The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinBattersBernardBlackBoehmBonifaceBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGreenwoodHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonYouanceYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinBattersBernardBlackBoehmBonifaceBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDhillonDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGreenwoodHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonYouanceYussuff

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

Government Notices of Motions

With leave of the Senate,

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

That the Senate receive the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, P.C., M.P., Minister of Indigenous Services, during Question Period at 4:00 p.m. today, subject to the terms and provisions of the order of June 4, 2025.

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

Introduction and First Reading of Government Bills

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson introduced Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Regulations.

The bill was read the first time.

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

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 1 and 2 were 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 – Third Reading

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

Senate Public Bills – Second 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 Pate, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan, for the second reading of Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator White moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Muggli, 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. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Moreau, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Dalphond, for the second reading of Bill S-219, An Act to establish Judicial Independence Day.

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Poirier, 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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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Loffreda, seconded by the Honourable Senator Coyle, for the second reading of Bill S-220, An Act to designate the month of March as Hellenic Heritage Month.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Housakos 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. 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Black, seconded by the Honourable Senator Downe, for the second reading of Bill S-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Ataullahjan 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.

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Orders No. 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Question Period

Pursuant to the orders adopted on June 4, 2025, and earlier today, the Senate proceeded to Question Period.

The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, P.C., M.P., Minister of Indigenous Services, entered the Senate and took part in Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Forest, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dasko, for the second reading of Bill S-237, An Act respecting a Cities and Municipalities Day.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Tannas 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.

Reports of Committees – Other

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

Motions

Orders No. 3, 4 and 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Woo, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dean:

That, in light of findings and orders from the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court on the situation in Gaza, the Senate call on the Government to examine the risk to Canada and Canadians of complicity in violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and to report on its findings within three months of the adoption of this motion.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Osler moved, for the Honourable Senator Wallin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Prosper, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

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

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 3 and 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

MOTIONS

The Honourable Senator McCallum moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Ataullahjan:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples and the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs be authorized to examine and report on:

(a)the need for the federal government to fulfill their legal obligation in their fiduciary duty to consult and accommodate First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights holders regarding legislation that impacts their treaty rights, inherent rights and traditional lands; and

(b)the need for the federal government to fulfill their legal obligation in their fiduciary duty to consult and accommodate at all stages of the legislative process, from conceptualization to drafting to implementation and review; and

That the committees submit their final reports no later than December 31, 2025.

The Honourable Senator McCallum 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.

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The Honourable Senator McCallum moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples be authorized to examine and report on how the historical and ongoing forcible removal of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children from their families and cultures, including but not limited to:

(a)removals through the Indian residential school system;

(b)Indian day schools;

(c)the Sixties Scoop;

(d)the epidemic of Indigenous children in care; and

(e)the resultant intergenerational effects of this child apprehension, such as missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and the over-incarceration of Indigenous peoples;

constitutes a crime against humanity and a genocide, pursuant to the Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, S.C. 2000, c. 24, and Articles 6 and 7 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and in accordance with Article II of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide; and

That the committee submit its final report no later than December 31, 2025.

The Honourable Senator McCallum 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.

INQUIRIES

The Honourable Senator Simons called the attention of the Senate to the emerging problem of satellite debris falls in Canada and to the challenges of satellite congestion, pollution and liability.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Simons moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Cormier, 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 Yussuff:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

(Accordingly, at 5:49 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)

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-593.

Report of the Judge Advocate General to the Minister of National Defence on the Administration of Military Justice for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the National Defence Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. N-5, sbs. 9.3(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-594.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum of History, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-595.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the National Museum of Science and Technology, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-596.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum of Nature, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-597.

Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the National Gallery of Canada, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-598.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-599.

Summary of the Corporate Plan for 2025-26 to 2029-30 and Budgets for 2025-26 of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-600.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-601.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-602.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Public Service Commission, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-603.

Corporate Business Plan for 2025-28 of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, pursuant to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act, S.C. 1997, c. 6, sbs. 22(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-604.

Report of the Canadian Transportation Agency for 2024-25, pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, sbs. 42(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-605.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-606.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Leaders’ Debates Commission, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-607.

Service Fees Report of the Department of Transport for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 451 “20(1)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-608.

Service Fees Report of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 451 “20(1)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-609.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2025-26 to 2029-30 of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-610.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Department for Women and Gender Equality, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-611.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-612.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Courts Administration Service, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-613.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-614.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-615.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Office of the information Commissioner, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-616.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Law Commission of Canada, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-617.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-618.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-619.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-620.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Progress Report for 2024-25 of the Department of Justice, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-621.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

The Honourable Senator Pate replaced the Honourable Senator Boudreau (October 28, 2025).

The Honourable Senator Ravalia replaced the Honourable Senator Greenwood (October 23, 2025).

Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Honourable Senator Ravalia replaced the Honourable Senator McNair (October 23, 2025).

Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights

The Honourable Senator Batters replaced the Honourable Senator Martin (October 28, 2025).

The Honourable Senator Martin replaced the Honourable Senator Housakos (October 27, 2025).

The Honourable Senator Housakos replaced the Honourable Senator Batters (October 24, 2025).

Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Senator McNair replaced the Honourable Senator Boniface (October 28, 2025).

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Moodie replaced the Honourable Senator Mohamed (October 23, 2025).

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Marshall replaced the Honourable Senator Housakos (October 27, 2025).