The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakAndersonArnotAtaullahjanBattersBellemareBlackBoehmBonifaceBoyerBrazeauBureyCardozoCarignanClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleCuznerDagenaisDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanForestFrancisGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldHarderHartlingHousakosKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithTannasVaroneVernerWallinWellsWhiteWooYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakAndersonArnotAtaullahjan*AucoinBattersBellemareBlackBoehmBonifaceBoyerBrazeauBureyCardozoCarignanClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleCuznerDagenaisDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanForestFrancisGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGold*GreenwoodHarderHartlingHousakosKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithTannasVaroneVernerWallinWellsWhiteWooYussuff

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 the Speaker tabled the following:

The June 2024 Reports of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3032.

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

The Honourable Senator Housakos presented the following:

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications has the honour to present its

NINTH REPORT

Your committee, to which was referred Bill S-273, An Act to declare the Chignecto Isthmus Dykeland System and related works to be for the general advantage of Canada, has, in obedience to the order of reference of April 17, 2024, examined the said bill and now reports the same with the following amendments:

1.Clause 2, page 2:

(a)Replace line 18 with the following:

“Indigenous governing body means a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of an Indigenous group, community or people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. (corps dirigeant autochtone)

Indigenous organization means an Indigenous governing body or any other entity that represents the interests of an Indigenous group and its members. (organisation autochtone)

Indigenous peoples has the meaning assigned by the definition aboriginal peoples of Canada in subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982. (peuples autochtones)

Minister means the Minister of Infrastructure”; and

(b)replace lines 20 and 21 with the following:

“person means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, Indigenous governing body or Indigenous organization. (personne)”.

2.New clause 2.1, page 2: Add the following after line 27:

“2.1 For greater certainty, this Act is to be construed as upholding the Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, and not as abrogating or derogating from them.”.

3.Clause 7, page 3:

(a)Replace line 30 with the following:

“7 (1) In response to an emergency, the Governor in Council may, by order, exempt”; and

(b)replace line 32 with the following:

“cil considers to be in the interest of preventing damage to the environment or in the interest of public health or safety, from any re-”.

4.Delete clause 8, page 4.

5.New clause 9, page 4: Add the following after line 16:

“Coordinating Amendment

9 If Bill S-13, introduced in the 1st session of the 44th Parliament and entitled An Act to amend the Interpretation Act and to make related amendments to other Acts, receives royal assent, then on the first day on which both this Act and section 1 of that Act are in force, section 2.1 of this Act is repealed.”.

Respectfully submitted,

The Honourable Senator Housakos moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, 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 Cormier, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages, tabled the fourth report of the committee (The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 24 of Part 4 of Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3033S.

(Pursuant to the order adopted May 9, 2024, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance and placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.)

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The Honourable Senator Dean, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs, tabled the ninth report of the committee (The subject matter of those elements contained in Division 39 of Part 4 of Bill C-69, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3034S.

(Pursuant to the order adopted May 9, 2024, the report was deemed referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance and placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.)

Introduction and First Reading of Government Bills

A message was brought from the House of Commons with Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

The bill was read the first time.

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

Notices of Motions

With leave of the Senate,

The Honourable Senator Verner, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Patterson:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources be authorized to meet on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., even though the Senate may then be sitting, and that rule 12-18(1) be suspended in relation thereto.

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

Delayed Answers

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

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (including the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency), Canadian Grain Commission and Farm Products Council of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3035S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3036S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3037S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Canada Revenue Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3038S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3039S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Fisheries and Oceans Canada, including the Canadian Coast Guard.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3040S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Indigenous Services Canada, including Indian Oil and Gas Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3041S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — National Defence, Communications Security Establishment, Military Grievances External Review Committee, Military Police Complaints Commission and National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3042S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Environment and Climate Change Canada, Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and Parks Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3043S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Employment and Social Development Canada, Accessibility Standards Canada and Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3044S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3045S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3046S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Department of Finance Canada and Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3047S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Global Affairs Canada and Invest in Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3048S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — 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. 1/44-3049S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3050S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Infrastructure Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3051S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3052S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, including special operating agencies, 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. 1/44-3053S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Department of Justice, Canadian Human Rights Commission and Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3054S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Natural Resources Canada, Canada Energy Regulator, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Northern Pipeline Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3055S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Pacific Economic Development Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3056S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Canadian Heritage, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Library and Archives Canada, National Battlefields Commission and National Film Board of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3057S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Privy Council Office.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3058S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Public Prosecution Service of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3059S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Prairies Economic Development Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3060S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — 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. 1/44-3061S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Public Services and Procurement Canada and Shared Services Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3062S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Women and Gender Equality Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3063S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Canada School of Public Service.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3064S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Transport Canada and Canadian Transportation Agency.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3065S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3066S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Public Service Commission of Canada and Transportation Safety Board of Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3067S.

Response to Question No. 45, dated November 23, 2021, appearing on the Order Paper and Notice Paper in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, regarding newspaper articles written by government departments and agencies — Veterans Affairs Canada and Veterans Review and Appeal Board.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3068S.

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Second Reading

Second reading of 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.

The Honourable Senator Petten moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cormier, that the bill be read the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Wells moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, 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. 2 and 3 were 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, 167 and 172 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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 and 2 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Moncion, seconded by the Honourable Senator Sorensen, for the third reading of Bill S-252, An Act respecting Jury Duty Appreciation Week.

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

The bill was then read the third time.

Ordered, That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.

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

Commons Public Bills – Third Reading

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

Senate Public Bills – Reports of Committees

Orders No. 1 and 2 were 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 Housakos, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wells, for the second reading of Bill S-237, An Act to establish the Foreign Influence Registry and to amend the Criminal Code.

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

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

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Mégie, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cotter, for the second reading of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease.

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

The bill was then read the second time.

The Honourable Senator Mégie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Varone, 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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Order No. 25 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Moodie, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the second reading of Bill S-282, An Act respecting a national strategy for children and youth in Canada.

After debate,

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

The bill was then read the second time.

The Honourable Senator Moodie moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cormier, 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.

Question Period

Pursuant to the order adopted on December 7, 2021, the Senate proceeded to Question Period.

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, P.C., M.P., Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, entered the Senate and took part in Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Ordered: That Order No. 3, under GOVERNMENT BUSINESS, Bills – Second Reading, be again called.

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Moncion, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan, for the second reading of 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.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted on the following vote:

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakAndersonArnotBellemareBonifaceBoyerBureyCardozoClementCordyCormierCotterCoyleDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)DowneDuncanForestFrancisGalvezGerbaGoldHarderHartlingKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinMacAdamMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMoncionMoodieOmidvarOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenProsperQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSimonsSmithTannasVernerWhiteWoo—59

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

AtaullahjanBattersCarignanHousakosMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinOhPlettPoirierRichardsSeidmanWallinWells—15

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

Nil

Accordingly, Bill C-59 was read a second time.

The Honourable Senator Moncion moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance.

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

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 27, 28 and 29 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Commons Public Bills – Second Reading

Ordered: That consideration of Order No. 1 be postponed until the next sitting of the Senate.

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

Reports of Committees – Other

Order No. 31 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the consideration of the fifth report (interim) of the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, entitled Equity between recognized parties and recognized parliamentary groups, tabled in the Senate on March 9, 2023.

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

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Order No. 40 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Moncion, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cormier, for the adoption of the tenth report of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration, entitled Senate Budget 2024-25, presented in the Senate on December 15, 2023.

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. 63 and 68 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 19, 30, 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.

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

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Order No. 107 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan, seconded by the Honourable Senator Marshall:

That the Senate call on the Government of Canada to recognize the erasure of Afghan women and girls from public life as gender apartheid.

After debate,

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

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Orders No. 147, 172 and 181 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Martin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman:

That the Senate recognize the month of October, each and every year, as Korean Heritage Month, given the contributions that Korean Canadians have made to Canadian society, the deep-rooted friendship and bilateral ties between Canada and Korea, and the importance of Korean heritage and culture within the fabric of Canadian society.

After debate,

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

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Order No. 202 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12 and 13 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Duncan, calling the attention of the Senate to the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of the Yukon Act, an Act of Parliament adopted on June 13, 1898.

After debate,

With leave of the Senate,

Further debate on the inquiry was adjourned until the next sitting, in the name of the Honourable Senator Clement.

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Orders No. 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 and 22 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

MOTIONS

Order No. 90 was called and, pursuant to rule 4-14(2), dropped from the Order Paper and Notice Paper.

INQUIRIES

The Honourable Senator Omidvar called the attention of the Senate to the contributions of international students in Canada and the various challenges, such as fraud and physical, emotional, and sometimes sexual abuse, that many of them face.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Clement moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Loffreda, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.

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 8:08 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)

Special Report of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, pursuant to the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act, S.C. 2017, c. 15, sbs. 21(2) and (6).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3018.

Annual Report of the Pay Equity Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Pay Equity Act, S.C. 2018, c. 27, s. 416 “117(2)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3019.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-25 to 2028-29 of the Business Development Bank of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3020.

Report on Transportation in Canada for the year 2023, pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, sbs. 52(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3021.

Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2024, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26, sbs. 10.1(7).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3022.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-25 to 2028-29 of Defence Construction (1951) Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3023.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-25 to 2028-29 of the Canada Lands Company Limited, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3024.

Interim Order Concerning the Sale of Certain Natural Health Products Containing Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine, pursuant to the Food and Drugs Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-27, sbs. 30.1(6) and (7).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3025.

Reports of operations under the Export and Import Permits Act and on exports of military goods for the year 2023, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. E-19, s. 27.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3026.

Summary of the Corporate Business Plan for 2024-25 to 2026-27 of the Canada Revenue Agency, pursuant to the Canada Revenue Agency Act, S.C. 1999, c. 17, sbs. 49(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3027.

Summaries of the amended Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-28 of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3028.

Report on the National Housing Strategy for the year 2023, pursuant to the National Housing Strategy Act, S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 313 “18(2)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3029.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-28 of Export Development Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3030.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2024-25 to 2028-29 of Farm Credit Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-3031.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

The Honourable Senator Dalphond replaced the Honourable Senator Robinson (May 31, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy

The Honourable Senator Kutcher replaced the Honourable Senator Yussuff (June 4, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

The Honourable Senator Tannas was removed from the membership of the committee, substitution pending (June 3, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Robinson was added to the membership (June 3, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

The Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) replaced the Honourable Senator Busson (May 31, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Honourable Senator Al Zaibak was added to the membership (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Downe was removed from the membership of the committee, substitution pending (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Robinson replaced the Honourable Senator Greene (June 3, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Senator Duncan replaced the Honourable Senator Hartling (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator McNair replaced the Honourable Senator Greenwood (June 4, 2024).

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator MacAdam replaced the Honourable Senator Moodie (June 4, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

The Honourable Senator Audette replaced the Honourable Senator Klyne (June 4, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs

The Honourable Senator Anderson replaced the Honourable Senator Dalphond (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Kutcher replaced the Honourable Senator McNair (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Dalphond replaced the Honourable Senator Anderson (June 3, 2024).

The Honourable Senator McNair replaced the Honourable Senator Kutcher (June 3, 2024).

Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament

The Honourable Senator Busson replaced the Honourable Senator Yussuff (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Yussuff replaced the Honourable Senator Busson (May 31, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Plett was added to the membership (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator McPhedran was removed from the membership of the committee, substitution pending (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Yussuff replaced the Honourable Senator Mégie (June 3, 2024).

Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications

The Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) was added to the membership (June 4, 2024).

The Honourable Senator Manning replaced the Honourable Senator Wells (May 31, 2024).