Sitting 92 — March 9, 2026
45-1 · 497 speeches · 93,458 words · most frequent word: “iran”
Iran and the Middle East·Build Canada Homes Act·Government Business No. 6—Proceedings on Bill C-9Topic cloud
Summary
The sitting featured the first full take-note debate on the Iranian conflict and its impact on Canadians, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs opening by affirming that Canada was not consulted, did not participate, and would not participate in offensive strikes against Iran, while supporting efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The debate drew 170 speeches across party lines, with the Leader of the Opposition using his intervention to pivot to domestic concerns, arguing that the government should focus on what it can control: energy development, border security, and affordability at home. Conservatives challenged the coherence of the government's position, noting the Prime Minister had shifted his stance multiple times, while the Bloc Québécois pressed for clearer consular support for Canadians in the region.
Earlier in the day, the House considered Bill C-9 under Government Business No. 6, with the government moving a programming motion to expedite the bill past Conservative filibustering at committee. Question period covered the carbon tax, Cúram, the shrinking economy, rail expropriations for the high-speed train, energy exports, and public safety concerns arising from the synagogue shootings in Toronto. The Opposition pressed the government on the number of IRGC members on Canadian soil, with the Minister of Public Safety confirming over 170 investigations and approximately 28 active removal cases. Government orders included extended debate on Bill C-20, the Build Canada Homes Act, and a private member's bill on arms exports.
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Topics
- Private Members' Business
- Export and Import Permits Act7 speeches
- Government Orders
- Government Business No. 6—Proceedings on Bill C-972 speeches
- Certificates of Nomination1 speech
- Statements by Members
- 50th Anniversary of MOSAIC1 speech
- Dominion Cribbage Championships1 speech
- International Women's Day4 speeches
- Rick Sinnamon1 speech
- 150th Anniversary of Farnham1 speech
- Agriculture1 speech
- Jacques Michel1 speech
- Tibet1 speech
- Public Safety1 speech
- Stephen Wright1 speech
- Natural Resources1 speech
- The Economy1 speech
- Commonwealth Parliamentary Association1 speech
- Oral Questions
- Carbon Pricing12 speeches
- Public Services and Procurement6 speeches
- The Economy10 speeches
- Taxation6 speeches
- Rail Transportation4 speeches
- Oil and Gas Industry16 speeches
- Public Safety21 speeches
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship6 speeches
- National Defence3 speeches
- Emergency Management2 speeches
- Foreign Affairs2 speeches
- Routine Proceedings
- Canada Post Corporation Act1 speech
- Petitions18 speeches
- Questions on the Order Paper2 speeches
- Request for Emergency Debate1 speech
- Government Orders
- Build Canada Homes Act119 speeches
- Proceedings on Bill C-91 speech
- Iran and the Middle East170 speeches
Bills debated
- C-9Combatting Hate Act40 mentions
- C-20Build Canada Homes Act18 mentions
- C-233An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act6 mentions
- C-14Bail and Sentencing Reform Act2 mentions
- C-2Strong Borders Act2 mentions
- C-12Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act1 mention
- C-11Military Justice System Modernization Act1 mention
- C-257An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of terrorist activity or group)1 mention
- C-262An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act1 mention
- C-218An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)1 mention
- C-227National Strategy on Housing for Young Canadians Act1 mention
Top speakers
| Member | Party | Speeches | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lamoureux | Liberal | 29 | 5,076 |
| Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe | Bloc | 20 | 3,672 |
| Vincent Ho | Conservative | 10 | 3,482 |
| Melissa Lantsman | Conservative | 14 | 3,320 |
| Martin Champoux | Bloc | 11 | 2,717 |
| Sébastien Lemire | Bloc | 7 | 2,714 |
| Elizabeth May | Green | 18 | 2,302 |
| Jacob Mantle | Conservative | 10 | 2,264 |
| John-Paul Danko | Liberal | 10 | 2,235 |
| Andrew Lawton | Conservative | 8 | 2,222 |