Sitting 123 — May 27, 2026

The sitting began with a notable moment as the House welcomed Canada's Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the Milano Cortina 2026 Games, who were recognized with a standing ovation and the singing of the national anthem. The Speaker addressed the athletes directly, expressing national pride in their accomplishments. In legislative business, a private member's bill to amend the Criminal Code regarding assault against health care workers and first responders passed with enthusiastic cross-party support.

Question period was dominated by economic and fiscal exchanges, with Conservatives pressing the government on the Prime Minister's travel expenses, rising food and fuel costs, and the broader affordability crisis. The government highlighted the morning's announcement of a partnership with Saab and Bombardier for GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, LNG export agreements with Europe, and the small craft harbours investment program. The Bloc Québécois leader challenged the government on its environmental record, noting that the member for Laurier-Sainte-Marie was leaving the Liberal caucus over climate policy disagreements, while the environment minister defended the government's record and pointed to the Bloc leader's past support for oil drilling on Anticosti Island. Questions also covered the Clarity Act, with the government maintaining that the law was clear and that a simple majority of 50% plus one did not automatically suffice for secession.

The most significant moment of the day came during debate on Bill C-31 when the member for Laurier-Sainte-Marie, the former environment minister, delivered his farewell address to the House, explaining his decision to leave politics due to the government's shift toward fossil fuel development. Members from all parties rose to pay tribute, acknowledging his decades of environmental advocacy. The House continued with debate on the budget implementation bill, with Conservatives criticizing its scope and spending levels while the government defended investments in defence and infrastructure. In private members' business, Bill C-247, an NDP bill to repeal section 107 of the Canada Labour Code (the anti-scab provision's override mechanism), was debated at second reading. Adjournment proceedings covered youth unemployment, west coast fisheries, and the PrescribeIT health IT program.