Journals of the Senate

The Members convened were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoudreauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleDalphondDeacon (Nova Scotia)DeanDhillonForestFrancisFridhandlerGalvezGerbaGignacGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenProsperPupatelloRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWallinWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonWooYouanceYussuff

The Members in attendance to business were:

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAtaullahjanAucoinAudetteBattersBlackBoehmBoudreauBureyBussonCardozoCarignanClementCormierCoyleDalphondDeacon (Nova Scotia)DeanDhillonForestFrancisFridhandler*GagnéGalvezGerbaGignacGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHenkelHousakosInceKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcCallumMcNairMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieMoreauMuggliOslerOudarPatePattersonPetitclercPettenProsperPupatelloRavaliaRinguetteRobinsonRossSaint-GermainSeniorSimonsSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWallinWells (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

Tabling of Reports from Interparliamentary Delegations

The Honourable Senator MacDonald tabled the following:

Report of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Southern Legislative Annual Conference of the Council of State Governments South, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, from July 8 to 12, 2023.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-932.

Report of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit, Boise, Idaho, United States of America, from July 16 to 20, 2023.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-933.

Report of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Western Legislative Annual Conference of the Council of State Governments West, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, from November 12 to 15, 2023.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-934.

Report of the Canada–United States Inter-Parliamentary Group, Congressional Visit, Washington, D.C., United States of America, May 15 and 16, 2024.—Sessional Paper No. 1/45-935.

Question Period

The Senate proceeded to Question Period.

Orders of the Day

Government Business

Bills – Third Reading

Third reading of 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 Honourable Senator Varone moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dhillon, 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.

Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Wilson, seconded by the Honourable Senator Gerba, for the second reading of Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act.

After debate,

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

The bill was then read for the second time.

The Honourable Senator Wilson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Hay, that the bill be referred to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources.

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

Bills – Third Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dean, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the third reading of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, as amended.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Youance moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Surette:

That Bill C-12, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended in clause 73, on page 34, by adding the following after line 14:

“(1.01) Despite paragraphs (1)(b.1) and (b.2), a claim is not ineligible if the claimant

(a) was under 18 years of age on the day of their entry, and

(b) will become 18 years of age at any time before June 2, 2043.”.

After debate,

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

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldArnotAudetteBlackBoudreauClementCoyleGalvezGerbaGreenwoodHenkelInceMcCallumMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoodieOslerOudarPatePetitclercProsperRossSeniorSimonsWallinWells (Alberta)WooYouance—31

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

AtaullahjanAucoinBattersBoehmBureyBussonCardozoCarignanDalphondDeacon (Nova Scotia)DeanDhillonForestFrancisFridhandlerGignacHarderHayHousakosKingstonKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcNairMoreauMuggliPattersonPettenPupatelloRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonYussuff—47

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

HébertMoncionRobinson—3

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dean, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the third reading of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, as amended.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Simons moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Woo:

That Bill C-12, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended,

(a)in clause 66, on page 28, by replacing line 15 with the following:

“(b.1) subject to negative resolution of Parliament, the circumstances in which an officer may ter-”;

(b)in clause 69, on page 29, by replacing line 10 with the following:

“(b.01) subject to negative resolution of Parliament, the circumstances in which an officer may can-”;

(c)in clause 72,

(i)on page 30, by replacing lines 17 to 20 with the following:

“87.301 (1) If the Governor in Council believes it is in the public interest, the Governor in Council may, subject to negative resolution of Parliament, make an order specifying one or more of the following:”,

(ii)on page 31, by replacing lines 21 to 23 with the following:

“87.302 (1) If the Governor in Council believes it is in the public interest, the Governor in Council may, by order and subject to negative resolution of Parliament,”,

(iii)on page 32,

(A)by replacing lines 17 to 19 with the following:

“87.303 (1) If the Governor in Council believes it is in the public interest, the Governor in Council may, by order and subject to negative resolution of Parliament, amend or repeal any order made”,

(B)by replacing lines 21 to 24 with the following:

“(2) If the Governor in Council believes it is in the public interest, the Governor in Council may, by order and subject to negative resolution of Parliament, authorize the Minister to amend or repeal, by order, any order made under subsection 87.301(1) or”.

After debate,

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

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldAudetteBoudreauClementCoyleGalvezGerbaMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoodieOslerPatePetitclercProsperRossSeniorSimonsWallinWooYouance—23

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

AucoinBattersBoehmBureyBussonCardozoCarignanDeacon (Nova Scotia)DeanForestFrancisFridhandlerGignacGreenwoodHarderHayHébertHousakosKingstonKlyneKutcherLaBoucane-BensonLewisLoffredaMacAdamMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcNairMoreauMuggliOudarPattersonPettenPupatelloRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonYussuff—48

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

HenkelMoncionRobinson—3

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dean, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the third reading of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, as amended.

After debate,

In amendment, the Honourable Senator Mohamed moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Arnold:

That Bill C-12, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended on page 35 by adding the following after line 16:

“PART 8.1

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Sunset Provision and Review)

75.1 The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act is amended by replacing the Part 5 main heading with “Transitional Provisions, Consequential and Related Amendments, Coordinating Amendments, Repeals, Sunset Provisions and Coming into Force”.

75.2 The Act is amended by adding the following after section 274:

274.1 (1) The following provisions cease to have effect at the start of the sixth year after the day on which An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures receives royal assent unless, before the start of that year, the operation of those sections is extended by resolution — whose text is established under subsection (2) — passed by both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the rules set out in subsection (3):

(a) section 11.3;

(b) paragraph 14(2)(b.1);

(c) section 20.01;

(d) paragraph 26(1)(b.01);

(e) sections 87.3001 to 87.305;

(f) paragraphs 101(1)(b.1) and (b.2);

(g) subsections 101(1.1) and (1.2); and

(h) paragraphs 111.1(1)(b.1) and (b.2).

(2) The Governor in Council may, by order, establish the text of a resolution providing for the extension of the operation of the provisions identified in subsection (1) and specifying the period of the extension, which may not exceed five years from the first day on which the resolution has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.

(3) A motion for the adoption of the resolution may be debated in both Houses of Parliament but may not be amended. At the conclusion of the debate, the Speaker of the House of Parliament shall immediately put every question necessary to determine whether or not the motion is concurred in.

(4) The operation of the provisions identified in subsection (1) may be further extended in accordance with this section, in which case the reference to “ at the start of the sixth year after the day on which the An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures receives royal assent unless, before the start of that year” in subsection (1) is to be read as a reference to “on the expiry of the most recent extension under this section unless, before that extension expires”.”.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE’S STATEMENT

Honourable senators,

I would like to briefly clarify a procedural point arising from recent proceedings.

I wish to note for the record that, under our practices, a senator who moves an amendment is deemed to have spoken both to the amendment and to the main motion.

As stated at page 90 of Senate Procedure in Practice:

A senator who moves an amendment is considered to have spoken to it as well as to the main motion, but all other senators — whether they have spoken to the main motion or not — can speak to the motion in amendment.

Accordingly, once the amendment was moved, Senator Mohamed was considered to have exercised her right to speak. In those circumstances, questions would not ordinarily be permitted.

Should honourable senators wish to ask questions in such a situation, leave of the Senate would be required.

We will now proceed with debate on the amendment.

Government Business

Bills – Third Reading

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dean, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the third reading of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, as amended.

And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Mohamed, seconded by the Honourable Senator Arnold:

That Bill C-12, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended on page 35 by adding the following after line 16:

“PART 8.1

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Sunset Provision and Review)

75.1 The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act is amended by replacing the Part 5 main heading with “Transitional Provisions, Consequential and Related Amendments, Coordinating Amendments, Repeals, Sunset Provisions and Coming into Force”.

75.2 The Act is amended by adding the following after section 274:

274.1 (1) The following provisions cease to have effect at the start of the sixth year after the day on which An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures receives royal assent unless, before the start of that year, the operation of those sections is extended by resolution — whose text is established under subsection (2) — passed by both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the rules set out in subsection (3):

(a) section 11.3;

(b) paragraph 14(2)(b.1);

(c) section 20.01;

(d) paragraph 26(1)(b.01);

(e) sections 87.3001 to 87.305;

(f) paragraphs 101(1)(b.1) and (b.2);

(g) subsections 101(1.1) and (1.2); and

(h) paragraphs 111.1(1)(b.1) and (b.2).

(2) The Governor in Council may, by order, establish the text of a resolution providing for the extension of the operation of the provisions identified in subsection (1) and specifying the period of the extension, which may not exceed five years from the first day on which the resolution has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.

(3) A motion for the adoption of the resolution may be debated in both Houses of Parliament but may not be amended. At the conclusion of the debate, the Speaker of the House of Parliament shall immediately put every question necessary to determine whether or not the motion is concurred in.

(4) The operation of the provisions identified in subsection (1) may be further extended in accordance with this section, in which case the reference to “ at the start of the sixth year after the day on which the An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures receives royal assent unless, before the start of that year” in subsection (1) is to be read as a reference to “on the expiry of the most recent extension under this section unless, before that extension expires”.”.

Debate.

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Pursuant to rule 3-3(1), the Speaker pro tempore left the Chair to resume the same at 8 p.m.

The sitting resumed.

Bills – Third Reading

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dean, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the third reading of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, as amended.

And on the motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator Mohamed, seconded by the Honourable Senator Arnold:

That Bill C-12, as amended, be not now read a third time, but that it be further amended on page 35 by adding the following after line 16:

“PART 8.1

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Sunset Provision and Review)

75.1 The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act is amended by replacing the Part 5 main heading with “Transitional Provisions, Consequential and Related Amendments, Coordinating Amendments, Repeals, Sunset Provisions and Coming into Force”.

75.2 The Act is amended by adding the following after section 274:

274.1 (1) The following provisions cease to have effect at the start of the sixth year after the day on which An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures receives royal assent unless, before the start of that year, the operation of those sections is extended by resolution — whose text is established under subsection (2) — passed by both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the rules set out in subsection (3):

(a) section 11.3;

(b) paragraph 14(2)(b.1);

(c) section 20.01;

(d) paragraph 26(1)(b.01);

(e) sections 87.3001 to 87.305;

(f) paragraphs 101(1)(b.1) and (b.2);

(g) subsections 101(1.1) and (1.2); and

(h) paragraphs 111.1(1)(b.1) and (b.2).

(2) The Governor in Council may, by order, establish the text of a resolution providing for the extension of the operation of the provisions identified in subsection (1) and specifying the period of the extension, which may not exceed five years from the first day on which the resolution has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.

(3) A motion for the adoption of the resolution may be debated in both Houses of Parliament but may not be amended. At the conclusion of the debate, the Speaker of the House of Parliament shall immediately put every question necessary to determine whether or not the motion is concurred in.

(4) The operation of the provisions identified in subsection (1) may be further extended in accordance with this section, in which case the reference to “ at the start of the sixth year after the day on which the An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures receives royal assent unless, before the start of that year” in subsection (1) is to be read as a reference to “on the expiry of the most recent extension under this section unless, before that extension expires”.”.

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

YEAS

The Honourable Senators

AdlerAl ZaibakArnoldBoudreauClementCoyleDeacon (Nova Scotia)GalvezHébertKingstonMcCallumMcPhedranMiville-DechêneMohamedMoncionMoodieOslerPatePetitclercRossSeniorSimonsWallinWooYouance—25

NAYS

The Honourable Senators

AucoinBattersBureyBussonCardozoCarignanDeanFrancisFridhandlerGignacGreenwoodHarderHayHousakosKlyneLaBoucane-BensonLoffredaMacDonaldManningMarshallMartinMcNairMoreauMuggliOudarPattersonPettenPupatelloRavaliaRinguetteSaint-GermainSmithSorensenSuretteTannasVaroneWells (Alberta)Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador)WhiteWilsonYussuff—41

ABSTENTIONS

The Honourable Senators

BlackForestGerbaHenkelLewisRobinson—6

The Senate resumed debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dean, seconded by the Honourable Senator Boehm, for the third reading of Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada's borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures, as amended.

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

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

MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

A message was brought from the House of Commons with Bill C-18, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Canada and Indonesia, to which it desires the concurrence of the Senate.

The bill was read the first time.

The Honourable Senator Moreau, P.C., moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson, 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

Bills – Second Reading

Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Dalphond, seconded by the Honourable Senator Forest, for the second 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).

After debate,

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

With leave of the Senate,

The Honourable Senator LaBoucane-Benson moved, seconded by the Honourable Senator Moreau, P.C.:

That the Senate do now adjourn.

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

(Accordingly, at 9:01 p.m., the Senate was continued until tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.)

Changes in Membership of Committees Pursuant to Rule 12-5

Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry

The Honourable Senator Greenwood replaced the Honourable Senator McBean (March 11, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade

The Honourable Senator Youance replaced the Honourable Senator Woo (March 11, 2026).

Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages

The Honourable Senator Miville-Dechêne replaced the Honourable Senator Gerba (March 11, 2026).