Sitting 135 — June 12, 2026

The sitting was dominated by the government’s push to fast-track its legislative agenda before the summer recess, with the central political argument revolving around the economy. The government defended its record, citing job growth and a national food security strategy, while the Conservatives repeatedly argued that Canada is the only G20 country in a recession and that Liberal policies have created a cost-of-living crisis. The main bills debated were the budget implementation bill (Bill C-30), the bail and sentencing reform bill (Bill C-14), and a self-government agreement bill (Bill C-27).

The government moved a programming motion (Government Business No. 12) to limit debate on Bill C-30, the spring economic update implementation act. The motion imposed strict timelines for committee study, report stage, and third reading, limiting each recognized party to one 20-minute speaker at third reading. Liberals, including Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong), argued the bill would build a strong Canada by diversifying trade, creating jobs, and addressing affordability. Conservatives opposed the motion, with Todd Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George) arguing it curtailed Parliament’s ability to scrutinize a bill from a government that has led Canada into a recession. The Bloc Québécois raised concerns about provisions allowing cabinet to approve hazardous pesticides for economic reasons, which Gladu defended as evidence-based. The motion was debated but not voted on during the sitting.

The government moved a time allocation motion to limit debate on Senate amendments to Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. Justice Minister Sean Fraser argued the bill would strengthen bail rules for violent and repeat offenders, and that further delay would push implementation into the fall. Conservatives opposed the motion, with David Bexte (Bow River) calling it anti-democratic and arguing the government created the crime problem it now claims to fix. The Bloc Québécois and NDP questioned why time allocation was needed on a bill with apparent consensus. The motion was debated but not voted on. Later, the House debated the Senate amendments themselves. The government accepted some amendments, including a delayed implementation for youth justice provisions and a provision allowing judges discretion to permit a person with a prior indictable offence to act as a surety if it serves the interests of justice. The government rejected a Senate amendment that would have required judges to systematically ask accused persons about their membership in marginalized groups. Conservatives opposed the surety amendment, arguing it created a loophole. The Bloc Québécois supported the government’s position. The bill was then carried on division.

The House debated Bill C-27, the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Act, at second reading. Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty said the bill would recognize the inherent right of the Sahtu Dene and Métis of Norman Wells to self-government, allowing them to make laws, elect leaders, and deliver programs. Conservatives supported sending the bill to committee, with Jamie Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes) noting it builds on a 1993 land claim agreement and that the party supports self-government when it does not threaten private property rights. The bill was carried on division.