Sitting 111 — April 27, 2026

The sitting was dominated by Government Motion No. 9, a Liberal proposal to adjust the composition of House committees to reflect the government's newly acquired majority status following several floor crossings. The government moved closure on debate of the motion, drawing sharp condemnation from opposition parties. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis called it an "unprecedented" and "undemocratic" power grab, arguing Canadians had elected a minority Parliament. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon countered that it was a matter of Westminster tradition for a majority in the chamber to be reflected in its committees. The Bloc Québécois acknowledged the principle but objected to how the majority had been obtained through floor crossings. Green Party leader Elizabeth May noted that only one in three Canadians trusted democratic institutions and warned this motion would further erode that trust.

Question period was dominated by exchanges on the upcoming spring economic update. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre challenged the government on the proposed sovereign wealth fund, calling it a "credit card budget" with "no wealth" after reports indicated the Liberals would double the deficit. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne confirmed the forthcoming Canada Strong fund and pointed to IMF data showing Canada with the second-fastest growth and strongest fiscal position in the G7. The Bloc Québécois pressed on the tariff situation, noting the closure of South Shore Furniture in Sainte-Croix with 126 job losses. Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly said she had been in contact with affected businesses. Other topics included seniors' retirement concerns, the Sunrise pipeline expansion approval, and the PrescribeIT program's $300-million cost overrun.

Legislative business included third reading of Bill C-225 (Bailey's Law), which would amend the Criminal Code regarding intimate partner violence. The bill, sponsored by Frank Caputo (CPC), passed with all-party support. MPs shared emotional tributes, with CPC MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman speaking as a mother of two young women about the importance of protecting victims of coercive control. Routine proceedings featured petitions on the Ojibway National Urban Park, Pacific salmon, agricultural research station closures, and medical assistance in dying. The adjournment proceedings were not held due to the extended debate on Government Business No. 9.