Sitting 82 — February 9, 2026
45-1 · 254 speeches · 47,460 words · most frequent word: “commissioner”
Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act·Automotive Industry·EmploymentTopic cloud
Summary
The day's proceedings included debate on two government bills and continued focus on economic concerns. Question period saw exchanges on youth employment, with the Conservative deputy leader citing statistics showing that 52,000 private sector jobs had been lost in January and that 93 per cent of young Canadians were concerned about housing. Government members pointed to 134,000 jobs created over the past year and wage growth outpacing inflation. The auto sector again featured prominently, with the government defending its $2.3-billion EV rebate program against Conservative charges that it would subsidize American manufacturing during a trade war. The Cúram pension software crisis continued to generate opposition questions, with the Bloc pressing for answers about the 85,000 seniors affected by payment disruptions.
The House debated Bill C-10, the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act, which would create a new independent officer of Parliament to oversee the federal government's implementation of modern treaties with Indigenous nations. Conservative members expressed concerns about adding another layer of bureaucracy, arguing that the Auditor General could perform this function and that no modern treaties had been completed in the past decade. The Bloc Québécois, NDP, and government members supported the bill, noting it was co-developed with treaty partners. Earlier, the House debated Bill C-230, a private member's bill to require transparency when the Canada Revenue Agency forgives large tax debts. Members also paid tribute to former MP Kirsty Duncan, who had recently passed away. Canadian athletes competing at the Milano Cortina Olympics were celebrated, with Valérie Maltais having won Canada's first medal.
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Topics
- Private Members' Business
- Financial Administration Act12 speeches
- Government Orders
- Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act113 speeches
- Statements by Members
- Iran1 speech
- Human Rights Advocate1 speech
- Olympic Winter Games1 speech
- Olympic Medal Winner1 speech
- Housing Affordability1 speech
- Human Trafficking1 speech
- Canada's Agriculture Day1 speech
- Valérie Maltais1 speech
- Franco Nuovo2 speeches
- Local Author1 speech
- Public Safety1 speech
- The Cost of Food1 speech
- 60th Anniversary of the Canadian Ski Marathon1 speech
- Automotive Industry1 speech
- Sherbrooke's Innovation Ecosystem1 speech
- Oral Questions
- Youth4 speeches
- The Economy12 speeches
- Pensions12 speeches
- Automotive Industry14 speeches
- Transportation8 speeches
- International Trade8 speeches
- Employment14 speeches
- Health2 speeches
- Public Safety6 speeches
- Women and Gender Equality2 speeches
- Foreign Affairs2 speeches
- Indigenous Affairs5 speeches
- Routine Proceedings
- Committees of the House2 speeches
- Old Age Security Act1 speech
- Petitions11 speeches
- Questions on the Order Paper2 speeches
- Adjournment Proceedings
- The Budget4 speeches
- Natural Resources4 speeches
Bills debated
- C-10Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act30 mentions
- C-230An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (debt forgiveness registry)7 mentions
- C-2Strong Borders Act4 mentions
- C-12Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act3 mentions
- C-15Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 13 mentions
- C-5One Canadian Economy Act2 mentions
- C-218An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)2 mentions
- C-9Combatting Hate Act2 mentions
- C-8An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts1 mention
- C-228An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (prior review of treaties by Parliament)1 mention
- S-5Connected Care for Canadians Act1 mention
- C-11Military Justice System Modernization Act1 mention
- C-14Bail and Sentencing Reform Act1 mention
- C-261An Act to amend the Old Age Security Act (amount of full pension)1 mention
- C-233An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act1 mention
Top speakers
| Member | Party | Speeches | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Vis | Conservative | 9 | 2,522 |
| Jean-Denis Garon | Bloc | 8 | 2,290 |
| Dane Lloyd | Conservative | 4 | 2,077 |
| Brad Redekopp | Conservative | 6 | 2,049 |
| Michelle Rempel Garner | Conservative | 5 | 1,767 |
| Ron McKinnon | Liberal | 8 | 1,749 |
| Melissa Lantsman | Conservative | 7 | 1,724 |
| Philip Lawrence | Conservative | 6 | 1,628 |
| Tako Van Popta | Conservative | 5 | 1,625 |
| Mandy Gull-Masty | Liberal | 4 | 1,614 |