Sitting 121 — May 25, 2026

The government moved time allocation on Bill C-30, the spring economic update implementation act, triggering debate on the use of closure for the second time in the same week. Conservatives vigorously objected, arguing the bill had received only minimal debate and that the government was using its new majority to stifle parliamentary scrutiny. The finance minister defended the motion by pointing to affordability measures in the bill, including tax cuts, the groceries and essentials benefit, and skilled trades investments. The Bloc Québécois and Green Party also criticized the government's approach, with the Green leader noting concerns from the Canadian Cancer Society about certain provisions.

Question period featured sharp exchanges on multiple fronts. The Leader of the Opposition challenged the government on gas prices, comparing current levels unfavorably with the Harper era, and on the Cowichan indigenous land rights ruling, arguing the government had instructed its lawyers not to defend private property rights. The government maintained it had suspended fuel taxes and was appealing the Cowichan decision. The Bloc Québécois pressed the government on its climate record, pipeline approvals, and the Clarity Act's application to referendums, while the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Justice Minister defended the government's positions. Immigration questions focused on the minister's upcoming committee of the whole appearance, with Conservatives accusing her of avoiding accountability.

A significant question of privilege was raised by the Bloc Québécois concerning the alleged premature disclosure of Bill C-31's contents to third parties, with the parliamentary secretary reserving the government's right to respond. The Speaker also delivered a ruling on a prior privilege question regarding ministerial compliance with an order in council. The House proceeded to debate Bill C-30 at second reading, covering trade diversification, infrastructure investments, housing through Build Canada Homes, and the government's broader economic strategy. In private members' business, Bill S-233, which would make assault against health care workers and first responders an aggravating factor in sentencing, was debated and passed. Adjournment proceedings covered the economy, the spaceport controversy in Nova Scotia, and housing affordability.