The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonArnotAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBernardBlackBoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoveyBrazeauBussonCampbellCarignanClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisFrancisFureyGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreeneHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMartinMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMercerMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPlettPoirierQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasVernerWallinWellsWetstonWhiteWooYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonArnotAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBernardBlackBoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoveyBrazeauBussonCampbellCarignanClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDawsonDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisFrancisFureyGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreeneHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaLovelace NicholasMacDonaldManningMartinMarwahMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMercerMiville-DechêneMocklerMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarPatePattersonPetitclercPlettPoirierQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasVernerWallinWellsWetstonWhiteWooYussuff

The first list records senators present in the Senate Chamber during the course of the sitting.

An asterisk in the second list indicates a senator who, while not present during the sitting, was in attendance to business, as defined in subsections 8(2) and (3) of the Senators Attendance Policy.

PRAYERS

Senators’ Statements

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

The Honourable Senator Black presented the following:

Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry has the honour to present its

FIRST REPORT

Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), has, in obedience to the order of reference of December 9, 2021, examined the said bill and now reports the same with the following amendment:

1.Clause 1, page 1: Replace line 10 of the English version with the following:

“ter shall consider any potential reduction in greenhouse”;

and with certain observations, which are appended to this report.

Respectfully submitted,

Observations to the first report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Bill S-222)

In light of safety concerns raised by Keven Lefebvre, Fire Chief of Leduc County, Alberta, and co-chair of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Building Codes Committee, the committee would like to observe that any future public works projects that involve construction of buildings using wood should include excellent sprinkler systems, and that other safety precautions should be taken in the design of such buildings to allow for ease of evacuation as well as ease of access by fire crews. The committee would further like to note that upgrades to the National Building Code should be particularly mindful of the flammability and possible toxicity of any and all new building materials and treatments, including but not limited to engineered wood products.

The Honourable Senator Black moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Patterson, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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The Honourable Senator Simons presented the following:

Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry has the honour to present its

SECOND REPORT

Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-227, An Act to establish Food Day in Canada, has, in obedience to the order of reference of March 3, 2022, examined the said bill and now reports the same without amendment, but with certain observations, which are appended to this report.

Respectfully submitted,

Observations to the second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Bill S-227)

Following the testimonies of Food Day Canada volunteers, the committee recognizes the need for an appropriate governance structure of the Food Day Canada brand. In addition, the committee would like to note the benefits such a structure would provide to further engage and support the Canadian agriculture and agri-food industry in the future. The committee would welcome an update on their progress when governance efforts are finalized.

The Honourable Senator Black moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Patterson, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Reports of Committees – Other

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Jaffer, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, for the adoption of the fourth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, entitled Report relating to Government motion 14 (taxation of the Canadian Pacific Railway in Saskatchewan), presented in the Senate on March 31, 2022.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on division.

(Accordingly, the Senate adopted the motion that it agree with the proposed resolution to amend the Constitution.)

Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Kutcher, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan, for the second reading of Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to make related amendments to the Food and Drugs Act and to repeal the Perfluorooctane Sulfonate Virtual Elimination Act.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

The bill was then read the second time.

The Honourable Senator Kutcher moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 2 and 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees – Other

Order No. 4 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C.:

That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 2 p.m.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Inquiries

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Third Reading

Order No. 1 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Senate Public Bills – Reports of Committees

Consideration of the second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Bill S-217, An Act respecting the repurposing of certain seized, frozen or sequestrated assets, with amendments), presented in the Senate on April 5, 2022.

The Honourable Senator Boehm moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Kutcher, that the report be adopted.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

The Honourable Senator Omidvar moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean, that the bill, as amended, be placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Consideration of the fifth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (Bill S-209, An Act respecting Pandemic Observance Day, with an amendment), presented in the Senate on April 5, 2022.

The Honourable Senator Omidvar moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean, that the report be adopted.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

The Honourable Senator Mégie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Galvez, that the bill, as amended, be placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Consideration of the first report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, with amendments and observations), presented in the Senate on April 6, 2022.

The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, that the report be adopted.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that the bill, as amended, be placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2 and 3 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Bovey, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cordy, for the second reading of Bill S-208, An Act respecting the Declaration on the Essential Role of Artists and Creative Expression in Canada.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

The bill was then read the second time.

The Honourable Senator Bovey moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill S-221, An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act (retiring annuity and other benefits).

The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, that the bill be read the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Order No. 11 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill S-225, An Act to amend the Prohibiting Cluster Munitions Act (investments).

The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, that the bill be read the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Petitclerc moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Order No. 13 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Patterson, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tannas, for the second reading of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (property qualifications of Senators).

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill S-234, An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (final disposal of plastic waste).

The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, that the bill be read the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Petitclerc moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill S-243, An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts.

The Honourable Senator Galvez moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gignac, that the bill be read the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Moncion moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Omidvar, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Reports of Committees – Other

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Marwah, seconded by the Honourable Senator Deacon (Nova Scotia), for the adoption of the second report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, entitled Senate Budget 2022-23, presented in the Senate on February 24, 2022.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Bellemare, seconded by the Honourable Senator Coyle, for the adoption of the first report (interim) of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, entitled Amendments to the Rules — Speaker pro tempore, presented in the Senate on March 29, 2022.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

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Orders No. 7, 8 and 9 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 14 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Ordered : That Order No. 7, under OTHER BUSINESS, Reports of Committees - Other, be again called.

Consideration of the first report of the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations, entitled Work of the committee and other matters, presented in the Senate on April 5, 2022.

The Honourable Senator Woo moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean, that the report be adopted.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Motions

Orders No. 19, 30, 50, 52, 55 and 57 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

MOTIONS

Order No. 32 was withdrawn pursuant to rule 5-10(2).

ADJOURNMENT

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C.:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

(Accordingly, at 6:20 p.m., the Senate was continued until Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 2 p.m.)

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Forest replaced the Honourable Senator Loffreda (April 7, 2022).

The Honourable Senator Marshall replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C. (April 7, 2022).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

The Honourable Senator Batters replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C. (April 7, 2022).