Journals of the Senate

The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBernardBlackBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoClementCormierCoyleDalphondDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGignacGreenwoodHarderHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcBeanMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMuggliOslerOudarPatePetitclercPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSuretteVernerWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouance

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBernardBlackBoehmBoudreauBoyerBrazeauBureyBussonCardozoClementCormierCoyleDalphondDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvez*GerbaGignacGreenwoodHarderHébertHenkelHousakosInceKaretak-LindellKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcBeanMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMuggliOslerOudarPatePetitclercPettenPoirierProsperPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSuretteVernerWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouance

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

Tabling of Documents

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson tabled the following:

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2026-27.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1093.

Charter Statement prepared by the Minister of Justice in relation to Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1094.

Presenting or Tabling Reports from Committees

The Honourable Senator Klyne, Chair of the Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight, presented the tenth report (interim) of the committee, entitled Nomination of an External Member.

(The report is printed as Appendix A at pages 953-963 (available in print format PDF).)

(The HTML version of the report is available on the committee website.)

The Honourable Senator Klyne moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator White, 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.

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The Honourable Senator Audette, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples, presented the sixth report of the committee (Budget—examine and report on the Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders events—power to hire staff).

(The report is printed as Appendix B at pages 964-969 (available in print format PDF).)

(The HTML version of the report is available on the committee website.)

The Honourable Senator Audette moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Wilson, 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 – Reports of Committees

Consideration of the third report of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources (Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act, with amendments and observations), presented in the Senate on May 27, 2026.

The Honourable Senator Kingston moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moncion, that the report be adopted.

After debate,

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

The Honourable Senator Wilson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Muggli, 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.

Bills – Third Reading

Third reading of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing), as amended.

The Honourable Senator Dalphond moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Coyle, that the bill, as amended, be read for the third time.

Debate.

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At 2:57 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 3 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Question Period

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

The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, entered the Senate and took part in Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Third Reading

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dalphond, seconded by the Honourable Senator Coyle, for the third reading of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing), as amended.

After debate,

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

The bill, as amended, was then read for the third time and passed.

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

Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Patterson, seconded by the Honourable Senator Black, for the second reading of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts.

After debate,

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

The bill was then read for the second time.

The Honourable Senator Pupatello moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Petten, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs.

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

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 Petten moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Duncan:

That, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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

Inquiries

Orders No. 1 and 2 were 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.

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Commons Public Bills – Second Reading

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

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Second reading of Bill C-234, An Act respecting the establishment and award of a Living Donor Recognition Medal.

The Honourable Senator Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador) moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator MacDonald, that the bill be read for the second time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Moncion moved, for the Honourable Senator Kingston, 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.

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 29 and 30 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 3, 4, 5 and 7 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.

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.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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 5:21 p.m., the Senate was continued until Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 2 p.m.)

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

Actuarial Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions on the Canada Pension Plan dated December 31, 2024, pursuant to the Canada Pension Plan Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-8, s. 115.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1090.

Report on Transportation in Canada for the year 2025, pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, S.C. 1996, c. 10, sbs. 52(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1091.

Report to Parliament pursuant to section 87.3031 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, pursuant to the Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27, sbs. 87.3031(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1092.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy

The Honourable Senator Yussuff replaced the Honourable Senator Galvez (May 28, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Deacon (Nova Scotia) replaced the Honourable Senator Ince (May 27, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Honourable Senator Al Zaibak replaced the Honourable Senator Robinson (May 27, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Robinson replaced the Honourable Senator Al Zaibak (May 27, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Osler (May 28, 2026).

Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration

The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Downe (May 28, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Francis replaced the Honourable Senator Bernard (May 28, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Aucoin (May 28, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Mohamed replaced the Honourable Senator Dhillon (May 28, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Dhillon replaced the Honourable Senator Busson (May 28, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Aucoin replaced the Honourable Senator Lewis (May 27, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Kingston replaced the Honourable Senator Oudar (May 28, 2026).