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House Hansard - 282

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/24 3:19:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yes, phasing out coal from the electricity sector is the single most important climate action any country can take. We are committed to ending thermal coal exports by 2030, as well as ending coal-powered electricity generation. The Minister of Environment is actively working on achieving these targets, and we will have an update in due course.
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Mr. Alain Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska, Ind.)
Mr. Speaker, after question period, every member will have the opportunity to rise to vote on the NDP's Bill C‑273 to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code, which allows an adult to use corporal punishment on a child for so-called educational purposes. More than 65 countries in the world have done this and 27 others have initiated the process. It is what the UN committee on the protection of children has called for. Call to action 6 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada is calling for it, as is the Canadian Medical Association. Can the Prime Minister confirm that his government will support this initiative to protect our children?
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for the question. This is an issue we are all concerned about. I can assure everyone that the government is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the protection and physical safety of children across the country. We therefore support Bill C‑273 and its important purpose of protecting our children against violence and abuse. We look forward to hearing the experts during study in committee of this important legislation that we will support in a few minutes.
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Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/24 3:21:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion. I move: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill S-1001, An Act to amalgamate The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Ottawa and The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation for the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall, in Ontario, Canada, be deemed read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read a third time and passed.
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The Speaker
  • Feb/14/24 3:22:12 p.m.
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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. Some hon. members: Agreed.
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The Speaker
  • Feb/14/24 3:23:07 p.m.
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It being 3:23 p.m., pursuant to order made on Tuesday, February 13, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of the member for Laurentides—Labelle. Call in the members.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 3:24:20 p.m.
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The question is as follows. Shall I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of amendment to House]
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 3:36:34 p.m.
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I declare the amendment defeated. The next question is on the main 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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Hon. Ruby Sahota
  • Feb/14/24 3:38:46 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, we request a recorded division.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 3:50:40 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-62 
I declare the motion carried. Pursuant to order made on Tuesday, February 13, Bill C‑62, An Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2, is deemed referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment and deemed concurred in at report stage.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 3:52:08 p.m.
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The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill S‑202 under Private Members' Business.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 4:03:49 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 4:03:57 p.m.
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The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑317 under Private Members' Business.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 4:16:01 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑273 under Private Members' Business.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 4:28:00 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
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Hon. Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/24 4:29:03 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 114, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 59th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, regarding the membership of committees of the House. If the House gives its consent, I intend to move concurrence in the 59th report later this day. Happy Valentine's Day.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 4:29:03 p.m.
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I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 64 minutes.
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Mr. Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, NDP)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-382, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act and the Income Tax Act (extra-energy-efficient products). He said: Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to introduce this legislation, with thanks to the member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith for seconding it. The bill would amend the Excise Tax Act to exempt extra-energy-efficient products from the GST and the HST, including heat pumps, household appliances, lighting fixtures, electric motors and electronics. It would also amend the Income Tax Act to provide a tax credit for the purchase of these products. This would put money back in people's pockets, reduce our energy consumption and encourage a shift towards more sustainable consumption. The bill represents a key investment in our future. Its urgency is underscored by the premature exhaustion of funds from the federal greener homes grant program. I urge all members to support this important initiative for a greener, more sustainable and more affordable Canada for all Canadians.
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Ms. Laurel Collins (Victoria, NDP)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-383, An Act to prohibit the export of thermal coal from Canada. She said: Madam Speaker, today I am pleased to be tabling a bill to ban the export of thermal coal from Canada. I want to thank the member for Edmonton Strathcona for seconding the bill, and Ecojustice for its advocacy, its support for the bill and its work to end the export of thermal coal. The government has been painfully slow to move on its promise to ban thermal coal exports. Instead of being phased out under the Liberals, thermal coal exports have tripled. The bill would not only start the work that the Liberals have failed to do but would also require that the government consult with trade unions and workers who would be affected by changes, before a ban were to happen. Canadians across the country have been living with the impacts of the climate crisis, and coal remains the largest contributor to climate change. Thermal coal has no place in a world serious about tackling the climate crisis, and emissions do not know borders. It is time to ban thermal coal exports.
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