The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoudreauBoyerBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGoldGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonSaint-GermainSeidmanSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoudreauBoyerBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGoldGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMassicotteMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMégieMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRichardsRinguetteRobinsonSaint-GermainSeidmanSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (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 Seidman, who will retire from the Senate on September 1, 2025.

SPEAKER'S STATEMENT

Honourable colleagues,

Ten years ago, a new era of security and protection took shape in the Parliament of Canada.

On 23 June 2015, the Parliamentary Protective Service, the PPS, was officially established by Royal Assent, marking the beginning of a new service and a shared commitment to safeguarding our democracy.

As we commemorate this anniversary, we would like to celebrate all those who work as part of this great team in the service of Parliament.

Dear members of the Parliamentary Protective Service:

Thank you to each and every one of you for safeguarding our democratic institutions by remaining true to your mission, to our parliamentary traditions, and to the operational legacy passed down through generations of security services who have protected Parliament Hill over time.

Your professionalism, sense of duty, and pursuit of excellence are deeply valued.

Since its establishment in 2015, following the tragic events of October 22, 2014, the PPS has watched over the security of Parliament Hill and its institutions day and night.

In a context of growing threats and global challenges, your outstanding commitment remains unwavering. You are always there: steadfast, courageous, and dedicated.

Dear members of the PPS, you are often the first faces we meet, the last ones we see, and your reassuring presence embodies the stability and resilience of our democracy.

In all circumstances, both in public and behind the scenes, you combine vigilance, respect and professionalism.

On behalf of all the honourable senators, and on behalf of all the employees of the Senate and Parliament of Canada, thank you to the people who make up the Parliamentary Protection Service.

Thank you for always watching over our democratic institutions, every day, every night.

Happy tenth anniversary!

Senators’ Statements

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Tabling of Documents

The Honourable Senator Petten tabled the following:

Document regarding Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, from EnergyNL.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-187S.

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The Honourable Senator White tabled the following:

Document regarding Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, from the Assembly of First Nations.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-188S.

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The Honourable Senator Deacon (Nova Scotia) tabled the following:

Document regarding Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, from the Competition Bureau Canada.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-189S.

Tabling of Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

The Honourable Senator Boehm tabled the following:

Revised Report of the Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, 31st Annual Session, Bucharest, Romania, from June 29 to July 3, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-190.

Revised Report of the Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, 22nd Autumn Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, from October 2 to 4, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-191.

Report of the Canadian Delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly, Election Observation Mission, Washington, D.C. and other regions, United States of America, from November 2 to 5, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-192.

Tabling of Petitions

The Honourable Senator Mégie tabled the following petition:

Of residents of Ontario and Quebec expressing their support of Bill S-201, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-193S.

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

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 Smith, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

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

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.

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

That, notwithstanding any provision of the Rules or previous order:

1.if the Senate sits on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the sitting continue beyond 4 p.m. until the time provided for adjournment in the Rules or the end of Government Business, whichever comes first, but without affecting any continuation of the sitting that may be permitted under the provisions in the order of June 12, 2025, concerning proceedings on Bill C-5;

2.if the Senate sits on Thursday, June 26, 2025:

(a)the sitting start at 9 a.m.; and

(b)it adjourn at the time provided for adjournment in the Rules or the end of Government Business, whichever comes first;

3.if the Senate sits on Friday, June 27, 2025, it only deal with Government Business once it reaches the Orders of the Day;

4.notwithstanding the provisions of points 1 to 3, if an order for the consideration of a report of the Committee of Selection appears on the Orders of the Day for any of those days as an item of Other Business, that order be treated as if it were an item of Government Business, but only for the purposes of determining the time of adjournment or business to be considered that day under the terms of this order, as the case may be;

5.on Wednesday, June 25, Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27, 2025, committees be authorized to meet for the purposes of holding their organization meeting, subject to normal approval processes and the availability of necessary resources, even if the Senate is then sitting, without, for greater certainty, affecting any authority separately granted to a committee to meet while the Senate is sitting; and

6.if, on Thursday, June 26, or Friday, June 27, 2025, either the Government Representative or the Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative advises the Senate that Royal Assent, whether by traditional ceremony or written declaration, is anticipated, the provisions of rule 16-1(8) then apply, with the sitting being suspended if it reaches the end of Government Business, rather than the end of business for the day, before Royal Assent.

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 Petten:

That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Wednesday, June 25, 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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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters, for the second reading of Bill S-221, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canada jay as the national bird of Canada.

After debate,

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

The bill was then read for the second time.

The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, if and when the committee is formed.

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

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Orders No. 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Second reading of Bill S-224, An Act to amend the Director of Public Prosecutions Act.

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

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Patterson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Osler, 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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Second reading of Bill S-225, An Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day.

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

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan, 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. 20 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Al Zaibak, seconded by the Honourable Senator Aucoin, for the second reading of Bill S-227, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Patterson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Osler, 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. 22, 23, 24 and 25 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees – Other

Consideration of the first report of the Committee of Selection, entitled Nomination and duration of senators to serve on committees, presented in the Senate on June 18, 2025.

The Honourable Senator MacDonald moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, that the report be adopted.

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

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 5:31 p.m., the Senate was continued until Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2 p.m.)

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

Report of the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer, entitled Economic and Fiscal Monitor – June 2025, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-181.

Report on the operations under the Canada Water Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-11, s. 38.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-182.

Copies of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2025-516), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-183.

Copies of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2025-517), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-184.

Copies of the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (P.C. 2025-518), pursuant to the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, sbs. 7(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-185.

Report on the ten-year review of the International Boundary Waters Treaty Act, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-17, sbs. 42(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-186.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Ross replaced the Honourable Senator Pupatello (June 19, 2025).

The Honourable Senator MacAdam replaced the Honourable Senator Duncan (June 19, 2025).

The Honourable Senator Pupatello replaced the Honourable Senator Ross (June 19, 2025).

The Honourable Senator Gignac replaced the Honourable Senator Pupatello (June 19, 2025).