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

Government Orders

Before we continue with questions and comments, and we will have time for a very short one, I will say that there is a lot of noise in the courtyard, and people seem to be cheering. I do not know why they would be cheering. I do not think it is time for mirth or happiness just yet. With that said, questions and comments, the hon. member for Regina—Lewvan.

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

Government Orders

Resuming debate, the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.

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

Government Orders

It being 12:45 p.m., pursuant to order made on Monday, June 15, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the third reading stage of the bill now before the House. 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…

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

Government Orders

Call in the members.

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2026-06-17
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The hon. member for Compton—Stanstead has five minutes for her right of reply.

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2026-06-17
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada 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.

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2026-06-17
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill is referred to the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology. (Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

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2026-06-17
Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Is it agreed?

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

Government Orders

No, he is not. I have been paying attention to the parliamentary secretary. He has been picking up documents and putting them down as he goes. If he were to use a prop, as I am sure he knows, I would be the first to notice and to call him back to order. I will let the parliamentary secretary finish.

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

Government Orders

Questions and comments, the hon. member for Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan.

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

Government Orders

Before I let the parliamentary secretary respond, in case there is more of this, I will point out that the member used “you”. I cannot respond. Members should speak through the Speaker to the parliamentary secretary. I will let the parliamentary secretary respond.

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

Government Orders

Let us deal with the first item first. If members are having conversations, it would be good to take them outside of the chamber. Some voices do carry more than others, and they can be heard. Also, some people's hearing is much better than others, and they can hear conversations being had much more clearly. Now, with respect to the other item, I do not think that the member misled the House. I am …

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2026-06-16
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

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.

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2026-06-16
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Call in the members. Before the Clerk announced the result of the vote:

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2026-06-16
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C-2…
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to cut the minister off to allow time for more questions and comments. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith.

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2026-06-16
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C-2…
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith the question necessary to dispose of the motion now before the House. 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 …

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2026-06-16
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C-2…
Procedural

Government Orders

Call in the members.

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2026-06-16
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

Just before I recognize the next member, that member was using “you” to the Speaker. I have not been to Spadina—Harbourfront recently, but I will ask the member for Spadina—Harbourfront to respond.

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2026-06-16
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

It being 8:02 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of Motion No. 11 under Government Orders now before the House. The question is as follows. Shall I dispense?

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2026-06-16
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

[Chair read text of motion to House] If a member participating in person wishes that the amendment 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.

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2026-06-16
Government Business No. 11—Proceedings on Bill C‑2…
Procedural

Government Orders

Call in the members.

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

Government Orders

I must interrupt the parliamentary secretary. Ministers are not to be referred to by name in the House. They should referred to by their title. I invite the parliamentary secretary to continue her speech.

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

Government Orders

Resuming debate, the hon. member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford.

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2026-06-15
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-3…
Procedural

Government Orders

Before we continue, I want to remind the member to address the Chair, not other members directly. The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.

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2026-06-15
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-3…
Procedural

Government Orders

I must remind the hon. member that members are not to be called by their first names. Even if they are sitting next to us and wish to offer advice, we should instead refer to their riding, such as Lévis—Lotbinière, in this case. We have time for one more question. The hon. member for Hastings—Lennox and Addington—Tyendinaga has the floor.

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2026-06-15
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-3…
Procedural

Government Orders

I must issue a reminder before I turn the floor over to the member for Beauce for his right of reply. I am going to say this part in English to make sure I am understood. Members have to speak through the Chair. In French, when members use “vous”, it actually means they are speaking directly to the member and not through the Chair. This is just a reminder to be careful when using the third person.…

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2026-06-15
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-3…
Procedural

Government Orders

The subamendment is in order. Questions and comments, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.

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2026-06-15
Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in D…
Procedural

Government Orders

All those opposed to the hon. member'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)

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2026-06-15
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-3…
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Rivière-du-Nord has just enough time to ask a very brief question.

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2026-06-15
Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-3…
Procedural

Government Orders

I did say that it had to be very brief. The hon. parliamentary secretary has less than 20 seconds to reply.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind members that we cannot make up titles for ministers. We cannot refer to them in any other fashion than by the specific way that the titles are listed on the cabinet list. The hon. Secretary of State for Combatting Crime has the floor.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

We do have quorum. The member for Rivière‑du‑Nord may continue his speech and pick up where he left off.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty to interrupt the proceedings at this time and put forthwith the question on the motion now before the House. The question is as follows. May I dispense?

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

[Chair read text of motion to House] 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.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Call in the members.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

We have just enough time for a very short question. The hon. member for Shefford.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to interrupt the member. I must give the hon. member a chance to respond.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind hon. members to address their comments through the Chair. The hon. member for York—Durham.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the secretary of state to address her comments through the Chair. I do not think anything on the subject, but I invite the member for York—Durham to respond.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for York—Durham.

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2026-06-15
Combatting Hate Act
Procedural

Government Orders

It being midnight, pursuant to order made on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the House stands adjourned until later this day at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 12 a.m.)

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2026-06-11
Strong and Free Elections Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Call in the members. And the bells having rung:

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2026-06-11
Strong and Free Elections Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I must interrupt the member, as a member participating by Zoom has their microphone turned on again, interfering with the business of the House. I invite the hon. member for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj to start his question or comment from the top.

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2026-06-11
Strong and Free Elections Act
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty to interrupt the proceedings at this time and put forthwith the question on the motion now before the House. 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 C…

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2026-06-11
National Framework on the Durability of Electronic…
Procedural

Private Members' Business

I must interrupt the member. I have checked with the clerks at the table. Debate on the member's bill has already taken place. This is the second hour, and he will have the right of reply only at the very end of the second hour. I believe I will resume the debate. If other members wish to rise and participate, they may do so. As for the member, he will have his right of reply at the very end of th…

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2026-06-10
Protecting Victims Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I declare the motion defeated. Resuming debate. I would remind members that Standing Order 17 requires members to rise in their place in order to be recognized by the Chair. Standing Order 17 provides for only three exceptions to that rule. The hon. member for Moncton—Dieppe.

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2026-06-10
Protecting Victims Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I declare the motion defeated. It being 9:01, pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 4, 2026, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the third reading stage of the bill now before the House. 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 r…

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2026-06-10
Protecting Victims Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the division stands deferred until Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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2026-06-10
Strong and Free Elections Act
Procedural

Government Orders

There being no motions at report stage, the House will now proceed, without debate, to the putting of the question on the motion to concur in the bill at report stage.

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2026-06-10
Strong and Free Elections Act
Procedural

Government Orders

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.

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