The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonArnotAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBlackBoehmBoisvenuBoyerBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCordyCormierCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisForestFrancisGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldMarshallMartinMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarOslerPatePatterson (Nunavut)Patterson (Ontario)PettenPlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasWallinWellsWhiteYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AndersonArnotAtaullahjanAudetteBattersBellemareBlackBoehmBoisvenuBoyerBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCordyCormierCoyleDagenaisDalphondDaskoDeacon (Nova Scotia)Deacon (Ontario)DeanDowneDuncanDupuisForestFrancisGagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGoldHarderHartlingHousakosJafferKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLankinLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldMarshallMartinMassicotteMcCallumMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMoncionMoodieOhOmidvarOslerPatePatterson (Nunavut)Patterson (Ontario)PettenPlettPoirierProsperQuinnRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSeidmanSimonsSmithSorensenTannasWallinWellsWhiteYussuff

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.

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Pursuant to the order adopted December 7, 2021, the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson informed the Senate that Question Period with the Honourable Bill Blair, P.C., M.P., Minister of National Defence, will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.

Government Business

Bills – Third Reading

Third reading of Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts.

The Honourable Senator Downe moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Black, that the bill be read for a third time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, 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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Third reading of Bill C-48, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform), as amended.

The Honourable Senator Gold, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, that the bill, as amended, be read for a third time.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, that further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting.

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

Bills – Reports of Committees

Consideration of the fifteenth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples (Bill C-29, An Act to provide for the establishment of a national council for reconciliation, with amendments and observations), presented in the Senate on October 26, 2023.

The Honourable Senator Francis moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C., that the report be adopted.

After debate,

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

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

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 1, 131 and 132 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

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

Other Business

Senate Public Bills – Reports of Committees

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

Commons Public Bills – Reports of Committees

Consideration of the twelfth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, with an amendment and observations), presented in the Senate on October 26, 2023.

The Honourable Senator Black moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Osler, that the report be adopted.

After debate,

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

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

Senate Public Bills – Second Reading

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Kutcher, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the second reading of Bill S-276, An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month.

After debate,

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

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Orders No. 33, 34 and 35 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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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Boehm, seconded by the Honourable Senator Galvez, for the second reading of Bill C-248, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act (Ojibway National Urban Park of Canada).

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Martin moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Seidman, 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.

Private Bills – Second Reading

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

Reports of Committees – Other

Orders No. 31, 33, 40, 48, 51, 53 and 54 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Motions

Orders No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 19, 30 and 68 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Bellemare, seconded by the Honourable Senator Harder, P.C.:

That a Special Senate Committee on Human Capital and the Labour Market be appointed until the end of the current session, to which may be referred matters relating to human capital, labour markets, and employment generally;

That the committee be composed of nine members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, and that four members constitute a quorum; and

That the committee be empowered to inquire into and report on such matters as may be referred to it by the Senate; to send for persons, papers and records; to hear witnesses and to publish such papers and evidence from day to day as may be ordered by the committee.

Ordered: That further debate on the motion be adjourned until the next sitting, in the name of the Honourable Senator Martin.

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Orders No. 82, 96, 107, 113, 131 and 147 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

Inquiries

Orders No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Boniface, calling the attention of the Senate to intimate partner violence, especially in rural areas across Canada, in response to the coroner’s inquest conducted in Renfrew County, Ontario.

The Honourable Senator Clement moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Omidvar, 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 and 12 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

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Resuming debate on the inquiry of the Honourable Senator Klyne, calling the attention of the Senate to the ongoing business and economic contributions made by Indigenous businesses to Canada’s economy.

After debate,

The Honourable Senator Clement moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Omidvar, 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. 14 and 16 were called and postponed until the next sitting.

ADJOURNMENT

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

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

(Accordingly, at 5:33 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 for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2243.

Report on the activities of the Courts Administration Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Courts Administration Service Act, S.C. 2002, c. 8, sbs. 12(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2244.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Courts Administration Service for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2245.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2246.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Justice for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2247.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Human Rights Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2248.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Law Commission of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2249.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Office of the information Commissioner for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2250.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2251.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the National Farm Products Council for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2252.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Canadian Grain Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2253.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 12(1).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2254.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for Invest in Canada Hub for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2255.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Public Service Commission for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2256.

Service Fees Report of the Department of Natural Resources for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2257.

Service Fees Report of the Canada Energy Regulator for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2258.

Service Fees Report of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for 2022 to 2023, pursuant to the Service Fees Act, S.C. 2017, c. 20, s. 20.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2259.

Report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Poverty Reduction Act, S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 315 “12”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2260.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario for 2023 to 2027, pursuant to the Federal Sustainable Development Act, S.C. 2008, c. 33, sbs. 11(2).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2261.

Actuarial Report on the Benefit Plan financed through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Dependants) Pension Fund for the period of April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2022, pursuant to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. R-10, sbs. 56(3).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2262.

Report on the activities of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency for the year ended December 31, 2022, pursuant to the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Act, S.C. 2019, c. 13, s.2 “38(2)”.—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2263.

Summary of the Corporate Plan and Budgets for 2023-24 to 2027-28 of the Canadian Dairy Commission, pursuant to the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. F-11, sbs. 125(4).—Sessional Paper No. 1/44-2264.

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources

The Honourable Senator Batters replaced the Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C. (October 30, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Honourable Senator Lankin, P.C., replaced the Honourable Senator Coyle (October 31, 2023).

The Honourable Senator MacAdam replaced the Honourable Senator Woo (October 31, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Patterson (Ontario) replaced the Honourable Senator Greene (October 31, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Hartling replaced the Honourable Senator Boniface (October 27, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights

The Honourable Senator Pate replaced the Honourable Senator Hartling (October 30, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples

The Honourable Senator Busson replaced the Honourable Senator Greenwood (October 31, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs

The Honourable Senator Patterson (Ontario) replaced the Honourable Senator Richards (October 31, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) replaced the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne (October 30, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Kutcher replaced the Honourable Senator Pate (October 30, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Pate replaced the Honourable Senator Kutcher (October 30, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne replaced the Honourable Senator Deacon (Ontario) (October 30, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages

The Honourable Senator Mégie replaced the Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne (October 31, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne replaced the Honourable Senator Mégie (October 30, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Carignan, P.C., replaced the Honourable Senator Mockler (October 27, 2023).

Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament

The Honourable Senator Yussuff replaced the Honourable Senator Woo (October 30, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology

The Honourable Senator Cardozo replaced the Honourable Senator Bernard (October 31, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Quinn replaced the Honourable Senator Verner, P.C. (October 30, 2023).

Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications

The Honourable Senator Richards replaced the Honourable Senator Osler (October 31, 2023).

The Honourable Senator Osler replaced the Honourable Senator Richards (October 30, 2023).