Sitting 131 — June 8, 2026

The sitting was dominated by fiscal debate, with the main estimates for 2026-27 and supplementary estimates (A) consuming 164 speeches. The opposition used its supply day to move a sweeping motion condemning the government's fiscal management, citing Canada's status as the only G20 country in recession, Scotiabank and BMO downgrades, and what the Conservatives characterized as record deficit spending. The motion debate spanned 146 speeches across three segments, with Conservative finance critic Jasraj Hallan leading the charge and government House leader Mark Gerretsen countering that Conservative premiers across the country were partnering with the federal government on housing, health care, and infrastructure investments — undermining the opposition's narrative of fiscal crisis.

The main estimates debate focused particularly on the Department of National Defence's capital expenditures vote ($17.97 billion), with Conservative MP Mike Lake questioning procurement timelines and the government's ability to deliver on shipbuilding commitments. The government emphasized the global instability context — pointing to the Iran conflict and ongoing U.S. trade tensions — as justification for accelerated defence spending. The supplementary estimates and main estimates both passed on division, with the opposition recording their dissent.

Question period saw the cost of living dominate again, with Conservatives citing the GoFundMe phenomenon and food bank usage statistics. The government countered with the morning's economic data showing job growth, and pointed to the $3.2-billion national food security strategy investment — the largest in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's history — as evidence of concrete action. The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources highlighted $5 billion in new international investment from allied countries in critical minerals and energy projects. The Bloc used their questions to challenge the government's environmental record, arguing the Prime Minister had abandoned climate commitments in favour of pipeline approvals and deregulation. Late-sitting votes on the estimates stretched into the evening, with members voting on concurrence in departmental spending through multiple recorded divisions.