Journals of the Senate

The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Ontario)DhillonDowneDuncanFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoreauMuggliOslerPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (Alberta)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAtaullahjan*AucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleCuznerDalphondDaskoDeacon (Ontario)DhillonDowneDuncanFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoreauMuggliOsler*OudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWells (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

Some Honourable Senators made statements.

ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

The Honourable Senator Senior, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, informed the Senate that, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on September 25, 2025, the committee deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on April 21, 2026, its second report entitled Standing United Against Antisemitism: Protecting Communities and Strengthening Canadian Democracy.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1011S.

The Honourable Senator Senior moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Busson, that the report be placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.

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

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Second Reading

Second reading of Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts.

The Honourable Senator McNair moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Varone, 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.

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Order No. 2 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 were 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, until June 30, 2026:

1.notwithstanding the order adopted by the Senate on June 4, 2025, Wednesday sittings continue beyond 4 p.m. if Government Business is not completed, and be adjourned at the later of the completion of Government Business or 4 p.m.;

2.notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph one of this order, the sittings not continue beyond the ordinary time of adjournment provided in the Rules; and

3.Senate committees scheduled to meet on Wednesdays be authorized to meet after 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, even though the Senate may then be sitting, with rule 12-18(1) being suspended in relation thereto.

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

Inquiries

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

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Third Reading

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

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Third 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 third time.

Debate.

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At 3:28 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 3:30 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Question Period

Pursuant to the order adopted on June 4, 2025, the Senate proceeded to Question Period.

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, P.C., M.P., Minister of Public Safety, entered the Senate and took part in Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Third Reading

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McCallum, seconded by the Honourable Senator Martin, for the third reading of Bill S-225, An Act to establish National Thanadelthur Day.

After debate,

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

The bill was then read for the third time.

Ordered, That a message be sent to the House of Commons to acquaint that House that the Senate has passed this bill, to which it desires its concurrence.

Senate Public Bills – Reports of Committees

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Arnot, seconded by the Honourable Senator Clement, for the adoption of the sixth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, with amendments), presented in the Senate on March 24, 2026.

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

The Honourable Senator Pate moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator MacAdam, that the bill, as amended, be placed on the Orders of the Day for third reading at the next sitting.

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

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 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 Moreau, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Dalphond, for the second reading of Bill S-219, An Act to establish Judicial Independence Day.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Housakos moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Anderson, 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 McPhedran, seconded by the Honourable Senator Sorensen, for the second reading of Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was negatived on the following vote:

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakArnoldAudetteBlackBoehmBureyBussonCardozoClementCormierCoyleDaskoGalvezGerbaHayHenkelInceMcBeanMcCallumMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMuggliOslerPatePetitclercRavaliaRossSeniorSorensenWilsonWooYussuff—33

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

AndersonAtaullahjanBattersCarignanCuznerDalphondFrancisFridhandlerGignacHarderHousakosKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcNairMoncionMoreauPettenPupatelloQuinnRobinsonSaint-GermainSmithSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWallinWhite—36

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

DuncanHébertRinguetteSimonsYouance—5

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Orders No. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Galvez, seconded by the Honourable Senator Pate, for the second reading of Bill S-238, An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Kingston moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Clement, 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. 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 4, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 23 and 24 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 3, 4, 5, 7 and 13 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 2, 3 and 5 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Sorensen, calling the attention of the Senate to the nation-building value of tourism in Canada.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Clement moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petitclerc, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.

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

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Order No. 9 was called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario), calling the attention of the Senate to the vital role that physical activity and sport play in enhancing our well-being, strengthening our communities and shaping the fabric of the Canadian experience.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Batters moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Housakos, that further debate on the inquiry be adjourned until the next sitting.

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

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Orders No. 11, 12 and 13 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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With leave of the Senate and pursuant to rule 5-10(1), Order No. 14 was withdrawn.

MOTIONS

The Honourable Senator Senior moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Clement:

That the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights be authorized to examine and report on the health, safety and well-being of 2SLGBTQI+ youth in Canada;

That the committee be permitted, notwithstanding usual practices, to deposit reports on this study with the Clerk of the Senate if the Senate is not then sitting, and that the reports be deemed to have been tabled in the Senate; and

That the committee submit its final report to the Senate no later than December 31, 2027, and that the committee retain all powers necessary to publicize its findings for 180 days after the tabling of the final report.

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

ADJOURNMENT

The Honourable Senator Petten moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

(Accordingly, at 7:03 p.m., the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 2 p.m.)

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 Patterson, respecting Bill S-246, An Act respecting the recognition of wartime service, by written declaration.

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

Second report of the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights, entitled Standing United Against Antisemitism: Protecting Communities and Strengthening Canadian Democracy, deposited with the Clerk of the Senate on April 21, 2026, pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate on September 25, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1011S.

Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada’s International Assistance, Volume 2 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Agreement Act, S.C. 1991, c. 12, s. 7 and to the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. B-7, ss. 13 and 14.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1012.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budget for 2026-27 of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada, pursuant to the Physical Activity and Sport Act, S.C. 2003, c. 2, sbs. 32(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1013.

Minister’s response to a review panel report submitted under paragraph 16.3(d) of the National Housing Strategy Act, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 313 “17.2(2)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1014.

Report to Parliament on the Government of Canada’s International Assistance, Volume 1 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, pursuant to the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act, S.C. 2008, c. 17, s. 5.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1015.

Report on the administration of the Canada Petroleum Resources Act for the year 2025, pursuant to the Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 36 (2nd Supp.), s. 109.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1016.

Report of Canada Post Corporation, together with the Auditors’ Report, for the year ended December 31, 2025, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 150(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1017.

Summaries of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2026-30 of Canada Post Corporation, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1018.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

The Honourable Senator Coyle replaced the Honourable Senator Arnold (April 20, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

The Honourable Senator Ince replaced the Honourable Senator Prosper (April 17, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights

The Honourable Senator Karetak-Lindell replaced the Honourable Senator Hébert (April 21, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Hébert replaced the Honourable Senator Karetak-Lindell (April 17, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Senator Osler replaced the Honourable Senator Prosper (April 21, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

The Honourable Senator Dalphond replaced the Honourable Senator Oudar (April 17, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Forest replaced the Honourable Senator Pate (April 21, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Kingston replaced the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) (April 21, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Pate replaced the Honourable Senator Forest (April 20, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) replaced the Honourable Senator Kingston (April 20, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs

The Honourable Senator Al Zaibak replaced the Honourable Senator Osler (April 21, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Osler replaced the Honourable Senator Al Zaibak (April 20, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Kingston replaced the Honourable Senator Boudreau (April 17, 2026).