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2 Charles III , A.D. 2024, Canada

1st Session, 44th Parliament

Issue 203 (Unrevised)

Thursday, May 23, 2024
2 p.m.

The Honourable RAYMONDE GAGNÉ, Speaker

The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakArnotAtaullahjanAucoinBattersBellemareBernardBlackBoehmBonifaceBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoClementCormierCotterCoyleCuznerDagenaisDalphondDeacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanForestFrancisGagnéGerbaGoldGreeneHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarOslerOudarPatePlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasVaroneWellsWhiteWooYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakArnotAtaullahjanAucoinBattersBellemareBernardBlackBoehmBonifaceBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozo*CarignanClementCormierCotterCoyleCuznerDagenaisDalphond*DaskoDeacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanForestFrancisGagnéGerba*GignacGoldGreeneHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarOslerOudarPate*PattersonPlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasVaroneWellsWhiteWooYussuff

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

Tabling of Documents

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson tabled the following:

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2024-25.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2915.

Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice in relation to Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2916.

Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice in relation to Bill C-49, An Act to amend the Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act and the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2917.

Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice in relation to Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2918.

Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice 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, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2919.

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

The Honourable Senator Manning, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, informed the Senate that, pursuant to the orders adopted by the Senate on October 4, 2022, and March 19, 2024, the committee deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on May 23, 2024, its eighth report entitled Sealing the Future: A Call to Action.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2912S.

The Honourable Senator Manning moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, 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.

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills

The Honourable Senator Martin introduced Bill S-284, An Act to establish a National Framework on Heart Failure.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Plett, 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.

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The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne introduced Bill S-285, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (purpose of a corporation).

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cormier, 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.

Delayed Answers

Pursuant to rule 4-9(7), the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson tabled the following:

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (including the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency), Canadian Grain Commission and Farm Products Council of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2920S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Fisheries and Oceans Canada, including the Canadian Coast Guard.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2925S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Indigenous Services Canada, including Indian Oil and Gas Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2926S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Environment and Climate Change Canada, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Parks Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2928S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Employment and Social Development Canada, Accessibility Standards Canada and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2929S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Department of Finance Canada and Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2932S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2934S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2937S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, including special operating agencies, Copyright Board of Canada, Canadian Space Agency and National Research Council Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2938S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Department of Justice, Canadian Human Rights Commission and Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2939S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Natural Resources Canada, Canada Energy Regulator, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Northern Pipeline Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2940S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Canadian Heritage, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Library and Archives Canada, National Battlefields Commission and National Film Board of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2942S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Public Safety Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Correctional Service of Canada, Parole Board of Canada and Royal Canadian Mounted Police.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2946S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Public Services and Procurement Canada and Shared Services Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2947S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Canada School of Public Service.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2948S.

Response to Question No. 81, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding government spending — Public Service Commission of Canada and Transportation Safety Board of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2950S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (including the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency), Canadian Grain Commission and Farm Products Council of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2954S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces, Military Grievances External Review Committee, Military Police Complaints Commission, Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman and Communications Security Establishment.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2960S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Employment and Social Development Canada, Accessibility Standards Canada and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2962S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2967S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Communications Research Centre Canada, Copyright Board of Canada, Canadian Space Agency, National Research Council Canada, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Statistics Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2972S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Justice Canada, Canadian Human Rights Commission and Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2973S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Natural Resources Canada, Canada Energy Regulator, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Northern Pipeline Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2974S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Canadian Heritage, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Library and Archives Canada, National Battlefields Commission, National Film Board of Canada, Canadian Conservation Institute and Canadian Heritage Information Network.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2976S.

Response to Question No. 126, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the privacy rights of Canadians — Public Safety Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Correctional Service of Canada, Parole Board of Canada and Royal Canadian Mounted Police.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2980S.

Response to Question No. 131, dated February 8, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding appointments to the Senate of Canada in 2021.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2987S.

Response to Question No. 135, dated February 23, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Pate, regarding participation in the blockade of Parliament Hill.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2988S.

Response to Question No. 144, dated March 30, 2022, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Housakos, regarding the Office of the Governor General of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2989S.

Response to Question No. 210, dated February 2, 2023, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding appointments to the Senate of Canada in 2022.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2990S.

Response to Question No. 214, dated March 8, 2023, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding the Canadian Armed Forces.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2991S.

Response to Question No. 306, dated February 6, 2024, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding Telefilm Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2992S.

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Pursuant to rule 4-9(7), the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson tabled the following:

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on December 13, 2022, by the Honourable Senator Boisvenu, regarding consecutive sentencing.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2993S.

Response to the oral question asked in the Senate on April 18, 2023, by the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., regarding the Prime Minister’s travel.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2994S.

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Yussuff, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, for the second reading of Bill C-50, An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy.

After debate,

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

The bill was then read the second time.

(Pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2024, the bill was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, and the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources was authorized to examine and report on the subject matter of the bill.)

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

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, 132 and 167 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson:

That, in accordance with rule 10-11(1), the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs be authorized to examine the subject matter of Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, introduced in the House of Commons on May 19, 2022, in advance of the said bill coming before the Senate;

That, for the purposes of this study, the committee be authorized to meet even though the Senate may then be sitting or adjourned, with the application of rules 12-18(1) and 12-18(2) being suspended in relation thereto;

That the committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than June 13, 2024; and

That the committee be authorized to deposit its report with the Clerk of the Senate if the Senate is not then sitting, provided that it then be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting following the one on which the depositing is recorded in the Journals of the Senate.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier:

That the motion be not now adopted, but that it be amended by deleting the second paragraph.

After debate,

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

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

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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, May 28, 2024, at 2 p.m.

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

Inquiries

Orders No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Other Business

Bills – Messages from the House of Commons

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

Senate Public Bills – Third Reading

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

Commons Public Bills – Third Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McCallum, seconded by the Honourable Senator Al Zaibak, for the third reading of Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice.

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 on the following vote:

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

ArnotAtaullahjanBattersBellemareBernardBoehmBonifaceBussonClementCormierCotterDalphondDeacon (Ontario)DuncanForestGerbaGoldHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKingstonKlyneKutcherLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcBeanMcNairMégieMiville-DechêneMoncionOhOmidvarOudarPlettRavaliaSaint-GermainSeidmanWellsWhiteWooYussuff—46

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakBureyCardozoCoyleDowneMcCallumMcPhedranOslerProsperQuinnRichardsRobinsonSimonsSorensen—14

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

BrazeauDagenaisGreenePate—4

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Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Third reading of Bill C-288, An Act to amend the Telecommunications Act (transparent and accurate broadband services information).

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, that the bill be read for a third time.

The Honourable Senator Plett moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:19 p.m., pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate earlier today, the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 2 p.m.

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

Eighth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, entitled Sealing the Future: A Call to Action, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on May 23, 2024, pursuant to the orders adopted by the Senate on October 4, 2022 and March 19, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2912S.

Copy of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2024-518), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2913.

Proposed Regulation of the Shipment by Post of Certain Prohibited Firearms and Prohibited Devices by Certain Businesses Regulations, pursuant to the Firearms Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 118(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2914.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

The Honourable Senator Robinson replaced the Honourable Senator Dalphond (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Klyne replaced the Honourable Senator Robinson (May 23, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy

The Honourable Senator Petten replaced the Honourable Senator Forest (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Ringuette was added to the membership (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne was removed from the membership of the committee, substitution pending (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne replaced the Honourable Senator Ringuette (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Deacon (Nova Scotia) replaced the Honourable Senator Ross (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Ringuette replaced the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Forest replaced the Honourable Senator Petten (May 23, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

The Honourable Senator Galvez replaced the Honourable Senator McBean (May 23, 2024).

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Quinn replaced the Honourable Senator Tannas (May 23, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

The Honourable Senator Oudar was added to the membership (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Boyer was removed from the membership of the committee, substitution pending (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Oh replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C. (May 22, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs

The Honourable Senator Pate replaced the Honourable Senator Dasko (May 23, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages

The Honourable Senator Audette was added to the membership (May 23, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Dasko replaced the Honourable Senator McBean (May 23, 2024).

The Honourable Senator McBean replaced the Honourable Senator Dasko (May 22, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Petitclerc replaced the Honourable Senator McBean (May 22, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications

The Honourable Senator Cuzner replaced the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C. (May 22, 2024).

Journals of the Senate

2 Charles III , A.D. 2024, Canada

1st Session, 44th Parliament

Issue 203 (Unrevised)

Thursday, May 23, 20242 p.m.

The Honourable RAYMONDE GAGNÉ, Speaker

PRAYERS

Senators’ Statements

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Tabling of Documents

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills

Question Period

Delayed Answers

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Second Reading

Reports of Committees – Other

Motions

Inquiries

Other Business

Bills – Messages from the House of Commons

Senate Public Bills – Third Reading

Commons Public Bills – Third Reading

ADJOURNMENT

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

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Thursday, May 23, 2024
2 p.m.