Bill C-228

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…ely excluded from the treaty-making process. Members will recall that the Bloc Québécois introduced Bill C-228, which was rejected about an hour or two before this debate right now. It is almost as though the parliamentarians here are unwilling to do their job as parliamentarians, and that is absolutely shame…

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…ry committed to addressing these international trade issues. My colleague from Jonquière introduced Bill C-228, which aimed to establish a committee to discuss these treaties here in the House, to negotiate international agreements. I would like to come back to that because my colleague from Saint-Hyacinthe—B…

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…. In any case, the problem in all of these agreements is one that the Bloc Québécois raised through Bill C-228 on which we just voted. If this bill had been allowed to continue to move forward, we could have brought these treaties before the House for debate. It is not right that only the Prime Minister's Off…

Private Members' Business

…ow proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-228.

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from January 26 consideration of the motion that Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, today's debate has been extremely interesting. Bill C-228 is an opportunity for the Prime Minister to put words into action. Like many, I was captivated by the Prime Minister's speech in Davos for a number of reasons. First of all, among all the wonderful t…

Private Members' Business

…ho are watching at home. I am pleased to rise on our first day back to contribute to this debate on Bill C-228. I want to start by thanking my hon. Bloc Québécois colleague who introduced this bill. The context for this bill is important, because it concerns how we, as parliamentarians, understand our role in…

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…r new international treaty. Transparency is something that the Canadian people expect of all of us. Bill C-228, though, is not about transparency. An act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act regarding the prior review of treaties by Parliament does not increase transparency. I…

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…ealize that this requires some give and take, but the signing stage is important, and that is where Bill C-228 comes in. It requires that the text be tabled in the House of Commons and that the House, after a study in committee, provide its advice on these treaties. Major treaties are treaties that require th…

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The House resumed from October 21, 2025, consideration of the motion that Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament), be read the second time and referred to a committee.

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…t would give us a say during the negotiation period or the ratification period of trade agreements. Bill C-228 would change that. I would like my colleague to speak to the House's lack of transparency when it comes to trade agreements.

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Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Jonquière introduced in the House Bill C-228 to ensure that all treaties are systematically tabled before the House of Commons, so that they can be debated and amended. This bill also includes a provision requiring a 21-day waiting period after…

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…t is true that we voted on a bill in the House to ensure that supply management is fully protected. Bill C-228, which was introduced by the Bloc Québécois, seeks to establish a framework for thoroughly reviewing international agreements to ensure that, in future negotiations, there are no concessions, particu…

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, I am happy to rise tonight to speak to Bill C-228, legislation that would fundamentally reshape how Canada affirms its treaties. I will admit that this is not quite the agreement I hoped to be speaking to after more than five months of trade negotia…

Private Members' Business

…tion of what we in Canada call a treaty before we go on to a discussion of the bill. When I look at Bill C-228, I note that it further defines a treaty as an amendment to a treaty. Treaties are not simply the original bilateral, multilateral or plurilateral agreement; any amendment to such an agreement is als…

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moved that Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, it is my plea…

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…tually, our colleague from New Brunswick brought forward the Reduction of Recidivism Framework Act, Bill C-228, which was passed in the House. This is an important concept, and we of course value these individuals and the opportunities they need to change their life. However, what we are dealing with and hear…

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-228, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament). Mr. Speaker, today, the Bloc Québécois is keeping a promise by introducing a bi…

Private Members' Business

…tive MPs to improve the lives of workers, in addition to this fantastic bill; for example, there is Bill C-228 by the member for Sarnia—Lambton, which would actually protect workers' pensions. It has been a long-standing problem in this country that a company would go bankrupt, workers' pensions would be unse…

Statements by Members

…ur community when big projects shut down? We know that the Bloc and the NDP pushed very hard to get Bill C-228 through this place last year. In fact, it received royal assent in April of last year, so where are the regulations? Where is the government in finally making workers a priority in this country? When…