Sitting 24 — September 18, 2025
45-1 · 334 speeches · 70,081 words · most frequent word: “victims”
Business of Supply·Public Safety·The EconomyTopic cloud
Summary
A Conservative opposition day motion on violent crime and repeat offenders set the agenda for this sitting. Larry Brock moved the motion asserting that Liberal bail laws had allowed house arrest for serious offenders and released repeat criminals into communities. Conservative members cited harrowing case studies—including a sex offender released early who reoffended while on parole—to argue that the justice system was broken. Liberal members, including Kevin Lamoureux, questioned the motivation behind the motion and pointed to ongoing work on bail reform legislation. The Bloc Québécois participated actively, with Rhéal Éloi Fortin emphasizing that responsibility for criminal justice was shared across levels of government and calling for a balanced approach.
Question period began with Pierre Poilievre comparing Canada's economic performance unfavourably with Mexico's, noting that while Mexico deployed 10,000 new border personnel, Canada had yet to hire the promised 1,000 border officers. Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly and Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu defended the government's trade diversification efforts and relationship with the United States. The economy dominated exchanges, with Conservative members focusing on food inflation—beef up 33 per cent, coffee up 22 per cent—and the delayed budget. The government responded by pointing to the national school food program and the GST cut, while also noting that the PBO's deficit projections were being addressed through a generational budget to be tabled on November 4.
Public safety exchanges featured detailed arguments about bail reform and the forthcoming legislation. Conservative members such as Andrew Lawton cited specific cases of repeat offenders in communities like St. Thomas, while the government emphasized its commitment to strengthening the bail system. BC Ferries' procurement of ships from China drew continued attention, with Dan Albas and others pressing the government on why it had not intervened. Housing questions highlighted the contrast between the Prime Minister's promise of 500,000 homes per year and the 16 per cent decline in housing starts. The adjournment proceedings addressed food prices, housing affordability, and the impact of Liberal spending on inflation.
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Topics
- Routine Proceedings
- Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)1 speech
- Keeping Children Safe Act1 speech
- Food and Drugs Act1 speech
- Criminal Code1 speech
- National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act1 speech
- National Strategy on Housing for Young Canadians Act1 speech
- Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act1 speech
- National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act1 speech
- Petitions8 speeches
- International Trade1 speech
- Questions on the Order Paper2 speeches
- Government Orders
- Business of Supply197 speeches
- Privilege1 speech
- Statements By Members
- Northern and Arctic Affairs1 speech
- Canada Summer Jobs Program1 speech
- Welland Canal1 speech
- Hon. Donald Oliver1 speech
- Edmonton Food Drive1 speech
- Michel Bissonnet1 speech
- Canada Revenue Agency1 speech
- Whistler's 50th Anniversary1 speech
- Housing1 speech
- Charles Page1 speech
- Mossom Creek Hatchery1 speech
- Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada1 speech
- Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS7521 speech
- Finance1 speech
- Back to School in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun1 speech
- Food Prices in the North1 speech
- Women's Softball Championship1 speech
- Oral Questions
- The Economy18 speeches
- International Trade4 speeches
- Justice6 speeches
- Public Safety22 speeches
- Climate Change4 speeches
- Canada-U.S. Relations4 speeches
- Canada Revenue Agency6 speeches
- Finance4 speeches
- Employment8 speeches
- Marine Transportation6 speeches
- Labour2 speeches
- Northern Affairs2 speeches
- Business of the House2 speeches
- Adjournment Proceedings
- Finance8 speeches
- Housing4 speeches
Bills debated
- C-5One Canadian Economy Act19 mentions
- C-2Strong Borders Act15 mentions
- C-225An Act to amend the Criminal Code3 mentions
- C-228An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament)2 mentions
- C-222Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)1 mention
- C-223Keeping Children Safe Act1 mention
- C-224An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)1 mention
- C-226National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act1 mention
- C-227National Strategy on Housing for Young Canadians Act1 mention
- C-229National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act1 mention
- C-3An Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2025)1 mention
- C-8An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts1 mention
Top speakers
| Member | Party | Speeches | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lamoureux | Liberal | 27 | 5,167 |
| Pierre Poilievre | Conservative | 12 | 4,158 |
| Ruby Sahota | Liberal | 10 | 3,453 |
| Rhéal Éloi Fortin | Bloc | 8 | 3,304 |
| Kody Blois | Liberal | 7 | 2,609 |
| Alexis Deschênes | Bloc | 10 | 2,336 |
| Jennifer McKelvie | Liberal | 6 | 2,222 |
| Andrew Lawton | Conservative | 7 | 2,005 |
| Warren Steinley | Conservative | 4 | 1,985 |
| Rhonda Kirkland | Conservative | 4 | 1,758 |