Journals of the Senate

The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnotAucoinAudetteBattersBernardBlackBoehmBoudreauBrazeauBureyCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacHarderHébertHousakosKaretak-LindellKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakAndersonArnoldArnot*AtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBernardBlackBoehmBoudreauBrazeauBureyCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneForestFrancisFridhandlerGagnéGalvezGerbaGignac*GreenwoodHarderHébertHousakosKaretak-LindellKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcBeanMcCallumMcNairMcPhedran*Miville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPupatelloQuinnRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneVernerWells (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 Gignac, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, tabled the fifth report of the committee (The subject matter of Bill C-20, An Act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1124S.

(Pursuant to the order adopted May 7, 2026, the report was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.)

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The Honourable Senator Arnot, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, tabled the eighth report of the committee (The subject matter of Bill C-25, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and to enact An Act to change the names of certain electoral districts, 2026).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1125S.

(Pursuant to the order adopted May 7, 2026, the report was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration at the next sitting.)

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The Honourable Senator Arnot, Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, presented the committee’s ninth report (Bill S-6, A fourth Act to harmonize federal law with the civil law of Quebec and to amend certain Acts in order to ensure that each language version takes into account the common law and the civil law, without amendment).

The Honourable Senator Clement moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Coyle, that the bill 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.

Tabling of Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

The Honourable Senator Ross tabled the following:

Report of the Canada-China Legislative Association and the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group, 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 16 to 22, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1126.

Report of the Canada-China Legislative Association and the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group, 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, Vientiane, Laos, from October 17 to 22, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1127.

Report of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group, Co-Chairs’ Annual Visit, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Kumamoto, Japan, from February 17 to 22, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1128.

Report of the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group, 23rd Bilateral Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia and Whitehorse, Yukon, from September 1 to 6, 2025.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1129.

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Third Reading

Third reading of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places).

The Honourable Senator Wells (Alberta) moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator White, that the bill be read for the third time.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Bernard moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Sorensen:

That Bill C-9 be not now read a third time, but that it be amended in clause 4, on page 2, by replacing lines 4 and 5 with the following:

“(b) the Nazi Hakenkreuz, the Nazi double Sig-Rune, also known as the SS bolts, or a noose; or”.

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

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wells (Alberta), seconded by the Honourable Senator White, for the third reading of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), as amended.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters:

That Bill C-9, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended, in clause 11.1, on page 6,

(a) by replacing line 22 with the following:

“nicating a statement in good faith on a matter of public inter-”;

(b) by replacing lines 25 to 27 with the following:

“discussion, publication or debate.”.

Debate.

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At 4:39 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:50 p.m., the sitting resumed.

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Ordered, That the sitting be suspended to reassemble at the call of the chair, with a five-minute bell.

(Accordingly, at 4:51 p.m., the sitting was suspended.)

At 5:12 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Bills – Third Reading

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wells (Alberta), seconded by the Honourable Senator White, for the third reading of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), as amended.

And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Martin, seconded by the Honourable Senator Batters:

That Bill C-9, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended, in clause 11.1, on page 6,

(a) by replacing line 22 with the following:

“nicating a statement in good faith on a matter of public inter-”;

(b) by replacing lines 25 to 27 with the following:

“discussion, publication or debate.”.

After debate,

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

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakAudetteBattersBernardBlackCardozoCarignanDowneHousakosLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMartinMcCallumMcPhedranOslerQuinnRossWells (Newfoundland and Labrador)—21

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

ArnoldBoehmBoudreauBureyClementCormierCoyleDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)DeanForestHarderHébertKaretak-LindellLaBoucane-BensonMcBeanMcNairMohamedMoncionMoreauMuggliOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPupatelloRinguetteSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSorensenSuretteWells (Alberta)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff—40

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

BrazeauMoodie—2

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wells (Alberta), seconded by the Honourable Senator White, for the third reading of Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), as amended.

After debate,

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

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

ArnoldAudetteBernardBoehmBoudreauCardozoClementCormierCoyleDalphondDaskoDeanDowneForestHarderHébertKaretak-LindellLaBoucane-BensonMcBeanMcNairMcPhedranMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenPupatelloQuinnRinguetteRossSaint-GermainSeniorSorensenSuretteWells (Alberta)WhiteWilsonYouanceYussuff—45

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

BattersBlackCarignanHousakosLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldMartinMcCallumSimonsWells (Newfoundland and Labrador)Woo—13

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

Al ZaibakBrazeau—2

Accordingly, Bill C-9, as amended, was 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 an amendment, to which it desires its concurrence.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator McNair, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boudreau, for the third reading of Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts.

After debate,

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

The bill 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, without amendment.

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, when the Senate next adjourns after the adoption of this motion, it do stand adjourned until Tuesday, June 9, 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

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

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Third reading of Bill S-246, An Act respecting the recognition of wartime service.

The Honourable Senator Yussuff moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Loffreda, that the bill be read for the third time.

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 – Second Reading

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

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dasko, seconded by the Honourable Senator Forest, for the second reading of Bill S-213, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (demographic information).

After debate,

With leave of the Senate,

Further debate on the motion was adjourned until the next sitting, in the name of the Honourable Senator Martin.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., seconded by the Honourable Senator Wilson, for the second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause).

After debate,

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

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

ADJOURNMENT

At 9:38 p.m., pursuant to the order adopted by the Senate earlier today, the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 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 Outlook – June 2026, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-1, sbs. 79.2(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1120.

2025-26 Annual Report of the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada, pursuant to the Lobbying Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 44 (4th Supp.), s. 11.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1121.

Report on the National Strategy for Eye Care, pursuant to the National Strategy for Eye Care Act, S.C. 2024, c. 28, s. 3(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1122.

Annual Report of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, entitled Championing Privacy in the Age of AI, for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Privacy Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-21, s. 38, and to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, S.C. 2000, c. 5, sbs. 25(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-1123.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

The Honourable Senator Busson replaced the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) (June 4, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Dhillon replaced the Honourable Senator Saint-Germain (June 4, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Honourable Senator Coyle replaced the Honourable Senator Youance (June 4, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Senator Prosper replaced the Honourable Senator Osler (June 4, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs

The Honourable Senator Dhillon replaced the Honourable Senator Mohamed (June 4, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Aucoin replaced the Honourable Senator Ross (June 3, 2026).

The Honourable Senator Tannas replaced the Honourable Senator Aucoin (June 3, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on National Finance

The Honourable Senator Hébert replaced the Honourable Senator Oudar (June 4, 2026).