The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHousakosKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeidmanSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHousakosKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-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

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

At 2:04 p.m., pursuant to the order adopted on June 12, 2025, the Senate was suspended during pleasure and resolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the subject matter of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, the Honourable Senator Cormier in the Chair.

—In the Committee—

Pursuant to rule 12-32(4), the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P., Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, accompanied by Christiane Fox, Deputy Clerk, Privy Council Office, Arun Thangaraj, Deputy Minister, Transport Canada and Jeannine Ritchot, Assistant Deputy Minister for Multilateral Relations and Internal Trade, were escorted to seats in the Senate Chamber.

Debate.

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At 3:12 p.m., the committee was suspended.

At 3:18 p.m., the committee resumed.

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Pursuant to the order adopted on June 12, 2025, David R. Pierce, Vice-President, Government Relations, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Bryan N. Detchou, Senior Director, Natural Resources, Environment and Sustainability, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Jay Khosla, Executive Director, Economic and Energy Policy, Public Policy Forum, Yiota Kokkinos, Senior Executive Advisor, Public Policy Forum and Keith Jansa, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Governance Council, were escorted to seats in the Senate Chamber.

Debate.

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At 4:33 p.m., the committee was suspended.

At 4:41 p.m., the committee resumed.

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Pursuant to the order adopted on June 12, 2025, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations, Julie McGregor, Chief of Staff, Assembly of First Nations, Natan Obed, President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), Will David, Director of Legal Affairs, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), David Chartrand, President, Manitoba Métis Federation and Lorne Pelletier, Senior Economic Advisor, Manitoba Métis Federation, were escorted to seats in the Senate Chamber.

Debate.

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At 5:14 p.m., the committee was suspended.

At 5:20 p.m., the committee resumed.

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The Committee of the Whole resumed its consideration of the subject matter of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.

Debate.

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At 5:23 p.m., the committee was suspended.

At 5:41 p.m., the committee resumed.

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The Committee of the Whole resumed its consideration of the subject matter of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.

Debate.

It was agreed that the chair report to the Senate that the witnesses have been heard.

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The sitting of the Senate resumed.

The Chair of the Committee stated that the Committee had examined the subject matter of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act and had directed him to report it has completed its business for today.

Senators’ Statements

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Tabling of Documents

The Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., tabled the following:

Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice in relation to Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-156.

Notices of Motions

With leave of the Senate,

The Honourable Senator Saint-Germain moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Clement:

That, on June 17, 2025, at 6 p.m. or the end of the Committee of the Whole on the subject matter of Bill C-5, whichever comes later, proceedings then underway be interrupted for tributes to the Honourable Senator Mégie.

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

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Audette, seconded by the Honourable Senator Francis, for the second reading of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements).

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.

Motions

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

Other Business

Commons Public Bills – Third Reading

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

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 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 Boyer, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boniface, for the second reading of Bill S-228, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures).

After debate,

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

The bill was then read for the second time.

The Honourable Senator Boyer moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dasko, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, if and when the committee is formed.

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

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Orders No. 25 and 26 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill S-231, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).

The Honourable Senator Wallin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Quinn, that the bill be read for the second time.

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.

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Order No. 28 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Order No. 3 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

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

ADJOURNMENT

The Honourable Senator Petten 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 8:05 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 Public Sector Pension Investment Board, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board Act, S.C. 1999, c. 34, sbs. 48(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-113.

Interim Order No. 3 for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2025, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26, sbs. 10.1(7).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-114.

Report on official languages for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Official Languages Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 31 (4th Supp.), s. 44.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-115.

Report of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner on activities in relation to the Conflict of Interest Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, par. 90(1)(b).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-116.

Annual Report of the Pay Equity Commissioner for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Pay Equity Act, S.C. 2018, c. 27, s. 416 “117(2)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-117.

Report of the Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-118.

Report of the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-119.

Report of the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-120.

Report of the Chicken Farmers of Canada, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Farm Products Agencies Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-4, s. 30.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-121.

Summary of the amended Corporate Plan for 2025-29 of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-122.

Summary of the second amended Corporate Plan for 2024-28 of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-123.

Report of the Governor of the Bank of Canada and Statement of Accounts, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Bank of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. B-2, sbs. 30(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-124.

Report of the Royal Canadian Mint, 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. 1/45-125.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2025-29 of the Royal Canadian Mint, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-126.

Report of the Canada Development Investment Corporation (including Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation and Canada Growth Fund), 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. 1/45-127.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budget for 2025-29 of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-128.

Report of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Act, S.C. 1997, c. 40, sbs. 51(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-129.

Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2024-1109 dated October 11, 2024, concerning the Order Amending the China Surtax Order (2024), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-130.

Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2025-463 dated April 7, 2025, concerning the United States Surtax Order (Motor Vehicles 2025), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-131.

Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2025-398 dated March 12, 2025, concerning the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-132.

Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2025-72 dated February 1, 2025, concerning the United States Surtax Order (2025), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-133.

Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2025-265 dated March 3, 2025, concerning the United States Surtax Order (2025-1), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-134.

Copy of Order in Council P.C. 2025-73 dated February 3, 2025, concerning the Order Repealing the United States Surtax Order (2025), pursuant to the Customs Tariff, S.C. 1997, c. 36, sbs. 53(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-135.

Report of the Canada Growth Fund, 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. 1/45-136.

Report of the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation, 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. 1/45-137.

Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for the year 2024, pursuant to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-23, sbs. 20.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-138.

Agreement for RCMP policing services (First Nations Community Policing Service) for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-139.

Agreement for RCMP policing services made between Canada and the County of Grande Prairie for the Hamlet of Clairmont, Alberta, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-10, sbs. 20(5).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-140.

Report on the use of electronic surveillance for the year 2023, pursuant to the Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, sbs. 195(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-141.

Report of the administration of the Firearms Act for the year 2024, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 1995, c. 39, sbs. 93(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-142.

Report of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency respecting the disclosure of information under the Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act for the year ended December 31, 2023, pursuant to the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Act, S.C. 2019, c. 13, s. 2 “39(2)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-143.

Report of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year 2024, pursuant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act, S.C. 2001, c. 23, sbs. 30(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-144.

List of Commissions issued for the year 2024, pursuant to the Public Officers Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-31, s. 4.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-145.

Report of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year 2025, pursuant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act, S.C. 2001, c. 23, sbs. 30(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-146.

Report of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year 2024, pursuant to the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act, S.C. 2002, c. 23, s. 19.1.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-147.

Report on the administration of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act for the year 2024, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.), s. 109.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-148.

Comprehensive Review Report of the Canada Small Business Financing Act for 2019-24, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 1998, c. 36, ss. 19 and 20.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-149.

Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2025-29 of the Canadian Tourism Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-150.

Report of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, together with the Auditors’ 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. 1/45-151.

Report on the operation of the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 2010, c. 4, s. 15.1.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-152.

Report on the activities of the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner for the year ended December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Intelligence Commissioner Act, S.C. 2019, c. 13, s. 50 “22(3)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-153.

Report of the Law Commission of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Law Commission of Canada Act, S.C. 1996, c. 9, s. 24.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-154.

Report on the administration and operation of the Canada Health Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-6, s. 23.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-155.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Osler was added to the membership (June 13, 2025).

The Honourable Senator Tannas was removed from the membership of the committee, substitution pending (June 13, 2025).

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Cardozo replaced the Honourable Senator Dalphond (June 13, 2025).