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2026-03-13
Build Canada Homes Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to interrupt the member to continue with questions and comments. The hon. member for Scarborough Centre—Don Valley East has the floor.

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2026-03-13
Build Canada Homes Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I am going to give the member a chance to reply, but unfortunately, he will have to wait until after question period, since it is almost 11 a.m. He will have lots of time to think about it.

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2026-03-13
Natural Resources
Procedural

Oral Questions

Order, order. I cannot hear the parliamentary secretary. I will let the parliamentary secretary restart from the beginning so I can hear the response, and then we will continue.

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2026-03-13
Public Services and Procurement
Procedural

Oral Questions

I would like to remind the parliamentary secretary that when members say “you” they are not talking directly to other members but to the Chair. The hon. member for Jonquière.

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2026-03-13
Natural Resources
Procedural

Oral Questions

I would remind the parliamentary secretary to not speak directly to members but through Speaker. The hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon.

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2026-03-13
Ethics
Procedural

Oral Questions

The hon. member for Montmorency—Charlevoix.

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2026-03-13
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Procedural

Oral Questions

The hon. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.

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2026-03-13
Justice
Procedural

Oral Questions

The hon. Parliamentary Secretary of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.

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2026-03-13
Questions Passed as Orders for Return
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is it agreed?

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2026-03-13
Questions Passed as Orders for Return
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is it agreed?

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2026-03-13
Questions Passed as Orders for Return
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

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

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2026-03-13
Build Canada Homes Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Resuming debate. The hon. member for Jonquière.

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2026-03-13
Build Canada Homes Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-03-13
Build Canada Homes 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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2026-03-13
Build Canada Homes Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I declare the motion carried on division. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. (Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

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2026-03-13
Corrections and Conditional Release Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

To conclude debate, I recognize the member for Edmonton Griesbach for his right of reply.

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2026-03-13
Corrections and Conditional Release 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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2026-03-13
Corrections and Conditional Release Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, March 25, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. It being 2:13 p.m., the House stands adjourned until Monday, March 23, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 28(2) and 24(1). (The House adjourned at 2:13 p.m.)

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to interrupt the member. There is an incredible amount of noise coming from courtyard, and there are people outside of the chamber interfering with the work of the chamber. Right now, I cannot even hear the member for Edmonton Manning. I will let the member for Edmonton Manning restart from the point where he was to continue his reply.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

Members should address comments to the Speaker, through the Chair, not directly to the member. I will let the member continue.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

Resuming debate, the hon. gentleman from Prince Albert has caught my eye.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

The member knows we cannot use members' names in the chamber, only titles. I will let the member continue.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty, pursuant to Standing Order 38, to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for York—Durham, Ethics; the hon. member for Yellowhead, the Economy; the hon. member for Langley Township—Fraser Heights, Housing.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

Before I continue questions and comments, I think it is a good time to remind members that when using “you”, it is through the Chair. I have been here for a few terms now. I think it has been just over 10 years.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

Questions and comments, the hon. member for Portage—Lisgar.

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2026-03-12
Message from the Senate
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate as follows:That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint it that, in relation to Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure, the Senate does not insist on its amendment with which the House of Commons disagreed.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

I want to remind members using “you” to not speak directly to the member but through the Chair. The member for Edmonton Southeast.

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

Is the House ready to hear the question?

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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
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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2026-03-12
An Act to Implement the Protocol on the Accession …
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-03-12
Ethics
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

I have to interrupt the member. The Prime Minister's name cannot be used in the chamber. He can only be referred to by his title. I will let the member for York—Durham continue.

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2026-03-12
Procedural

Royal Assent

I have the honour to inform the House that a communication has been received as follows: Rideau Hall March 12, 2026 Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bill listed in the Schedule to this letter on the 12th day of March, 2026, at 4:36 p.m. Yours sincerely, Ken MacKill…

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2026-03-12
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

For her right of reply to conclude the debate, I recognize the hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill.

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2026-03-12
Criminal Code
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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2026-03-12
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Pursuing to Standing Order 93, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, March 25, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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2026-03-12
Ethics
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The member is speaking directly to the member for York—Durham and is supposed to speak through the Chair. I invite the member to continue.

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2026-03-12
The Economy
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. member for Yellowhead.

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2026-03-12
The Economy
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

Despite it being Adjournment Proceedings, the requirement is still to speak through the Chair and not directly to the member. This is just as a reminder for the member for Yellowhead. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance has the floor.

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2026-03-12
Housing
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

It being 6:50 p.m., the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 6:50 p.m.)

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2026-03-11
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill.

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2026-03-11
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

I recognize the member for Lethbridge for her right of reply.

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2026-03-11
Criminal Code
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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2026-03-11
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, March 25, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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2026-03-11
Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnershi…
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-03-11
Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnershi…
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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2026-03-11
Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnershi…
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-03-11
Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnershi…
Procedural

Government Orders

(Motion agreed to, bill read the third time and passed)

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2026-03-11
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 6:52 p.m.)

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2026-03-10
Government Business No. 6—Proceedings on Bill C-9
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind members to be careful when using the word “you”. They should direct their questions and comments through the Chair and not directly to other members. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for Rural Development.

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2026-03-10
Government Business No. 6—Proceedings on Bill C-9
Procedural

Government Orders

That is not a matter related to the Standing Orders, but a matter of debate.

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