That Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.
That, given that since the NDP-Liberal Prime Minister took office, opioid overdose deaths across Canada have increased by 166% according to the most recent data available, the House call on the Prime Minister to:
(a) proactively reject the City of Toronto's request to the federal government to make deadly hard drugs like crack, cocaine, heroin, and meth legal;
(b) reject the City of Montreal's vote calling on the federal government to make deadly hard drugs legal;
(c) deny any active or future requests from provinces, territories and municipalities seeking federal approval to make deadly hard drugs legal in their jurisdiction; and
(d) end taxpayer funded narcotics and redirect this money into treatment and recovery programs for drug addiction.
This is a bill called the Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act. It aims to strengthen the relationship between Canada and Taiwan in various areas, including security cooperation, economics, culture, and legal affairs. The bill recognizes the importance of Taiwan and its success as a democracy and economy in the Indo-Pacific region. It also supports Taiwan's participation in international trade agreements and multilateral organizations. The bill includes provisions regarding property ownership, legal capacity, and agreements between Canada and Taiwan. It also requires the Minister of Foreign Affairs to report to Parliament on the government's policy approach towards Taiwan, and for parliamentary committees to review the implementation of the act and the relationship between Canada and Taiwan.
That, in relation to Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration at second reading stage of the bill; and
That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at second reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment.
Bill C-323 is an amendment to the Excise Tax Act in Canada. It aims to exempt psychotherapy and mental health counseling services from the goods and services tax (GST). The bill recognizes that many Canadians have unmet mental health needs and that publicly funded services are often not easily accessible when needed. Canadians often have to pay for these services privately, but many do not have private coverage. The bill seeks to make mental health services more affordable and accessible by removing the GST on these services. The bill will come into effect six months after it receives royal assent.
That, in relation to Bill C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement tabled in Parliament on November 21, 2023 and certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023, not more than five further hours shall be allotted to the consideration of the report stage and five hours shall be allotted to the consideration at the third reading stage of the bill; and
That, at the expiry of the five hours provided for the consideration at report stage and the five hours provided for the consideration at the third reading stage of the said bill, any proceedings before the House shall be interrupted, if required for the purpose of this order, and, in turn, every question necessary for the disposal of the said stage of the bill then under consideration shall be put forthwith and successively, without further debate or amendment.
This bill creates a day called "International Tax Justice and Cooperation Day" to be recognized every year on June 4th. The purpose of the day is to promote fair taxation and cooperation between countries on tax issues. The bill emphasizes the importance of international cooperation to combat tax fraud and ensure that everyone, including businesses, pays their fair share of taxes. The bill notes that various international organizations, including the OECD and the World Bank, are involved in efforts to improve tax justice and cooperation. The day is not a legal holiday.
This is a bill that has been introduced in the Senate of Canada. It is called the Ukrainian Heritage Month Act and it aims to designate the month of September as "Ukrainian Heritage Month" in Canada. The bill recognizes the contributions that Ukrainian-Canadians have made to Canada's social, economic, political, and cultural fabric. It also acknowledges the strong bonds between Canada and Ukraine. The purpose of designating September as Ukrainian Heritage Month is to remember, celebrate, and educate future generations about the impactful role of Ukrainian-Canadians in communities across the country.
This bill declares April as "Arab Heritage Month" in Canada. It aims to recognize the important contributions of Arab Canadians to the country's social, cultural, and economic landscape. The bill acknowledges the rich history and vibrant culture of Arab Canadians, including their contributions to literature, music, food, and fashion. With this bill, Parliament aims to celebrate and honor the vital role that Arab Canadians have played in building Canadian society.