The latest House transcript is from June 1st, when the word of the day was recession. These are the topics that were discussed.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Offender Rehabilitation Act Second reading of Bill C-240. The bill, Bill C-240, seeks to allow courts to mandate rehabilitative measures for offenders during incarceration, tying progress—including treatment and training—to parole eligibility. Proponents, including Conservative members, emphasize that the legislation aims to tackle addiction and address fentanyl trafficking while promoting recovery. The motion for second reading was adopted unanimously by the House and referred to committee. 7500 words, 1 hour.
Bill C-31—Time Allocation Motion Members debate a time allocation motion for Bill C-31. Conservative and Bloc MPs criticize the government for limiting debate on a massive omnibus bill, raising concerns about lack of transparency and broad defence procurement authority. Minister Miller defends the measure, arguing the budget is vital for economic investment and cultural funding, while accusing the opposition of obstructing necessary governance. 4700 words, 35 minutes.
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2—Speaker's Ruling The Speaker rules that Bill C-31 will be separated into three distinct votes at second reading, acknowledging that provisions regarding air travel complaints were not sufficiently detailed in the 2025 budget documents. 1000 words.
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 Second reading of Bill C-31. The bill implements provisions from the November 2025 budget. While Liberals defend it as necessary for [defence procurement] (/debates/2026/6/1/chris-bittle-3/), opposition parties heavily criticize the government for [shutting down debate] (/debates/2026/6/1/tamara-kronis-6/) on the massive legislative package. Conservatives highlight the severe impacts of [housing costs] (/debates/2026/6/1/garnett-genuis-1/), while the Bloc Québécois protests the [lack of consultation] (/debates/2026/6/1/marilene-gill-4/) on key industrial concerns. Additionally, the Green Party raises alarms regarding the bill's [weaker environmental standards] (/debates/2026/6/1/elizabeth-may-2/). 30400 words, 4 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
The Economy Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre requests an emergency debate following a recent Statistics Canada report, arguing that Canada’s economic contraction and high cost of living constitute a national emergency requiring immediate government attention and action. 1000 words.
Remarks by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Gérard Deltell raises a question of privilege, accusing the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry of deliberately misleading the House by denying that Canada is in a recession despite recent GDP contraction data. 1000 words.