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1,944 speeches by John Nater (2021–2026)

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  • Online Streaming Act32 speeches · 2022
  • Food Day in Canada Act15 speeches · 2022–2023
  • Canadian Heritage14 speeches · 2021–2022
  • Online News Act12 speeches · 2022
  • Criminal Code6 speeches · 2021–2023
  • The Budget5 speeches · 2022–2024
  • Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 14 speeches · 2021
  • Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 14 speeches · 2023
  • Canada Disability Benefit Act4 speeches · 2022
  • Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 20214 speeches · 2022
  • Emergencies Act4 speeches · 2022
  • Finance4 speeches · 2022–2023

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2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I remind the member to address his answer to the Chair.

2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I will just remind everyone that members are to speak through the Chair. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.

2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Calgary Crowfoot.

2026-09-24
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Edmonton Southeast.

2026-09-23
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Questions and comments. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona has the floor.

2026-09-23
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?

2026-09-23
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would like to remind members that they may not use the name of a member, or even that of the Prime Minister, in the House. We will now move on to questions and comments. The hon. Minister of Transport has the floor.

2026-09-23
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty, pursuant to Standing Order 38, to inform the House that the questions to be raised at the time of adjournment this evening are as follows: the hon. member for Courtenay—Alberni, Health; the hon. member for Peace River—Westlock, International Trade; the hon. member for Calgary Centre, Finance.

2026-09-23
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to give the member some time to respond. The hon. member for Joliette—Manawan.

2026-09-23
Building Canada Strong Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I thank the hon. member for his comment. Members have some leeway in their speeches, but I am certain that the hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou will get to the bill before us. The hon. member may continue his speech.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I am afraid that I do have to interrupt the hon. member to proceed to private members' hour.

2026-09-22
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The hon. member for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle has five minutes for her right of reply.

2026-09-22
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

2026-09-22
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried on division. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. (Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

2026-09-22
Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Is it agreed?

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would just remind the member to address questions through the Chair. The hon. member for Scarborough Southwest.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I will just remind the member not to use the names and only the titles. The hon. member.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Questions and comments. The hon. member for Yellowhead.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I will just remind the hon. member to address his comments through the Chair and not otherwise. Resuming debate. The hon. member for Québec Centre.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the hon. member to please address her comments through the Chair. The hon. member for Peace River—Westlock.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I remind the member not to use the proper name of the Prime Minister or any member of the House.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the member not to use the name of any member of the House. The hon. member for Madawaska—Restigouche.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the member to ask his questions through the Chair. The hon. member for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek.

2026-09-22
Canadian Fuel Affordability Act
Procedural

Government Orders

There being no further members wishing to speak, pursuant to order made on Monday, September 21, Bill C-38, an act to amend the Excise Tax Act, extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief, is deemed read a second time on division. Accordingly, this bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. (Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

2026-09-22
The Economy
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. parliamentary secretary.

2026-09-22
The Economy
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. member for Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford.

2026-09-22
The Economy
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. member for Calgary Crowfoot not being present to raise during the Adjournment Proceedings the matter for which notice has been given, the notice is deemed withdrawn. The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until later this day at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 12:11 a.m.)

2026-09-21
National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mo…
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The hon. member for Richmond East—Steveston has five minutes for his right of reply.

2026-09-21
National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mo…
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

2026-09-21
National Framework on Skilled Trades and Labour Mo…
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, September 23, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

2026-09-21
Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

2026-09-21
Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Langley Township—Fraser Heights.

2026-06-18
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The member for Vancouver East, we have time for a very brief question.

2026-06-18
Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Elmwood—Transcona.

2026-06-18
Business of the House
Procedural

Government Orders

All those opposed to the hon. minister's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay. (Motion agreed to)

2026-06-18
Arab Heritage Month Act
Procedural

Government Orders

So noted. The hon. member for Vancouver East is rising on a point of order.

2026-06-18
Arab Heritage Month Act
Procedural

Government Orders

So noted. I believe the hon. member for York South—Weston—Etobicoke is rising on a point of order.

2026-06-17
Petitions
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is it agreed?

2026-06-17
Questions Passed as Orders for Return
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is it agreed?

2026-06-17
Questions Passed as Orders for Return
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is it agreed?

2026-06-17
Questions Passed as Orders for Return
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

[For text of questions and responses, see Written Questions website]

2026-06-17
Motions for Papers
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is it agreed?

2026-06-17
Points of Order
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the question to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment is as follows: the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, The Environment. I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, the time provided for Government Orders will be extended by 49 minutes.

2026-06-17
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

2026-06-17
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

The amendment is in order. We are pushing up against the time for Private Members' Business hour, and I want to quickly go through the motion. The member for Saanich—Gulf Islands is rising on a point of order.

2026-06-17
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

Is there unanimous consent to extend Government Orders by 10 minutes?

2026-06-17
Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

Before I give the floor to the member for Yorkton—Melville, I will just say, on behalf of all members, that we wish her and her family good health and happiness as she proceeds to the next journey in her life. The hon. member for Yorkton—Melville.

2026-06-17
Message from the Senate
Procedural

Government Orders

I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate has passed the following bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: Bill S‑6, a fourth act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil … Read full speech

I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate has passed the following bill to which the concurrence of the House is desired: Bill S‑6, a fourth act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law.

2026-06-16
An Act to Authorize Certain Payments to be Made ou…
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

2026-06-16
An Act to Authorize Certain Payments to be Made ou…
Procedural

Government Orders

Accordingly, pursuant to order made on Tuesday, June 9, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 10:58 p.m.)