Sitting 108 — April 22, 2026
45-1 · 205 speeches · 37,880 words · most frequent word: “treaty”
Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act·The Economy·Living Donor Recognition Medal ActTopic cloud
Summary
The House devoted its main legislative attention to Bill C-21, the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty introduced second reading, describing the legislation as the culmination of decades of advocacy by the Manitoba Métis Federation and a historic correction of the 150-year failure to honour promises made to Louis Riel's provisional government. The bill received cross-party support, with Conservative MP Billy Morin expressing the party's belief in indigenous self-determination while raising questions about the duty to consult other indigenous groups with overlapping claims. NDP MP Leah Gazan questioned whether the legislation added meaningful recognition beyond what section 35 of the Constitution already provides. The sitting also featured third-reading debate on Bill C-234, the Living Donor Recognition Medal Act, which garnered unanimous praise across all parties for its recognition of organ donors.
Question Period saw the Conservatives continue their offensive on affordability, with Andrew Scheer leading off by noting Canada's standing as the only shrinking economy in the G7. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu highlighted government programs including the Canada Summer Jobs program, the school food program, and the groceries and essentials benefit. Immigration and public safety featured prominently, with Conservatives raising concerns about the Auditor General's findings on security screening failures and the practice of judges granting lenient sentences to non-citizens to avoid deportation. Minister of Justice Sean Fraser defended the government's criminal justice reform bills, including Bill C-14 on bail reform and Bill C-16 on gender-based violence. On trade, the government announced a new advisory council on Canada-U.S. economic relations, while facing criticism that no formal negotiations had taken place since October.
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Topics
- Statements by Members
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Patriotes1 speech
- Red Bridge1 speech
- Earth Day2 speeches
- Arctic Gateway1 speech
- First Build Canada Homes Project in Quebec1 speech
- Kerry McManus1 speech
- Student Grants in Ontario1 speech
- Tragedy at Lapu-Lapu Day Festival1 speech
- Anniversary Wishes1 speech
- The Economy1 speech
- Howard E. Grant1 speech
- International Trade1 speech
- Freedom Day in Portugal1 speech
- Fuel Taxes1 speech
- Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada1 speech
- Oral Questions
- The Economy38 speeches
- Climate Change6 speeches
- International Trade10 speeches
- Science and Innovation2 speeches
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship14 speeches
- Public Safety12 speeches
- The Environment2 speeches
- National Defence2 speeches
- Private Members' Business
- Use of Federal Lands for Veterans1 speech
- Routine Proceedings
- Government Response to Petitions1 speech
- Interparliamentary Delegations1 speech
- Committees of the House1 speech
- National Strategy for Soil Health Act1 speech
- Petitions4 speeches
- Questions Passed as Orders for Return4 speeches
- Motions for Papers2 speeches
- Government Orders
- Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act60 speeches
- Private Members' Business
- Living Donor Recognition Medal Act16 speeches
- Adjournment Proceedings
- Mental Health and Addictions4 speeches
- The Economy4 speeches
- Housing4 speeches
Bills debated
- C-21Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty Act11 mentions
- C-234Living Donor Recognition Medal Act6 mentions
- S-2An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements)3 mentions
- C-16Protecting Victims Act2 mentions
- C-22Lawful Access Act, 20262 mentions
- S-211National Framework on Sports Betting Advertising Act2 mentions
- C-226National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act2 mentions
- C-14Bail and Sentencing Reform Act1 mention
- C-2Strong Borders Act1 mention
- C-238An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders)1 mention
- C-222Relieving Grieving Parents of an Administrative Burden Act (Evan's Law)1 mention
- S-230National Strategy for Soil Health Act1 mention
- C-9Combatting Hate Act1 mention
- C-33Appropriation Act No. 3, 2026-271 mention
- C-5One Canadian Economy Act1 mention
Top speakers
| Member | Party | Speeches | Words |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Morin | Conservative | 10 | 3,761 |
| Gabriel Ste-Marie | Bloc | 7 | 3,750 |
| Rebecca Alty | Liberal | 9 | 2,483 |
| Kevin Lamoureux | Liberal | 15 | 2,201 |
| David McKenzie | Conservative | 5 | 2,165 |
| Kristina Tesser Derksen | Liberal | 1 | 1,844 |
| Ziad Aboultaif | Conservative | 6 | 1,528 |
| Leah Gazan | NDP | 6 | 1,425 |
| Eric St-Pierre | Liberal | 2 | 1,313 |
| Annie Koutrakis | Liberal | 4 | 1,060 |