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The latest House transcript is from March 25th, when the word of the day was hate. These are the topics that were discussed.

This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.

Statements by Members

Northern Tails puppet show

Le Nichoir 30th anniversary

Colette Bourgonje honoured

Opposition to firearm confiscation

Autisme Québec 50th anniversary

Greek Independence Day

Clemency for Huseyin Celil

Local service organization anniversaries

Francophonie Month

Construction trades association expo

Canada's auto industry crisis

International Day of La Francophonie

Critique of federal economic policies

Organizations from Honoré-Mercier

Cost of living and inflation

Greek Independence Day celebrations

Question Period

The Conservatives criticize the government's shrinking economy and lost jobs, urging them to scrap carbon taxes that inflate gas prices. They condemn international student fraud, the Cúram financial fiasco, and the unlawful use of the Emergencies Act. Finally, they raise concerns over Bill C-9 and high fertilizer tariffs.

The Liberals highlight Canada’s economic growth and the G7’s lowest debt burden. They emphasize regaining control of immigration and improving affordability via tax cuts and lower child care costs. The party touts thousands of new jobs from their defence strategy, plans for affordable housing, and combatting hate to protect religious freedoms.

The Bloc advocates for state secularism, defending Quebec’s secular laws and Bill 21. They oppose Liberal plans to veto provincial laws involving the notwithstanding clause and criticize the Speaker’s rejection of their questions.

The NDP condemns the attack on Iran, warning of economic chaos, financial harm, and soaring household costs.

Amendments to Bill C-8—Speaker's Ruling The Speaker rules that three Conservative-proposed amendments (CPC-2, CPC-5, and CPC-15) to Bill C-8, concerning cybersecurity, are inadmissible because they exceed the bill's scope by transferring executive authority to the judiciary, thus declaring them void. 1300 words.

Petitions

Shoreline erosion in shipping corridors

National Field of Honour maintenance

Religious freedom and Bill C-9

Designating Highway 11 national interest

Radar site and expropriation concerns

Religious freedom and Bill C-9

Unfair security screening processes

Grand Cache northern residents deduction

Treatment of Falun Gong practitioners

Combatting Hate Act Third reading of Bill C-9. The bill, Bill C-9, aims to address hate crimes by strengthening the Criminal Code and protecting community spaces. Liberal Party members argue the targeted legislation is essential for security. Conversely, the Conservative Party and members of the NDP criticize the bill, warning that its language is dangerously vague and threatens freedom of expression. The House passed the bill following the defeat of a Conservative amendment. 12200 words, 3 hours.

Adjournment Debate - Public Safety Conservative MP Andrew Lawton criticizes the government for appealing court rulings that found the invocation of the Emergencies Act unlawful and a violation of Charter rights. Liberal MP Patricia Lattanzio defends the government's actions regarding the 2022 blockades, stating the matter is before the courts and shouldn't be debated. 1500 words, 10 minutes.

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Recently debated bills

C-242 Jail Not Bail

C-246 Amend the Criminal Code (consecutive sentences for sexual offences)

C-220 Amend the Criminal Code (immigration status in sentencing)

C-243 Amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (parole review)

C-9 Combatting Hate

C-235 Respecting Families of Murdered and Brutalized Persons

Recent votes

#94 Tie Eighth report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts

#93 Passed C-9 3rd reading and adoption of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)

#92 Failed C-9 Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places) (recommittal to a committee)

#91 Failed C-242 2nd reading of Bill C-242, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Department of Justice Act

#90 Failed C-243 2nd reading of Bill C-243, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (parole review)

#89 Failed C-220 2nd reading of Bill C-220, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (immigration status in sentencing)