Sitting 118 — May 6, 2026

The House devoted substantial time to debate at report stage of Bill C-30, the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act. Conservative members criticized the bill as a credit-card budget that doubled the deficit, pointing to $37 billion in new spending and warning of inflationary pressure. Liberal members defended the legislation as a plan to build a stronger, more resilient economy, highlighting investments in skilled trades training ($6 billion for 100,000 Red Seal workers), the groceries and essentials benefit, and the Canada Strong sovereign wealth fund. The Bloc Québécois expressed disappointment that the update did not adequately address the U.S. tariff crisis impacting Quebec's manufacturing sector. NDP MP Gord Johns raised concerns about cuts to international student permits affecting skilled trades pipelines, while Green Party leader Elizabeth May questioned the environmental implications of certain omnibus provisions.

Question period featured sharp exchanges on the PrescribeIT e-prescribing program, with Conservatives demanding accountability for $300 million spent on a system with less than 5% uptake. Health Minister Marjorie Michel acknowledged the program's failure and confirmed its termination, while noting disciplinary action against its CEO. The government faced sustained questioning on the Cowichan property rights decision, immigration system integrity after reports of an IRGC-linked individual receiving entry, and Honda's reported cancellation of a planned EV plant in Alliston. On the trade front, Conservatives pressed for results on U.S. tariff negotiations, while the government pointed to new agreements with Indonesia and the UK and a $1.5-billion support package for manufacturers affected by tariffs.

In private members' business, Bill C-263, the Silver Alert National Framework Act sponsored by Raquel Dancho (CPC), received second reading debate with cross-party support. The bill, inspired by the disappearance of Earl Moberg, a Manitoba senior with dementia, would establish a national framework for alerting the public when vulnerable seniors go missing. Members from all parties offered emotional tributes and support. The adjournment proceedings focused on the PrescribeIT program, with Conservative MPs pressing for further investigation into the expenditure.