The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBlackBoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoyerBureyBussonCardozoClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleCuznerDagenaisDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisForestFrancisGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreeneHarderHartlingHousakosKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldMarshallMartinMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMocklerMoodieOhOmidvarOslerPatePatterson (Nunavut)Patterson (Ontario)PetitclercPettenPlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasWallinWellsWhiteYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBlackBoehmBoisvenuBonifaceBoyerBureyBussonCardozoClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleCuznerDagenaisDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisForestFrancisGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreeneHarderHartlingHousakosKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldMarshallMartinMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMocklerMoodieOhOmidvarOslerPatePatterson (Nunavut)Patterson (Ontario)PetitclercPettenPlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasWallinWellsWhiteYussuff

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

INTRODUCTION OF SENATORS

The Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that the Clerk of the Senate had received a certificate from the Registrar General of Canada showing that Rodger Cuzner had been summoned to the Senate.

The Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that there was a senator without waiting to be introduced.

The Honourable Senator Cuzner was introduced between the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., and the Honourable Senator Yussuff, and having presented His Majesty’s Writ of Summons it was read by one of the clerks at the table as follows:

Mary May Simon

(G.S.)

Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and His other Realms and Territories KING, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.

TO

Our Trusty and Well-beloved,

of Cape Breton, in the Province of Nova Scotia,

GREETING:

KNOW YOU, that as well for the especial trust and confidence We have manifested in you, as for the purpose of obtaining your advice and assistance in all weighty and arduous affairs which may the State and Defence of Canada concern, We have thought fit to summon you to the Senate of Canada.

AND WE do command you, that all difficulties and excuses whatsoever laying aside, you be and appear for the purposes aforesaid, in the Senate of Canada at all times whensoever and wheresoever Our Parliament may be in Canada convoked and holden, and this you are in no wise to omit.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Canada to be hereunto affixed.

WITNESS:

Our Right Trusty and Well-beloved Mary May Simon, Chancellor and Principal Companion of Our Order of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Military Merit, Chancellor and Commander of Our Order of Merit of the Police Forces, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

AT OUR GOVERNMENT HOUSE, in Our City of Ottawa, this thirty-first day of October in the year of Our Lord two thousand and twenty-three and in the second year of Our Reign.

BY COMMAND,

Registrar General of Canada

The Honourable Senator Cuzner came to the table and took and subscribed the oath prescribed by law, which was administered by the Clerk of the Senate, the Commissioner appointed for that purpose, and took his seat as a member of the Senate.

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The Honourable the Speaker informed the Senate that the honourable senator introduced today had made and subscribed the Declaration of Qualification required of him by the Constitution Act, 1867, in the presence of the Clerk of the Senate, the Commissioner appointed to receive and witness same.

Senators’ Statements

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

The Honourable Senator Klyne, Chair of the Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight, tabled the tenth report (interim) of the committee, entitled Study on the Fact-Finding Mission on Audit and Oversight Practices in the United Kingdom Parliament.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2365S.

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills

The Honourable Senator Mégie introduced Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Mégie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hartling, that the bill be placed on the Orders of the Day for a second reading two days hence.

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

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Inquiries

Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., calling the attention of the Senate to the budget entitled A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future, tabled in the House of Commons on March 28, 2023, by the Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., and in the Senate on March 29, 2023.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Audette, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.

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

Bills – Third Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Audette, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, for the third reading of Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, as amended.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman:

That Bill C-29, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended, in clause 10, on page 5,

(a) by replacing line 7 with the following:

“been nominated by the Métis National Council;”;

(b) by replacing line 10 with the following:

“Canada; and

(e) one director who may only be elected after having been nominated by the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples.”;

(c) by replacing line 12 with the following:

“in paragraphs (1)(a) to (e), the remaining directors may”.

Debate.

DEFERRED VOTES

At 5:30 p.m., pursuant to rule 9-10(2), the Senate proceeded to the taking of the deferred standing vote on the motion of the Honourable Senator Black, seconded by the Honourable Senator Osler, for the adoption of the twelfth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

The question being put on the motion of the Honourable Senator Black, seconded by the Honourable Senator Osler, for the adoption of the twelfth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, with amendment and observations), it was negatived on the following vote:

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

AudetteBellemareBonifaceCardozoClementCordyCormierCoyleDalphondDupuisForestGalvezGerbaGoldHarderHartlingLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMassicotteMégieMoodieOmidvarPetitclercPettenRinguetteSaint-GermainYussuff—28

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

AtaullahjanBattersBlackBoehmBoisvenuBoyerBureyBussonCotterDagenaisDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DowneDuncanFrancisGignacGreeneHousakosKlyneMacAdamMacDonaldMarshallMartinMcCallumMocklerOhOslerPatterson (Nunavut)Patterson (Ontario)PlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRichardsSeidmanSmithSorensenTannasWallinWellsWhite—42

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

KutcherMiville-DechêneSimons—3

The Honourable Senator Wells moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, 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.

Government Business

Bills – Third Reading

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Audette, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, for the third reading of Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, as amended.

And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Martin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman:

That Bill C-29, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended, in clause 10, on page 5,

(a) by replacing line 7 with the following:

“been nominated by the Métis National Council;”;

(b) by replacing line 10 with the following:

“Canada; and

(e) one director who may only be elected after having been nominated by the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples.”;

(c) by replacing line 12 with the following:

“in paragraphs (1)(a) to (e), the remaining directors may”.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion in amendment, it was negatived on the following vote:

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

AtaullahjanBattersBoisvenuHousakosMacDonaldMarshallMartinMocklerOhPlettPoirierRichardsSeidmanTannasWells—15

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

AudetteBellemareBoehmBonifaceBoyerBureyBussonCardozoClementCordyCotterCoyleDagenaisDalphondDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DuncanDupuisForestFrancisGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreeneHarderKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMassicotteMcCallumMégieMiville-DechêneMoodieOslerPatterson (Nunavut)Patterson (Ontario)PetitclercPettenProsperQuinnRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSimonsSmithSorensenWallinWhiteYussuff—52

ABSTENTION

The Honourable Senator

MacAdam—1

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Audette, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, for the third reading of Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, as amended.

The Honourable Senator McCallum moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Prosper, 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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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, for the third reading of Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform), as amended.

Debate.

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Pursuant to rule 3-3(1), the Speaker left the Chair to resume the same at 8 p.m.

The sitting resumed.

Bills – Third Reading

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, for the third reading of Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform), as amended.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Boisvenu moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman:

That Bill C-48, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended in clause 1 (as amended by the decision of the Senate on October 26, 2023), on page 2, by replacing lines 28 and 29 with the following:

“(4) Paragraph 515(6)(b.1) of the Act is replaced by the following:

(b.1) with an offence in the commission of which violence was allegedly used, threatened or attempted against their intimate partner, and the accused has been previously convicted or discharged under section 730 of an offence in the commission of which violence was used, threatened or attempted against any intimate partner of theirs;”.

After debate,

The question was put on the motion in amendment.

Pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on September 21, 2022, a standing vote was deferred until 4:15 p.m. at the next sitting, with the bells to sound at 4 p.m. for fifteen minutes.

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 1, 131 and 132 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 3 and 4 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Other Business

Ordered: That the sixth interim report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights entitled Combatting Hate: Islamophobia and its impact on Muslims in Canada, tabled with the Clerk of the Senate on November 2, 2023, be replaced with a corrected version.

Senate Public Bills – Reports of Committees

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

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Housakos, for the second reading of Bill S-229, An Act to amend the Language Skills Act (Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick).

Ordered: That further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting, in the name of the Honourable Senator Dalphond.

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Orders No. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Quinn, seconded by the Honourable Senator Verner, P.C., for the second reading of Bill S-273, An Act to declare the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator MacDonald 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. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Commons Public Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Gagné, for the second reading of Bill C-232, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month.

Ordered: That further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting, in the name of the Honourable Senator Martin.

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

DECLARATIONS OF PRIVATE INTERESTS

Pursuant to rule 15-7(1) and subsection 12(1) of the Ethics and Conflict of Interest Code for Senators, a declaration of private interest was made as follows:

The Honourable Senator Tannas, respecting Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), by oral declaration.

Other Business

Commons Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 8, 9 and 10 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 31, 33, 40 and 48 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Consideration of the first report of the Standing Joint Committee on the Library of Parliament, entitled Quorum and Mandate of the Committee, presented in the Senate on June 20, 2023.

The Honourable Senator Ravalia moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Busson, that the report be adopted.

The Honourable Senator Housakos 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. 53, 54 and 55 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

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

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Pate, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan:

That the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance be authorized to examine and report on a road map for post-pandemic economic and social policy to address the human, social and financial costs of economic marginalization and inequality, when and if the committee is formed;

That, given recent calls for action from Indigenous, provincial, territorial and municipal jurisdictions, the committee examine in particular potential national approaches to interjurisdictional collaboration to implement a guaranteed livable basic income; and

That the committee submit its final report no later than December 31, 2022.

Ordered: That further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting, in the name of the Honourable Senator Martin.

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Orders No. 7, 11, 12, 19, 30, 68, 77 and 82 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McCallum, seconded by the Honourable Senator Campbell:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples be authorized to examine and report on the misrepresentation of Indigenous ancestry, inadequate self-identification standards and the profound effects that such identity fraud has on further marginalizing Indigenous people, in particular Indigenous women; and

That the committee submit its final report no later than December 31, 2023.

The Honourable Senator Housakos 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. 107, 113 and 147 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

MOTIONS

The Honourable Senator Busson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Loffreda:

That, notwithstanding the order of the Senate adopted on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the date for the final report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans in relation to its study on Canada’s seal populations and their effect on Canada’s fisheries be extended from December 31, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

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

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 9:30 p.m., the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 2 p.m.)

DOCUMENTS DEPOSITED WITH THE CLERK OF THE SENATE PURSUANT TO RULE 14-1(7)

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of Infrastructure of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2295.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2296.

Summary of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2023-24 to 2027-28 of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2297.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2298.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2299.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2300.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Parole Board of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2301.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2302.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Correctional Service of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2303.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2304.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canada Border Services Agency for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2305.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2306.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Leaders’ Debates Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2307.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Communications Security Establishment for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2308.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Military Grievances External Review Committee for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2309.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Military Police Complaints Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2310.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of National Defence for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2311.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Energy Regulator for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2312.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Northern Pipeline Agency for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C 2008, c. 33, s. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2313.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2314.

Departmental Sustainable Development for the Department of Natural Resources for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2315.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2316.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2317.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2318.

Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program as at December 31, 2021, pursuant to the Public Pensions Reporting Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-13 (2nd Supp.), sbs. 9(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2319.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Employment and Social Development for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2320.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canada Employment Insurance Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2321.

Service Fees Report of the Department of Employment and Social Development for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 451 “20(1)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2322.

Service Fees Report of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2323.

Service Fees Report of the Canadian Grain Commission for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2324.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of the Environment for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2325.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for Parks Canada Agency for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2326.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2327.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2328.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Indigenous Services for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2329.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Copyright Board for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2330.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Space Agency for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2331.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2332.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy of the National Research Council of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2333.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for Statistics Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2334.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2335.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Industry for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2336.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2337.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Privy Council Office for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2338.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2339.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Governor General’s Secretary for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2340.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy of the Department of Finance for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2341.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2342.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2343.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Auditor General of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, s. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2344.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2345.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2346.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2347.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Public Works and Government Services for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2348.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the National Capital Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2349.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2350.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2351.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for Library and Archives of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2352.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the National Film Board for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2353.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the National Battlefields Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2354.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2355.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Citizenship and Immigration for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2356.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Immigration and Refugee Board for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2357.

Report on the Operation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the year 2023, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 94(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2358.

Report of the Auditor General on the Export Development Canada’s Environmental and Social Review Directive, pursuant to the Export Development Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-20, sbs. 21(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2359.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2360.

Service Fees Report of the Department of Justice for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 451 “20(1)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2361.

Report of the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board on the administration of Part I (Staff Relations) of the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 33 (2nd Supp.), s. 84.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2362.

Summaries of the Corporate Plans and Budgets for the period 2023-24 to 2027-28 of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2363.

Service Fees Report of the Canada School of Public Service for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 451 “20(1)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2364.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

The Honourable Senator Gerba replaced the Honourable Senator Klyne (November 7, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

The Honourable Senator MacDonald replaced the Honourable Senator Batters (November 7, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights

The Honourable Senator Arnot replaced the Honourable Senator Lankin, P.C. (November 7, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Lankin, P.C., replaced the Honourable Senator Arnot (November 6, 2023).

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Marshall replaced the Honourable Senator MacDonald (November 7, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

The Honourable Senator Klyne replaced the Honourable Senator Cardozo (November 3, 2023).

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying

The Honourable Senator Osler replaced the Honourable Senator Wallin (November 6, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Petten replaced the Honourable Senator Pate (November 7, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs

The Honourable Senator Gerba replaced the Honourable Senator Anderson (November 6, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages

The Honourable Senator Mockler replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C. (November 3, 2023).

Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament

The Honourable Senator Wells replaced the Honourable Senator Oh (November 7, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Cardozo replaced the Honourable Senator Bernard (November 7, 2023).