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Context: House Hansard - 335 - Jun/19/24

Jun/19/24 5:16:54 p.m.
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The hon. member is a seasoned member. He is well aware that in order to table a supplementary opinion, he must obtain the unanimous consent of the House. I invite the hon. member to seek unanimous consent immediately.

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Mr. Sébastien Lemire

Jun/19/24 5:17:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, would it be possible to have unanimous consent to table a supplementary opinion on the safe sport file?

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The Speaker

Jun/19/24 5:17:16 p.m.
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Is it agreed? Some hon. members: Agreed.

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Mr. Sébastien Lemire

Jun/19/24 5:17:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as mentioned, more than two years after I moved a motion to call in the heads of Hockey Canada, I want to acknowledge the work done by all parties to delve deeper into the issue of safe sport. I think it is important to mention today that one of the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage is to launch an independent inquiry into the situation around sports and the practice of safe sport across Canada. I hope that the government will take note and establish this commission.

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Ms. Valerie Bradford (Kitchener South—Hespeler, Lib.)

Jun/19/24 5:18:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Science and Research, entitled “Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge and Science in Canadian Research and Policy Development”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report. I extend my best wishes to all members of the House for a wonderful summer at home, with your constituents.

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Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek, Lib.)

Jun/19/24 5:18:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 20th report of the Standing Committee on International Trade in relation to the motion adopted on Thursday, June 13, regarding the duty-free industry in Canada. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report. I wish everybody a wonderful summer.

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Mr. Tony Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora, Lib.)

Jun/19/24 5:19:27 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 25th report of the The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, entitled “Promoting and Encouraging Intergenerational Volunteerism”. This is a crisis that the nation needs to deal with. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.

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The Speaker

Jun/19/24 5:19:57 p.m.
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The hon. member for Kelowna—Lake Country is rising to present a dissenting report.

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Mrs. Tracy Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC)

Jun/19/24 5:20:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Conservatives, I am tabling a supplementary report, in both official languages, on the report entitled “Promoting and Encouraging Intergenerational Volunteerism”. During its study, the committee repeatedly heard from witnesses who serve vulnerable members of their community about the impact that inflation and the rising cost of living are having not only on their needs in their community, but also on their ability to recruit and retain volunteers. In fact, a representative from the Central Okanagan Food Bank, from my community of Kelowna—Lake Country, told the committee that they knew of seniors who were no longer able to volunteer because they had to go back to work. We even heard how some volunteers had to stop volunteering due to the rising cost of transportation. The benefits of intergenerational volunteerism are tremendous. However, without a government that promotes tackling inflationary deficits and the affordability crisis in this country, Canada's not-for-profit, volunteer and charity sectors cannot truly overcome the challenges they are facing in recruiting and retaining volunteers.

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Mr. Rick Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets, CPC)

Jun/19/24 5:21:12 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-352

Mr. Speaker, I rise to present, in both official languages, the 19th report of the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology in relation to Bill C-352, an act to amend the Competition Act and the Competition Tribunal Act. This was, members will recall, a private member's bill from the leader of the NDP. The Bloc-Liberal coalition proceeded to delete every clause, including the apparently offensive title of the bill. I am reporting back, on behalf of the committee, a blank piece of paper for consideration in the House because that is what has resulted from these amendments. I am pleased to report that this bill now no longer has a clause in it, much like the blank slate or the blank commitment of Liberals on their promises.

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Hon. John McKay (Scarborough—Guildwood, Lib.)

Jun/19/24 5:22:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, again, in the interest of time, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports. The first is the 12th report entitled “A Time For Change: Reforming Defence Procurement in Canada”. The 13th report is entitled “Providing Aid to the Civil Power: Disaster Relief and the Canadian Armed Forces’ Domestic Operations”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to each of the reports.

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Mr. James Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman, CPC)

Jun/19/24 5:22:49 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-386

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives on the defence committee are submitting dissenting reports and opinions for both of the reports from the committee. As we learned at the procurement study, the global threat environment is increasingly precarious. The decision by the government to cut $1 billion a year over the next three years from the defence budget is unconscionable. We are asking that the government reverse that budget cut. We are asking for more leadership coming from the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister's Office. We believe that we have to have more ministers who are actually in control and accountable. That includes having a secretary within the PCO and a prime minister who actually takes this seriously. We are asking the Prime Minister to designate one minister to be ultimately accountable for all defence procurement. We are also calling on the government to grant members of the defence committee classified defence-related information and clearances so that we can do a better job of oversight and accountability. I would also just want to say, on the issue of aid to civil power, which we also talked about, one of the important messages that we did hear when the committee was meeting is that, while part IV of the National Defence Act does outline that CAF can provide aid to civil power, it always should be the force of last resort. It is ultimately the responsibility of provincial, municipal and territorial governments to provide protection, and they need to invest more in mitigation and response assistance. We also know that the Canadian Armed Forces are dealing with a retention and recruitment crisis, about which General Eyre was very blunt in his assessment. He said, “The demand signal for those primary tasks we're responsible for is only increasing. However, our readiness to do that is decreasing, due in part to the incessant demand for these types of domestic operations.” Therefore, we are asking again that the budget cut be reversed and that we restore the $2.7 billion that was announced in September 2023. We also say that we want to see the private member's bill, Bill C-386, an act respecting the establishment and award of a special service medal for domestic and emergency relief operations, from the member for Cariboo—Prince George, be accepted by the government and concurred in, and that we can recognize those Canadians who step up to participate in domestic operations, such as disaster assistance, pandemic relief and other avenues, and recognize their contributions. Also, we are saying that there should be an increase in youth involvement in aiding and assisting in civilian volunteer disaster relief.

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The Speaker

Jun/19/24 5:25:29 p.m.
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The hon. member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford is rising on a point of order.

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Mr. Alistair MacGregor

Jun/19/24 5:25:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this is with respect to a bill that I placed on the notice paper just yesterday. Because today is the last day, I am asking for unanimous consent to introduce the bill that is currently on the notice paper entitled “an act to establish a national framework to improve food price transparency” notwithstanding the usual notice period.

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The Speaker

Jun/19/24 5:26:08 p.m.
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Does the member have unanimous consent? Some hon. members: Agreed.

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Mr. Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford, NDP)

Jun/19/24 5:26:35 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-406

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-406, an act to establish a national framework to improve food price transparency. He said: Mr. Speaker, Canadians have been struggling with the high cost of food for more than two years now. They have been struggling, while corporate grocery giants have made record profits and continue to use their market dominance to stifle competition. As the NDP's food price inflation critic, I have responded by getting the agriculture committee to look at this issue and hold rich grocery CEOs to account. As a result of that work, one of the committee's recommendations was to adopt a standardized approach to unit pricing labelling practices in the grocery sector to assist Canadian consumers in making informed decisions in their purchasing. Today, I am pleased to rise and introduce the national framework for food price transparency act. This legislation would require the Minister of Industry, in consultation with the provinces, to develop a national framework on grocery pricing, unit display practices, transparency on price increases, and promoting unit pricing education to consumers across Canada. There would also be a requirement for the minister to table a report in Parliament, so we can keep the government accountable on the framework. This bill is an important legislative measure to hold grocery giants accountable. I hope all members will join me in supporting it.

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Mr. Damien Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot, CPC)

Jun/19/24 5:28:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and, if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order, or usual practice of the House, a bill entitled “An Act to recognize a national livestock brand as a symbol of Canada and of the role of the West and frontier culture in building our nation”, be deemed to have been placed on notice on Monday, June 17, 2024, in the name of the member for Battle River—Crowfoot, provided that it be eligible to be introduced and read a first time during the rubric of Introduction of Private Members' Bills during Routine Proceedings later today.

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The Speaker

Jun/19/24 5:28:57 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member 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.

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Mr. Damien Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot, CPC)

Jun/19/24 5:29:28 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-407

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-407, An Act to recognize a national livestock brand as a symbol of Canada and of the role of the West and frontier culture in building our nation. He said: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce my private member's bill today to recognize a national livestock brand as a national symbol in Canada. I want to thank the hon. member for Calgary Centre for seconding this bill. His constituency happens to be the home of the Calgary Stampede; I hope to see many members there in a couple of weeks. This act seeks to recognize a national livestock brand as an official symbol of Canada. This is meant to acknowledge and promote the role that western and frontier heritage has played in building our nation. It is not only in western Canada; agriculture, animal husbandry and pioneers have played a role in building our entire country from coast to coast. It would be fitting to have a livestock brand as a Canadian national symbol. For many, a livestock brand holds heraldic significance and is used as a cultural symbol. This bill would give credit to so many, past and present, who have spent their lives building Canada. Livestock brands also have historical significance with indigenous peoples across Canada, particularly on the prairies. It is time that we recognize the work pioneers, farmers, ranchers and indigenous peoples have done in building our economy and our communities. This bill aims to do just that: recognize the importance of Canada's western and frontier heritage by adding this livestock brand to our inventory of national symbols, which include the maple tree, hockey and lacrosse, and the Canadian tartan, among others. I hope all members will support this bill and the recognition that it brings.

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Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP)

Jun/19/24 5:32:29 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-408

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-408, An Act to amend the Referendum Act. She said: Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to put forward this private member's bill. This private member's bill seeks to amend the Referendum Act. We rarely use referenda in Canada. One reason a referendum is so difficult to use, which my private member's bill attempts to remedy, is that we can only put forward a referendum, under our current law, for a constitutional question, and it cannot be on the same ballot with a federal election. Of course, it is far more cost-effective to have them run together. This bill would open up some possibilities, as a private member's bill. I think it is long overdue, and I hope that it will achieve the support of all parties in this place, in a non-partisan effort, which is why I was so keen to have a member of another party join me in seconding.

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