The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGerbaGignacGoldGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSeniorSimonsSmithSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouance

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGerbaGignacGoldGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSeniorSimonsSmithSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouance

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

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT

I have the results of the vote for the Speaker pro tempore. Pursuant to rule 2-4(1), I am pleased to announce that the Honourable René Cormier is the new Speaker pro tempore.

I am sure you will join me in congratulating him and wishing him every success in his new role.

I would also like to take this opportunity to warmly thank the Honourable Senator Ringuette, who has held this position since December 2020. Her professionalism and commitment have been greatly appreciated, and I would like to highlight the importance of her contribution throughout her tenure.

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Ordered: That, for today’s sitting, Senators’ Statements be extended by three minutes.

Senators’ Statements

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills

The Honourable Senator Moncion introduced Bill S-226, An Act respecting Jury Duty Appreciation Week.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Moncion moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, 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 Al Zaibak introduced Bill S-227, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Al Zaibak moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Tannas, 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 Boyer introduced Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures).

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Boyer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, 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

Bills – Second Reading

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

Motions

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

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The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten:

That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2 p.m.

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

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill S-215, An Act respecting National Immigration Month.

The Honourable Senator Gerba moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., that the bill be read for the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan 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.

ADJOURNMENT

With leave of the Senate,

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

(Accordingly, at 3:40 p.m., the Senate was continued until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2 p.m.)

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

Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, entitled Prioritizing Privacy in a Data-driven World, for the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, s. 38 and to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, S.C. 2000, c. 5, s. 25.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-87.

Report of Export Development Canada, together with the Auditor General’s Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-88.

Interim Order No. 4 Respecting the Sheet Harbour Compulsory Pilotage Area, pursuant to the Pilotage Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-14, sbs. 52.2(8).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-89.

Interim Order No. 4 Respecting the Belledune Compulsory Pilotage Area, pursuant to the Pilotage Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-14, sbs. 52.2(8).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-90.