The sitting was dominated by debate on Bill C-10, the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act, which would create an independent agent of Parliament to oversee federal implementation of modern treaties. The central political argument was between the government and opposition parties, who accused the Liberals of creating unnecessary bureaucracy to mask a decade of inaction, while the government and its supporters argued the bill was a long-overdue accountability mechanism co-developed with indigenous partners.
Bill C-10, introduced by Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty, would establish a commissioner for modern treaty implementation as an agent of Parliament to conduct reviews and performance audits of federal activities related to modern treaties, reporting findings to Parliament. The Liberals, Bloc Québécois, NDP and Green Party supported the bill, arguing it was a necessary step for accountability and reconciliation, co-developed with over 130 modern treaty partners who have called for it for over 20 years. The Conservatives opposed the bill, arguing it would duplicate the work of the Auditor General, add costly bureaucracy without enforcement powers, and distract from the government's failure to negotiate any new modern treaties in a decade. Conservative members repeatedly noted that the Harper government signed five modern treaties in six years, while the Liberals have signed none. The NDP and Bloc Québécois raised concerns about the commissioner's lack of enforcement powers, with the Bloc suggesting amendments to give the position more teeth. The government indicated it hoped to pass the bill quickly, possibly by unanimous consent.
Oral Questions focused overwhelmingly on the Prime Minister's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, with the Conservatives repeatedly accusing the Prime Minister of breaking his promise to secure a trade deal by July 21 and of conceding a trillion dollars in Canadian investment to the U.S. without getting anything in return. The government responded by defending the Prime Minister's efforts, arguing he was standing up for Canadian workers and that negotiations were complex, while accusing the Conservatives of rooting against Canada. Other recurring themes included the loss of 86,000 jobs since the Prime Minister took office, the doubling of softwood lumber tariffs, and the failure to negotiate new modern treaties. The government's answers consistently emphasized the Prime Minister's commitment to building Canada's economy and protecting workers.
During Routine Proceedings, a series of petitions were presented on medical assistance in dying, forestry, natural resources, electoral reform, guaranteed basic income, and human rights in Eritrea and for the Hazara people. Questions on the Order Paper were allowed to stand. Statements by Members covered a range of local and commemorative topics, including the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, a school fire in Prévost, and the softwood lumber mill closure in Grand Forks. No procedural motions or votes were recorded.