Journals of the Senate
3 Charles III , A.D. 2025, Canada
1st Session, 45th Parliament
Issue 8 (Unrevised)
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2 p.m.
The Honourable RAYMONDE GAGNÉ, Speaker
The Members convened were:
The Honourable Senators
AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBonifaceBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPoirierProsperRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff
The Members in attendance to business were:
The Honourable Senators
AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBonifaceBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPoirierProsperRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff
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
Tributes
Tribute was paid to the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., who will retire from the Senate on June 30, 2025.
Senators’ Statements
Some Honourable Senators made statements.
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS
Tabling of Documents
The Honourable the Speaker tabled the following:
2025 Spring 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. 1/45-98.
2025 Spring Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the Parliament of Canada, pursuant to the Auditor General Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-17, sbs. 7(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-99.
The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson tabled the following:
Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-100.
Introduction and First Reading of Senate Public Bills
The Honourable Senator Galvez introduced Bill S-229, An Act to amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park).
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Galvez moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, 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.
The Honourable Senator Black introduced Bill S-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Black moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Smith, 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.
First Reading of Commons Public Bills
A message was brought from the House of Commons with Bill C-202, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.
The bill was read the first time.
The Honourable Senator Dalphond moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., 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
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson:
That the following Address be presented to His Majesty the King:
To His Most Excellent Majesty Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Canada and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth.
MAY IT PLEASE YOUR MAJESTY:
We, Your Majesty’s most loyal and dutiful subjects, the Senate of Canada in Parliament assembled, beg leave to offer our humble thanks to Your Majesty for the gracious Speech which Your Majesty has addressed to both houses of Parliament.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Other Business
Senate Public Bills – Second Reading
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Mégie, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, for the second reading of Bill S-201, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease.
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.
Orders No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Ordered : That Order No. 9 be again called.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, for the second reading of Bill S-209, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to pornographic material.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Patterson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Aucoin, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario), seconded by the Honourable Senator Senior, for the second reading of Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Patterson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Burey, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Wilson, for the second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause).
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Second reading of Bill S-219, An Act to establish Judicial Independence Day.
The Honourable Senator Moreau moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dalphond, that the bill be read for the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Order No. 20 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill S-221, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canada jay as the national bird of Canada.
The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, that the bill be read for the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Clement moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
Orders No. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 were called and postponed until the next sitting.
Second reading of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures).
The Honourable Senator Boyer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boniface, that the bill be read for the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador) 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.
Private Bills – Second Reading
The order was called for the second reading of Bill S-1001.
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 S-1001, An Act to authorize Gore Mutual Insurance Company to apply to be continued as a body corporate under the laws of the Province of Quebec, by oral declaration.
Private Bills – Second Reading
Second reading of Bill S-1001, An Act to authorize Gore Mutual Insurance Company to apply to be continued as a body corporate under the laws of the Province of Quebec.
The Honourable Senator Loffreda moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator MacAdam, that the bill be read for the second time.
After debate,
The Honourable Senator Martin moved, for the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., 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.
Motions
Order No. 3 was called and postponed until the next sitting.
MOTIONS
The Honourable Senator Seidman moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters:
That the papers and evidence received and taken and work accomplished by the Standing Committee on Ethics and Conflict of Interest for Senators during the First Session of the Forty-fourth Parliament and by the Intersessional Authority be referred to the committee.
The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
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 7:18 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)
Report of the Minister’s Advisory Council, pursuant to the Impact Assessment Act, S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1 “118(3) and (4)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-91.
Report of the Canadian Judicial Council on the seminars on matters related to sexual assault law and social context for the year 2024, pursuant to the Judges Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-1, sbs. 62.1(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-92.
Report on the Review of the effectiveness of the Federal Framework on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, pursuant to the Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act, S.C. 2018, c. 13, s. 5(b).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-93.
Report on the administration of the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. A-14, sbs. 8(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-94.
Statement on the Use of Governor General’s Special Warrants for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 30(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-95.
Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, entitled Modelling Other Excise Taxes and Duties, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-96.
Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, entitled Introducing GST rebates for first-time home buyers, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-97.