Sitting 127 — June 2, 2026

The sitting was anchored by a Conservative opposition day motion declaring that the Liberal government had given Canada the only recessionary economy in the G7 alongside the worst household debt, housing costs, and second-highest unemployment in that group. The ensuing debate occupied much of the day, with Conservatives presenting detailed critiques of government fiscal management while Liberal members argued that the motion represented political theatre during a global trade war. The Bloc Québécois questioned why the Conservative motion omitted measures important to Quebec, such as supply management protections and forestry supports.

Question period saw the Leader of the Opposition press ministers on the recession claim, with the Industry Minister, Transport Minister, and other cabinet members responding by pointing to job creation figures, major investments including the Darlington nuclear project and LNG agreements, and foreign direct investment levels. The Bloc Québécois raised concerns about the forestry sector, particularly the Saint-Michel sawmill facing bankruptcy, and pressed the government on climate policy backtracking, with the environment minister defending methane regulation tightening and the electricity strategy. Questions also covered the Cowichan indigenous land rights decision and its implications for private property, as well as anti-Semitism and the government's proposed advisory council.

In private members' business, the House completed third reading of Bill S-227, an act respecting Arab heritage month, with MPs from all parties rising to recognize the contributions of Arab Canadians. Earlier, the Speaker delivered a ruling on a question of privilege concerning the alleged premature disclosure of budget bill elements. The adjournment proceedings covered foreign affairs in the Middle East and the Canadian dental care plan, with the NDP pressing the government to address gaps in coverage and concerns from seniors about eligibility.