 5, 2024 · sitting No. 383House committees table reports on research funding and postal serviceCommittees of the House consumed the largest share of sitting time. Ms. Valerie Bradford presented the science and research committee's 12th report on distribution of federal funding among post-secondary institutions. Mr. John Brassard tabled the ethics committee's 16th report on oversight of social media platforms. Mr. Kelly McCauley presented two reports from the government operations committee, including one on supplementary estimates and another on Canada Post services in rural communities.3 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 26Wednesday, December 4, 2024 · sitting No. 382House advances committee reports amid privilege debate and QP clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to committee business and a privilege debate. Members presented multiple reports from standing committees on justice, agriculture and procedure, then turned to a privilege motion that consumed 14 per cent of the day.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 53Tuesday, December 3, 2024 · sitting No. 381Commons debates environment committee report amid privilege and border clashesThe House spent the largest share of its time on routine proceedings for committees, where Conservative MP Branden Leslie moved concurrence in the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. Liberal MP Julie Dabrusin said emissions are at their lowest in almost three decades and defended the carbon price as the most efficient tool, while Leslie replied that the government is failing to meet its targets and ranks last in the G7. Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron questioned the effectiveness of carbon storage technology.4 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 24Monday, December 2, 2024 · sitting No. 380Commons debates motion to summon former minister on Indigenous fileThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a motion to concur in the 18th report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer moved concurrence and said the report calls for the appearance of the former NDP-Liberal minister who resigned in shame to answer questions about his conduct. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen questioned whether the member for Calgary Nose Hill had been approached by foreign individuals during the Conservative leadership campaign.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video

November

  1. 15Friday, November 29, 2024 · sitting No. 379Privilege debate on document production dominates House sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on a privilege debate over the government's refusal to produce documents ordered by the Speaker two months ago. Conservative MP Raquel Dancho said the Liberals had worked to circumvent their constitutional obligation while the Bloc Québécois and NDP also pressed the point. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the opposition was engaged in political theatre rather than substantive debate.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 58Thursday, November 28, 2024 · sitting No. 378Commons debates GST holiday bill amid clashes over borders and economyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Business No. 43, which concerns proceedings on Bill C-78 to provide a temporary GST and HST exemption on groceries, children's clothing, diapers and restaurant meals. Liberal MP Karina Gould moved that debate be not further adjourned, and members from several parties debated the measure's scope and timing.7 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 50Wednesday, November 27, 2024 · sitting No. 377Commons debates tax relief bill amid lengthy privilege motionGovernment Business No. 43 to expedite second reading of Bill C-78, an act respecting temporary cost of living relief, consumed the largest share of sitting time. The motion limits speeches at second reading to ten minutes per recognized party plus the Green Party, followed by five-minute questions and answers, with the bill then referred to committee of the whole. Proceedings remained ongoing at adjournment.3 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 49Tuesday, November 26, 2024 · sitting No. 376Commons holds emergency debate on Trump tariff threatThe House of Commons devoted the largest share of its sitting to an emergency debate on a proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. NDP MP Brian Masse moved the adjournment motion under Standing Order 52, citing threats to jobs and border security, and the debate proceeded after unanimous consent to limit procedural motions.4 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 15Monday, November 25, 2024 · sitting No. 375House debates public accounts report on outsourcing amid filibusterThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a concurrence motion for the 37th report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved concurrence and used the debate to highlight cases of alleged double-dipping by government employees and contractors. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux accused the opposition of using the motion to filibuster other business.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  6. 16Friday, November 22, 2024 · sitting No. 374Commons spends day on privilege motion over unredacted documentsThe House spent the largest share of its time debating a privilege motion concerning the government's refusal to produce unredacted documents. Conservative MP Jacques Gourde said the House had ordered the documents handed over so police could investigate fully. Liberal MP Francis Drouin replied that police could obtain the material through a search warrant and did not require House intervention.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  7. 44Thursday, November 21, 2024 · sitting No. 373Commons debates privilege motion on green slush fund and guns reportThe house spent much of the day on a privilege motion concerning the government's refusal to produce documents related to the sustainable development technology Canada program. Conservative MP Don Stewart said the program showed mismanagement and waste of tax dollars. The motion remained before the house after hours of debate.3 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 17Wednesday, November 20, 2024 · sitting No. 372Privilege debate on green fund documents dominates Commons sittingThe House spent most of its time on a privilege motion demanding that the government turn over unredacted documents on Sustainable Development Technology Canada to the law clerk for transfer to the RCMP. Conservative MP Rick Perkins said the government had defied a June House order and was engaged in a cover-up. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the opposition was obstructing legislation and that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was acting without security clearance.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  9. 49Tuesday, November 19, 2024 · sitting No. 371Commons debates forced labour report amid ethics questions for ministerThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on concurrence in the 21st report of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay moved concurrence and said zero shipments seized at Canadian customs for forced labour showed Ottawa was lax compared with Washington. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux asked why the member was not satisfied with Bill S-211, and Savard-Tremblay replied that the legislation covers only forced labour by adults and children and applies only to large firms.5 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 24Monday, November 18, 2024 · sitting No. 370House debates Indigenous economic barriers report as ethics clashes dominate question periodThe House spent the largest share of its time on a concurrence motion for the second report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, moved by Conservative MP Jamie Schmale. The report examines barriers to economic development in Indigenous communities, including limited access to capital and inadequate infrastructure. Schmale said the debate was not a game and reminded members that an Indigenous procurement program is being taken advantage of by Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 16Friday, November 8, 2024 · sitting No. 369Privilege debate consumes most of Commons sitting on document releaseThe House spent the largest share of its time on a privilege debate carried over from the previous sitting, with Conservative MP Anna Roberts reading aloud correspondence from constituent Stephanie that accused the NDP-Liberal government of corruption and demanded an election over a $400 million spending scandal. Liberal MP Chandra Arya countered that the government had lowered inflation and cut interest rates while opposition parties engaged in petty politics. NDP MP Heather McPherson said Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had refused to obtain security clearance needed to review foreign interference reports.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  12. 48Thursday, November 7, 2024 · sitting No. 368House spends day on committee reports and new NDP MP's maiden speechThe Standing Committee on Industry and Technology presented its 20th report, prompting Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner to move concurrence in a study urging the Competition Bureau to investigate potential anti-competitive behaviour in Canada's e-Transfer system. Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden said the government had already cut Visa and Mastercard fees by 26 per cent for small businesses. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner replied that the deal imposed no requirement for processors to pass savings to businesses and that Canadians still pay high banking fees.2 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 31Wednesday, November 6, 2024 · sitting No. 367Commons debates privilege motion over green slush fund documentsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a privilege motion concerning production of documents related to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund. Conservative MP Tako Van Popta argued that the government must comply with the order to release records on the $400-million program or call an election. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux called the motion a partisan tactic that disrespects parliamentary process.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 47Tuesday, November 5, 2024 · sitting No. 366Heritage committee tables report on tech giants as MPs debate climate concurrence motionThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on routine proceedings for committees of the House. Liberal MP Hedy Fry presented the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage's 13th report on tech giants' intimidation tactics. Conservative MP Kevin Waugh tabled a dissenting report that faulted the main document for insufficient attention to censorship. Conservative MP Philip Lawrence moved concurrence in the public accounts committee's report on lessons from Canada's record on climate change, prompting exchanges with Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and Lawrence over carbon pricing.4 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 25Monday, November 4, 2024 · sitting No. 365House debates privilege motion on green slush fund documents for fourth weekThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a privilege motion arising from the government's refusal to produce documents ordered by the House in June concerning the green slush fund. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis said the Liberals are refusing to hand over the documents and that this has stalled other business. Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron said opposition parties support the motion and that its adoption would compel the government to comply.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  16. 15Friday, November 1, 2024 · sitting No. 364House debates privilege motion on $400-million scandal documentsConservative MP Rick Perkins opened the 66th hour of debate on a motion ordering production of documents related to a $400-million program flagged by the Auditor General. Perkins said the government had refused to comply with a June House vote and was using a filibuster to withhold records from the RCMP.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video

October

  1. 54Thursday, October 31, 2024 · sitting No. 363Privilege debate over documents in corruption probe paralyzes CommonsThe House spent the largest share of the day on a privilege motion concerning the government's refusal to produce documents related to a $400-million corruption scandal for an RCMP investigation. The debate continued without resolution, leaving other business stalled as Conservatives pressed for compliance and Liberals accused the opposition of obstruction.1 vote · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 13Wednesday, October 30, 2024 · sitting No. 362House debates housing report concurrence as Poilievre presses GST cutThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on concurrence in the 12th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities concerning the housing crisis. Bloc Québécois MP Alexandre Boulerice moved concurrence and highlighted the impact on millions of Canadians while criticizing financialization of housing.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  3. 33Tuesday, October 29, 2024 · sitting No. 361Privilege debate on green slush fund documents consumes most House timeThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a privilege motion concerning production of documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada funding, with the debate continuing without resolution. Conservative members argued that more than $400 million had been misallocated to companies in conflict of interest and called for documents to be sent to the RCMP, while Liberal members accused the Conservative leader of placing party interest above national security by refusing a security clearance briefing on foreign interference.2 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 17Monday, October 28, 2024 · sitting No. 360Commons honours late MP Robert Sopuck in day-long tributesThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to tributes for former Conservative MP Robert Sopuck, who represented Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa until 2019 and died last week. Conservative MP Branden Leslie opened the statements and received consent to move closer to colleagues who had known Sopuck. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux recalled Sopuck's strong personality and commitment to the outdoors, while Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron offered condolences on behalf of his caucus.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  5. 18Friday, October 25, 2024 · sitting No. 359Commons continues privilege debate on Liberal refusal to hand documents to RCMPThe House spent the largest share of its time on a privilege motion concerning the government's refusal to produce documents ordered by the finance committee for an RCMP investigation into Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Conservative MP Larry Maguire said the Liberals had violated ethics rules on multiple occasions and must turn over the material without delay. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that the Conservative leader had served in the Harper government found in contempt of Parliament.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  6. 22Thursday, October 24, 2024 · sitting No. 358House spends third of day on privilege debate over document releaseThe House devoted the largest share of its time to a privilege debate over the government's refusal to release documents related to the green slush fund, now in its fourteenth day. Conservative MP Damien Kurek said the matter concerned Parliament's fundamental ability to hold the government to account and noted that a majority had not yet ended the debate. Liberal MP Ken Hardie countered that the RCMP already possessed the documents it needed and accused Conservatives of wasting parliamentary time.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 37Wednesday, October 23, 2024 · sitting No. 357Privilege debate over SDTC documents dominates Commons sittingThe House spent a third of the day on a privilege motion concerning the Liberal government's refusal to produce documents ordered by the House on the $400-million Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund. Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk said Parliament remained seized by the issue because the government had not complied. Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie said the government appeared content to let the debate continue rather than return to regular business.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 18Tuesday, October 22, 2024 · sitting No. 356House debates privilege motion on SDTC documentsThe House spent most of the day on a privilege motion ordering the government to table documents related to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund. Conservative MP Anna Roberts said the Auditor General report showed Liberal appointees awarded over $20 million to their own companies and called for full disclosure of the $400 million in grants. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the motion risked circumventing normal investigative processes and accused Conservatives of discrediting the RCMP.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  9. 22Monday, October 21, 2024 · sitting No. 355House deadlocked over document production as privilege debate consumes sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on a privilege motion concerning the government's refusal to produce documents ordered by the House, leaving Parliament unable to proceed with other business. Conservative MP Pat Kelly said the refusal had created the current paralysis and that the Conservatives would not allow debate to collapse. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered by attacking the Conservative leader's refusal to obtain a security clearance.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 16Friday, October 11, 2024 · sitting No. 354Liberals refuse documents in $400-million scandal as Parliament stallsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a privilege debate over the Liberal government's refusal to comply with an order to produce documents on a $400-million green slush fund matter. Conservative MP Raquel Dancho said the Liberals had gone to extraordinary lengths to block access by the public, the RCMP and the House. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin said the government was preventing parliamentarians from holding the government to account by hiding behind the RCMP.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  11. 52Thursday, October 10, 2024 · sitting No. 353Privilege debate over SDTC documents consumes most of Commons dayThe House spent the bulk of its time on a privilege motion arising from the government's refusal to produce unredacted documents on Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Conservative MP Laila Goodridge said the government had turned the agency into a slush fund and was obstructing justice by withholding records ordered by the Speaker. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the matter belonged at the procedure and House affairs committee and accused Conservatives of filibustering.0 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 25Wednesday, October 9, 2024 · sitting No. 352Commons debates ethics committee report on facial recognition technologyThe House spent the largest share of its time on routine proceedings, where members presented committee reports and began debate on a motion to concur in the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, entitled Facial Recognition Technology and the Growing Power of Artificial Intelligence.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 38Tuesday, October 8, 2024 · sitting No. 351Liberals resist speaker order on SDTC documents as privilege debate fills houseThe house spent the largest share of its sitting on a privilege motion concerning government refusal to hand over unredacted documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada funding decisions. Conservative MPs argued the government was defying a house order and the speaker's ruling, while Liberal MPs said the matter should move to the procedure and house affairs committee as the speaker recommended.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 25Monday, October 7, 2024 · sitting No. 350House debates privilege over unproduced SDTC documents as 56% of sittingConservative MP Kyle Seeback opened the privilege debate by stating that the House ordered documents on the SDTC matter that the government has not produced. He said the Liberals could end the matter by handing over the documents.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 14Friday, October 4, 2024 · sitting No. 349Commons debates referral of document order breach to procedure committeeThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on a motion to refer the government's failure to produce documents ordered June 10 to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. Conservative MP Scott Reid defended the motion and its amendment calling for specific witnesses while Liberal MP Chandra Arya questioned the member's focus and raised constitutional issues.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  16. 47Thursday, October 3, 2024 · sitting No. 348House debates privilege motion on green funding documentsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a privilege debate over the government's refusal to produce documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada funding. Conservative MP Kelly McCauley said Parliament had ordered the documents and cited the law clerk's statement that the House has no limit on ordering production. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux countered that Conservatives had their own record of scandals and had never turned materials directly to the RCMP.0 votes · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  17. 25Wednesday, October 2, 2024 · sitting No. 347Commons debates order to hand SDTC documents to RCMPThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a privilege motion concerning the government's refusal to release unredacted Sustainable Development Technology Canada documents to the RCMP as ordered by a committee and the Speaker. Conservative members argued the documents would reveal conflicts of interest involving hundreds of millions in public funds while Liberal members maintained that compliance would breach charter protections and institutional independence. Debate on the motion remained ongoing at adjournment.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  18. 42Tuesday, October 1, 2024 · sitting No. 346Bloc Québécois supply motion on seniors pensions leads House businessThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Bloc Québécois supply motion that calls on the government to grant a royal recommendation for Bill C-319, which would extend a 10 per cent increase in old age security payments to seniors aged 65 to 74. Leader Yves-François Blanchet moved the motion and defended it against Liberal criticism that the party had opposed earlier seniors measures. Debate on the motion continued through much of the day.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video

September

  1. 36Friday, September 27, 2024 · sitting No. 345Privilege debate on documents dominates Commons sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on a question of privilege concerning the production of documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada. Bloc Québécois MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau said the government showed incompetence and a lack of accountability mechanisms. Conservative MP Marc Dalton said at least $300 million was paid out in cases of conflict of interest according to the Auditor General.0 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 35Thursday, September 26, 2024 · sitting No. 344Conservatives move no-confidence motion on supply dayThe House spent the largest share of the day on a Conservative opposition motion under government orders for business of supply. Luc Berthold moved that the House has lost confidence in the government over doubled housing costs, taxed food, punished work, unleashed crime and excessive centralization, and offers Canadians the option to axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 56Wednesday, September 25, 2024 · sitting No. 343House concurs in finance committee report as carbon tax debate dominatesThe House spent the largest share of its time on concurrence in the 16th report of the Standing Committee on Finance. Conservative MP Marty Morantz moved concurrence and criticized the NDP leader for calling a by-election. Liberal MP Ya'ara Saks and Conservative MP Marty Morantz exchanged further remarks on the motion.7 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 32Tuesday, September 24, 2024 · sitting No. 342Conservatives move non-confidence motion in governmentThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative motion of non-confidence in the Prime Minister and the government, moved by Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre said the government had doubled housing costs and the national debt while forcing two million Canadians to food banks. Liberal MP Karina Gould said the Conservative record in government included divisive politics and a failure to fight climate change.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 20Monday, September 23, 2024 · sitting No. 341Committees consume most of Commons time as online harms bill advancesCommittees of the House occupied 34 per cent of the sitting, the largest share of the day, while members continued debate on the online harms act under government orders.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  6. 20Friday, September 20, 2024 · sitting No. 340House debates homelessness report as parties clash over coalitionsThe House spent the largest share of the day on the 31st report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts concerning chronic homelessness. Conservative MP John Nater moved concurrence in the report and criticized the government's record, while Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended federal efforts and questioned prior Conservative action on the file.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  7. 27Thursday, September 19, 2024 · sitting No. 339House debates concurrence in housing report as opposition presses LiberalsConservative MP Scott Aitchison moved concurrence in the 13th report of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, which states that Canada faces a housing crisis requiring urgent action. The motion, which took up the largest share of the sitting, prompted exchanges between Conservative and Liberal members on the federal record since 2015. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen cited federal investments in his Kingston riding while Conservative MP Dan Mazier interjected on the scale of projects funded.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 48Wednesday, September 18, 2024 · sitting No. 338Commons advances military justice bill amid Poilievre attacks on carbon taxThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-66, the military justice system modernization act. Minister of National Defence Bill Blair told members the bill responds to recommendations from the Arbour report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Conservative MP James Bezan said his party would support the bill at second reading but wants thorough committee study to ensure it serves victims.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 28Tuesday, September 17, 2024 · sitting No. 337House debates citizenship bill as Poilievre presses Freeland on economyThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of Bill C-71, an act to amend the Citizenship Act, which remains at second reading after exchanges between Liberal MP Bardish Chagger and Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu over the scope of citizenship transmission and voting rights for those abroad.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 22Monday, September 16, 2024 · sitting No. 336House opens debate on bill restoring citizenship to lost CanadiansGovernment Orders on Bill C-71, an act to amend the Citizenship Act, occupied the largest share of substantive proceedings as the House returned from summer recess. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller moved second reading and said the bill would restore citizenship to those affected by earlier rules and create a statutory mechanism for renunciation. Conservative MP Tom Kmiec noted that Liberals had supported the first-generation limit under the previous government.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video

June

  1. 52Wednesday, June 19, 2024 · sitting No. 335Commons clashes over economy housing and carbon tax dominate question periodOral questions consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre repeatedly challenged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on rising poverty food bank use and housing costs. Trudeau countered that the government is advancing dental care school food programs and an ambitious housing plan while asking higher earners to pay more through capital gains changes.7 votes · 15 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 64Tuesday, June 18, 2024 · sitting No. 334Budget bill takes most time in Commons as carbon tax clashes continueThe House devoted the largest portion of its sitting to the budget implementation act with repeated procedural votes to apply previous results and advance the measure.17 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 61Monday, June 17, 2024 · sitting No. 333Liberals move time allocation on budget bill as carbon tax costs surfaceGovernment House leader Pablo Rodriguez moved time allocation on Bill C-69, the budget implementation act, limiting report stage to five hours and third reading to five hours. Conservative MP Damien Kurek said the measure would ram through new spending without addressing economic mismanagement. NDP MP Peter Julian credited his party for dental care, pharmacare and housing measures in the bill.5 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 33Friday, June 14, 2024 · sitting No. 332Commons debates bill to create miscarriage of justice review commissionThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-40, the Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission Act. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen said the bill would establish an independent commission to review applications and amend the Criminal Code on accessibility criteria, investigative thresholds and reporting. Conservative MP Tako Van Popta said committee changes had removed the requirement that applicants first exhaust all appeals, creating competition with other processes.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 62Thursday, June 13, 2024 · sitting No. 331Commons orders release of carbon tax economic data by MondayThe House of Commons spent the largest portion of its sitting on a Conservative motion ordering the government to table its economic analysis of the federal fuel charge and output-based pricing system by Monday. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre moved the order, which the House adopted without recorded opposition.11 votes · 16 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 63Wednesday, June 12, 2024 · sitting No. 330Commons sees heated exchanges over capital gains tax as Bloc backs LiberalsOral questions on taxation consumed the largest share of the sitting as Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre accused the Bloc Québécois of enabling a Liberal tax increase on capital gains that would hurt Quebec doctors, farmers and home builders. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland replied that the measure ensures fairness so a teacher does not pay tax at a higher rate than a multimillionaire and that Quebec will receive an extra $3 billion for health care and child care.2 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 62Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · sitting No. 329Conservatives propose deleting dozens of clauses from budget billThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on report stage of Bill C-69, the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1. Conservative MPs Jacques Gourde, Rosemarie Falk, Tom Kmiec, Jamie Schmale and Tony Baldinelli moved successive motions to delete clauses 81 through 185. Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie moved further deletion motions beginning at clause 198.5 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 64Monday, June 10, 2024 · sitting No. 328Bloc motion on foreign interference report leads Commons debateThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a Bloc Québécois supply motion that asked the House to take note of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians report on foreign interference, to express concern that some elected officials may be working in the interests of foreign powers, and to request expanded terms of reference for the Hogue commission. Mr. René Villemure moved the motion. Mrs. Sherry Romanado said she would support it and asked whether party leaders should receive clearance to read the report. Mr. Michael Cooper said the government was using national-security claims to shield the Prime Minister rather than the country.4 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 38Friday, June 7, 2024 · sitting No. 327Commons advances online harms bill amid foreign interference clashesJustice Minister Arif Virani moved that Bill C-63, An Act to enact the online harms act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner said the bill forces Canadians to trade security for charter rights and pushes reforms into an unclear regulatory process. Bloc Québécois MP Claude DeBellefeuille said her party supports provisions on child pornography and non-consensual pornographic content and would accept quick passage of that part. NDP MP Peter Julian said the bill requires comprehensive committee study and lacks transparency rules on algorithms.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 57Thursday, June 6, 2024 · sitting No. 326Conservatives move supply day motion to order SDTC documentsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative supply day motion ordering the government, Sustainable Development Technology Canada and the Auditor General to deposit documents related to the agency within 14 days. Andrew Scheer moved the motion, which calls for all files, contribution agreements and financial records created since 2017. Kevin Lamoureux defended the government's economic record during the debate while Scheer pressed on conflicts of interest identified in the Auditor General's report.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  11. 62Wednesday, June 5, 2024 · sitting No. 325Commons debates first nations clean water bill for most of sittingThe House spent the largest share of the day on government orders for Bill C-61, the first nations clean water act. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the bill follows years of consultation and marks a step beyond the 2015 pledge to end long-term drinking water advisories. Conservative MP Eric Melillo and NDP MP Blake Desjarlais questioned the pace of progress and the adequacy of consultation with treaty nations.7 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 64Tuesday, June 4, 2024 · sitting No. 324NDP motion targets grocery profits as house limits debate on oversight billThe House spent the largest share of its time on an NDP opposition day motion calling on the government to force big grocery chains to lower essential food prices or face caps and other measures, to speed up reforms to the Nutrition North program and to end corporate handouts to grocers. New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor led the debate and said successive Liberal and Conservative governments had allowed corporations to profit at the expense of families. Liberal MP Ken Hardie said he supported the goal but questioned how a price cap would work in practice.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 45Monday, June 3, 2024 · sitting No. 323Pharmacare act advances at third reading as opposition raises coverage fearsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act. Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi opened the debate by saying the bill would establish principles for a national program and deliver single-payer coverage for contraceptives and diabetes medications in participating provinces. Conservative MP Damien Kurek asked whether the single-payer structure would remove existing private coverage held by up to 97 per cent of Canadians.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video

May

  1. 22Friday, May 31, 2024 · sitting No. 322Commons debates electoral participation bill as Liberals face pension criticismGovernment orders on the Electoral Participation Act occupied the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended provisions allowing voters to cast ballots anywhere in a riding and urged members to review the bill at committee. Conservative MP Michael Cooper said the measure amounted to a pension protection act for Liberals facing an election in 2025.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  2. 63Thursday, May 30, 2024 · sitting No. 321Conservatives move to suspend carbon tax and fuel taxes until Labour DayThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Conservative opposition day motion that calls on the government to suspend the carbon tax, the federal fuel tax and the GST on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre moved the motion and argued that the measures would save typical families hundreds of dollars on summer travel. Liberal MPs Mark Gerretsen and Steven Guilbeault questioned the claimed savings and said the proposal would require unrealistic driving distances.2 votes · 6 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 66Wednesday, May 29, 2024 · sitting No. 320House debates foreign interference bill as Poilievre presses Trudeau on spendingThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-70, the countering foreign interference act. Dominic LeBlanc moved the bill and said it would strengthen detection and disruption of threats from hostile states. Michael Chong asked whether the sabotage provisions would cover construction of essential infrastructure and LeBlanc replied that intent to harm remained central to the offence.4 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 51Tuesday, May 28, 2024 · sitting No. 319Liberals move closure on privilege debate over speakerThe House spent most of the day on orders of the day considering a question of privilege raised by the member for Grande Prairie—Mackenzie. Steven MacKinnon moved that debate be not further adjourned, a motion opposed by Conservative, Bloc Québécois and New Democratic members who said it amounted to muzzling Parliament.12 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 63Monday, May 27, 2024 · sitting No. 318House advances Atlantic Accord bill to enable offshore windThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on Bill C-49 to amend the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon moved a time allocation motion limiting third reading debate to five further hours. Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the changes are needed to create a regulatory framework for offshore wind and to match mirror legislation already anticipated in the two provinces.3 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 25Friday, May 24, 2024 · sitting No. 317Commons debates Canada Labour Code changes for third of sittingLiberal MP Kevin Lamoureux moved that a motion on amendments to the Canada Labour Code be carried on division and the motion was agreed. The House spent the largest share of the day on the bill, which Lamoureux said would support the economy and reflect long-standing labour priorities.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  7. 52Thursday, May 23, 2024 · sitting No. 316Bloc motion on federal intrusions dominates commons sittingThe House devoted 82 per cent of its sitting to a Bloc Québécois supply motion that condemns repeated federal intrusions into areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction. The motion, moved by Yves-François Blanchet, demands that Ottawa offer Quebec, the provinces and territories unconditional opt-outs with full compensation whenever it interferes in their jurisdictions.0 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 62Wednesday, May 22, 2024 · sitting No. 315Commons debates closure on pharmacare bill after NDP pressureThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on Government Business No. 39, a motion to limit further debate on Bill C-64 and send it to the health committee for study. The motion, moved by Steven MacKinnon, was debated at length with interventions from Conservative, NDP and Liberal members.7 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 61Tuesday, May 21, 2024 · sitting No. 314Liberals impose time limit on budget bill debateGovernment House leader Steven MacKinnon moved a motion to allocate no more than five further hours to second reading of Bill C-69, the budget implementation act. The motion would require all questions on the bill to be put forthwith once the time expired. Conservative MP Laila Goodridge said the government was using a blunt instrument to ram through the legislation instead of allowing full debate.5 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 27Friday, May 10, 2024 · sitting No. 313Commons debates fall economic statement as pharmacare motion advancesThe House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-59, the fall economic statement implementation act. Liberal MP Chandra Arya said the bill would make life more affordable, build homes faster and create an economy that works for everyone. Conservative MP Greg McLean questioned why the government was advancing both the fall statement and the new budget implementation bill in the same week.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  11. 64Thursday, May 9, 2024 · sitting No. 312Conservatives move supply motion to halt hard-drug legalizationThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a Conservative motion on the business of supply that calls on the government to reject requests from Toronto and Montreal to legalize hard drugs and to redirect funds toward treatment and recovery. Pierre Poilievre moved the motion, which cites a 166 per cent rise in opioid deaths since the Prime Minister took office. Debate on the motion remained ongoing at adjournment.1 vote · 4 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 60Wednesday, May 8, 2024 · sitting No. 311House debates privilege motion on China-linked cyber attacks against MPsThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a question of privilege raised by Conservative MP Garnett Genuis concerning cyber attacks in 2021 by a group tied to the Chinese government that targeted members of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that a prima facie case of contempt had been established. Genuis then moved that the matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.5 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 61Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · sitting No. 310Commons advances budget bill amid clashes over drugs and languageThe House spent most of the sitting on second reading of the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1. New Democrat MP Alexandre Boulerice said the NDP had secured dental care, pharmacare for diabetics and women, anti-scab legislation and a higher capital gains tax. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger asked whether cross-party work remained worthwhile on programs for Canadians facing difficult times.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 46Monday, May 6, 2024 · sitting No. 309Liberals impose time limit on pharmacare debate as Conservatives block billGovernment orders on the pharmacare act consumed 45 per cent of the sitting as the Liberals moved a time allocation motion to limit further debate on Bill C-64 to five hours at second reading. Steven MacKinnon introduced the motion and Mark Holland defended the measure while Conservatives objected that the bill would be rushed. The NDP accused the Conservatives of blocking access to diabetes medication and reproductive health prescriptions for thousands of constituents.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 29Friday, May 3, 2024 · sitting No. 308Conservatives move to delete short title of bill creating RCMP complaints commissionConservative MP Dane Lloyd moved that Bill C-20 be amended by deleting the short title during government orders on the Public Complaints and Review Commission Act. Lloyd said the bill seeks to create an independent commission for the RCMP and the CBSA to address public complaints and that numerous Conservative concerns raised in committee were not addressed. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the motion was a Conservative filibuster and accused the opposition of preventing passage while blaming the government for delay.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  16. 59Thursday, May 2, 2024 · sitting No. 307Commons debates Atlantic accord bill at third reading for most of sittingThe House spent the largest share of its time on debate at third reading of Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada—Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act. Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan moved the motion for third reading and said the bill would support offshore renewable energy development while maintaining the resource sector's role. Conservative MP Blake Richards requested a recorded vote on the motion to proceed.3 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  17. 65Wednesday, May 1, 2024 · sitting No. 306Budget debate takes most time as Liberals defend spendingThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate of the 2024 budget under government orders. Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz said the plan delivers fairness for every generation through investments in housing, child care and dental care. Bloc Québécois MP Maxime Blanchette-Joncas pressed her on whether housing funds should be managed by municipalities that best understand local needs.4 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video

April

  1. 68Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · sitting No. 305Commons spends day on budget debate amid drug policy clashesThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on the ways and means motion implementing budget 2024. Conservative MP Kelly Block opened the discussion by criticizing nine years of deficit budgets and inflationary spending under the Liberals. The motion remains before the House.1 vote · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 43Monday, April 29, 2024 · sitting No. 304Commons spends day on budget as Poilievre presses on drugs and spendingGovernment orders on the budget consumed the largest share of the sitting. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended measures to support the middle class through taxation fairness and new programs. Conservative MP Marty Morantz and NDP MP Richard Cannings pressed the government on unfulfilled mental-health transfers and inadequate disability supports.2 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 27Friday, April 19, 2024 · sitting No. 303Commons debates bill to establish national reconciliation councilThe House spent the largest share of its time on Government Orders debating the National Council for Reconciliation Act. Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen told the House the legislation would acknowledge past wrongs and shape a better future while New Democrat MP Leah Gazan said the government had barely advanced the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action since 2015. Conservative MP Todd Doherty asked why the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples and the Native Women's Association of Canada were left out of the process.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  4. 29Thursday, April 18, 2024 · sitting No. 302Commons devotes nearly half its sitting to budget debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for the budget. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the government had doubled the national debt and housing costs while adding $50 billion in new spending, and he stated that Conservatives would vote against the budget. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux accused Poilievre of manipulating information and noted that only six affordable housing units were built during Poilievre's time as housing minister.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  5. 54Wednesday, April 17, 2024 · sitting No. 301House summons consultant to bar for contempt in rare proceedingThe House of Commons devoted the bulk of its sitting to summoning consultant Kristian Firth to the bar, the first such occurrence in more than a century. Speaker Greg Fergus read an admonishment for Firth's refusal to answer questions and prevarication before the government operations committee. Firth confirmed he had consulted a physician about acute mental health flare-ups before appearing and was advised to avoid undue stress.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 36Tuesday, April 16, 2024 · sitting No. 300House advances pharmacare bill amid budget tabling and question period clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act. Health Minister Mark Holland moved the bill and praised cross-party work with the NDP, while Conservative MP Stephen Ellis criticized backlogs and sign-up numbers for related programs. Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault pressed Holland on consultations with Quebec.1 vote · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 46Monday, April 15, 2024 · sitting No. 299Commons debates listing IRGC as terrorist group in lengthy committee report debateThe House spent the largest share of its time on a concurrence motion for the 18th report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved concurrence and pressed the government to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity and shut down its operations in Canada. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux said the motion was being used to block debate on Bill C-50.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 62Thursday, April 11, 2024 · sitting No. 298Commons advances sustainable jobs act amid Conservative amendmentsThe House spent most of the day on report stage of Bill C-50, the Canadian sustainable jobs act. The Speaker outlined principles for grouping the large number of motions, and Conservative MPs Mrs. Shannon Stubbs and Mr. Jeremy Patzer moved several amendments to the preamble, including changes on job creation, worker well-being and trade unions.51 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  9. 48Wednesday, April 10, 2024 · sitting No. 297House committees table reports on disability benefit and privilegeCommittees of the House consumed the largest share of sitting time as members presented multiple reports including the 17th report of the human resources committee on the Canada disability benefit and the 63rd report of the procedure and House affairs committee on a question of privilege related to the member for Wellington—Halton Hills.3 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 29Tuesday, April 9, 2024 · sitting No. 296Commons spends day on Conservative motion for carbon tax premiers meetingThe House devoted most of its time to a Conservative supply-day motion moved by Pierre Poilievre that called on the Prime Minister to convene a televised carbon tax emergency meeting with all first ministers to address the tax's financial burden, a recent 23 per cent increase and provincial opt-out plans.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  11. 19Monday, April 8, 2024 · sitting No. 295Commons holds take-note debate on softwood lumber disputeThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a government orders take-note debate concerning the softwood lumber dispute with the United States. Members discussed ongoing negotiations, past rounds of talks since the 1980s and the need for a negotiated settlement, with interventions from Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan and Conservative MP Kyle Seeback.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video

March

  1. 59Friday, March 22, 2024 · sitting No. 294Bloc Québécois votes prop up Liberals after opposition motion failsQuestion period on government priorities consumed the largest share of sitting time as Conservatives pressed the Bloc Québécois to explain its decision to defeat a motion that would have triggered an election. Conservative MP Luc Berthold said Quebeckers were disappointed the Bloc had chosen to save the Prime Minister rather than support the call for a vote. Liberal MP Jean-Yves Duclos replied that the Conservatives opposed the Canada child benefit and dental care for seniors.0 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 61Thursday, March 21, 2024 · sitting No. 293Commons debates non-confidence motion over carbon taxThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on a Conservative motion declaring non-confidence in the Prime Minister and his government for the April 1 carbon-tax increase of 23 per cent and calling for an election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argued the tax punishes families already struggling with the cost of living while Liberal ministers defended the rebate and climate measures. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.9 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 64Wednesday, March 20, 2024 · sitting No. 292Commons debates Canada-Ukraine ties as free trade deal passesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on a take-note debate of the Canada-Ukraine relationship and the new strategic security partnership signed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Members from all parties affirmed continued support for Ukraine while the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement received royal assent after the Conservative leader directed his caucus and senators to oppose it.5 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 63Tuesday, March 19, 2024 · sitting No. 291House debates Conservative motion to cancel carbon tax hikeThe House devoted most of its time to a Conservative supply day motion that called on the government to cancel the April 1 carbon tax increase. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer moved the motion, citing opposition from 70 per cent of provinces and Canadians. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux defended the pricing system and the associated rebate.0 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 57Monday, March 18, 2024 · sitting No. 290NDP motion on Gaza takes centre stage in CommonsThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on an NDP motion addressing the conflict in Gaza and the Middle East. The motion, moved by New Democrat MP Heather McPherson, highlights the death toll, displacement and humanitarian conditions in Gaza and calls on the government to take steps toward a ceasefire and hostage release. Debate on the motion remained unresolved at adjournment.12 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  6. 0Friday, March 1, 2024 · sitting No. 289House pauses to mourn death of Brian MulroneyThe House of Commons devoted its sitting to business of the house. Liberal MP Steven MacKinnon said Canada is in mourning after the loss of Brian Mulroney and that Mulroney was a great prime minister who respected Parliament. MacKinnon extended condolences to the family and friends on behalf of members and the house agreed.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhereProvisional score

February

  1. 62Thursday, February 29, 2024 · sitting No. 288Liberals seek closure on child care bill as Conservatives delay with northern food reportThe House spent the largest share of its time on the motion to concur in Senate amendments to Bill C-35, an act respecting early learning and child care in Canada. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon moved a motion to end further adjournment of debate. Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri said the legislation had produced chaos for operators and families, while Liberal MP Jenna Sudds said the bill had already received extensive study in committee and the Senate.2 votes · 5 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 62Wednesday, February 28, 2024 · sitting No. 287Commons backs extended sittings to clear backlog of billsThe House spent the largest share of its time debating Government Business No. 35, a motion to extend sitting hours and regulate overnight proceedings. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon moved closure on the motion, which Conservatives said would limit scrutiny while Liberals and New Democrats argued it would give members more time to debate legislation.7 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 51Tuesday, February 27, 2024 · sitting No. 286Commons debates Conservative motion on ArriveCAN costsThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative opposition-day motion that called on the government to table all documents related to the ArriveCAN app and its contracts. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre moved the motion after the Auditor General found the app cost at least $60 million and the procurement ombud reported that contractors performed no work on 76 per cent of the contracts. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and Bloc Québécois MP Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe questioned the motion's focus during the debate.1 vote · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  4. 36Monday, February 26, 2024 · sitting No. 285House debates replacement-worker ban in labour code overhaulThe House spent the largest share of its sitting on debate of amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would prohibit replacement workers during strikes or lockouts in federally regulated workplaces. New Democrat MP Taylor Bachrach pressed the government on the scope of the bill while Liberal MP Chandra Arya defended the measure as a long-standing platform commitment.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  5. 28Friday, February 16, 2024 · sitting No. 284Commons debates child care act amendments from SenateThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders for Bill C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act. Members considered Senate amendments on linguistic duality and heard concerns about the availability of spaces, the treatment of small operators and the differences from Quebec's system.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  6. 55Thursday, February 15, 2024 · sitting No. 283Commons debates three-year MAID pause at third readingThe House spent most of the day at third reading of Bill C-62, which would delay expansion of medical assistance in dying to persons whose sole condition is mental illness. Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi told the House the three-year pause would allow the medical profession and provincial systems to prepare safeguards. Conservative MP Todd Doherty said provinces and territories had asked for an indefinite delay because they are not ready.2 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  7. 65Wednesday, February 14, 2024 · sitting No. 282Child care bill advances amid Conservative attacks on arrive scamThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading and concurrence in Senate amendments to Bill C-35, the Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act. Minister Jenna Sudds moved concurrence and said the legislation would improve access to high-quality affordable child care across the country. The bill received support from the Bloc Québécois despite concerns over federal involvement in provincial jurisdiction.3 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  8. 30Tuesday, February 13, 2024 · sitting No. 281Liberals impose time allocation on bill to delay MAID expansionGovernment Business No. 34 on Bill C-62 consumed 54 per cent of the sitting as the House considered time allocation for legislation that would postpone medical assistance in dying where mental illness is the sole condition. Steven MacKinnon moved the closure motion while Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk accused the government of repeated eleventh-hour management failures. New Democrat MP Peter Julian and Justice Minister Arif Virani stressed the need to meet the March 17 deadline without creating legal confusion.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  9. 64Monday, February 12, 2024 · sitting No. 280Commons advances reconciliation council bill amid ArriveCAN clashesThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the National Council for Reconciliation Act. Liberal MP Lori Idlout told the House the council must be Indigenous-led to hold governments accountable for past failures. Bloc Québécois MP Yves Perron asked about lessons from Quebec's peace of the braves agreement with the Cree.0 votes · 7 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  10. 26Friday, February 9, 2024 · sitting No. 279Commons advances national reconciliation council as Senate changes debatedGary Anandasangaree moved second reading of and concurrence in Senate amendments to Bill C-29, which would establish a national council for reconciliation to monitor progress across sectors. The minister said the legislation holds governments accountable to Indigenous peoples and follows an interim council created in 2017. Lori Idlout asked why seven years passed before the bill reached the table. Sébastien Lemire raised concerns that the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples was denied entry to a related summit the minister organized.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  11. 38Thursday, February 8, 2024 · sitting No. 278Bloc motion on immigration targets leads supply day debateThe House devoted half its sitting to a Bloc Québécois motion under government orders that recalls the November 1, 2023 unanimous vote on reviewing immigration targets after consultation with Quebec, the provinces and territories on integration capacity. Yves-François Blanchet moved the motion, which also calls for a meeting with provincial and territorial counterparts and for federal funding to support those capacities. Kevin Lamoureux replied for the Liberals that consultation is important and that Quebec's uniqueness and the French language must be respected.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video
  12. 58Wednesday, February 7, 2024 · sitting No. 277Commons debates three-year extension of MAID mental-illness pauseThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to second reading of Bill C-62, which would extend until March 2027 the temporary exclusion of medical assistance in dying for persons whose sole condition is mental illness. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya'ara Saks told the House the three-year period would allow completion of training modules and regulatory work recommended by the expert panel. Conservative MP Rob Moore cited a Society of Canadian Psychiatry brief that called for an indefinite pause rather than a fixed timeline.2 votes · 3 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  13. 55Tuesday, February 6, 2024 · sitting No. 276House debates Conservative motion on auto theft crisisThe House spent the largest portion of the sitting on a Conservative supply day motion moved by Tim Uppal that calls for measures to address a surge in auto thefts since 2015. The motion remained before the House at the end of government orders.1 vote · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  14. 63Monday, February 5, 2024 · sitting No. 275Commons advances Ukraine trade deal amid clashes over crime and carbon taxThe House spent the largest share of the sitting on debate at second reading of Bill C-5, the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement implementation act. Conservative MP Tako Van Popta said the party supports free trade but faulted the government for past energy decisions that aided Russia, while Liberal MP Yvan Baker accused Conservatives of failing to back current military and trade measures for Ukraine.2 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  15. 30Friday, February 2, 2024 · sitting No. 274House debates Canada-Ukraine trade deal as carbon tax and housing dominate question periodThe House devoted the largest share of its time to debate on the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023. Liberal MP Francis Drouin said the legislation would modernize an agreement that supports Ukraine's sovereignty. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner pressed the government to commit to repurposing seized Russian assets for Ukraine, while Bloc Québécois MP Gabriel Ste-Marie noted the original deal was negotiated under the Harper government.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video
  16. 41Thursday, February 1, 2024 · sitting No. 273Commons debates motion to cancel April carbon tax increaseThe House spent most of the day on a Conservative motion calling on the government to cancel the April 1 carbon tax increase. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre moved the motion and argued that the tax raises costs without reducing emissions. Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin questioned Conservative views on using tax policy for climate goals while Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen pressed Poilievre on comments about Quebec mayors.0 votes · 1 bill moved▶ Question Period video

January

  1. 62Wednesday, January 31, 2024 · sitting No. 272Commons debates fall economic statement amid clashes over auto theft and carbon taxThe House devoted the largest share of its sitting to debate on the fall economic statement implementation act. Liberal MP Chandra Arya defended the bill's support for employment growth and dental benefits while Conservative and Bloc members criticized its approach to housing supply and carbon emissions.10 votes · 2 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  2. 48Tuesday, January 30, 2024 · sitting No. 271Commons debates fall economic statement bill amid points of orderThe House spent the largest share of its time on government orders debating the fall economic statement implementation act. Liberal MP Yvonne Jones defended the bill while Conservative MP Garnett Genuis challenged the Speaker's handling of earlier points of order and accused the Chair of inventing new rules.2 votes · 0 bills moved▶ Question Period video
  3. 20Monday, January 29, 2024 · sitting No. 270House tables answers to hundreds of order paper questionsRoutine proceedings consumed the largest share of the sitting as the government tabled responses to more than 360 written questions. Members also adopted committee membership changes and heard multiple reports from standing and special committees.0 votes · 0 bills movedWent nowhere▶ Question Period video