The latest House transcript is from Thursday, October 29th, when the word of the day was online. The House sits again on Monday. These are the topics that were discussed.
This summary is computer-generated. Usually it’s accurate, but every now and then it’ll contain inaccuracies or total fabrications.
Alleged Premature Disclosure of Bill C-40—Speaker's Ruling Members consider the opposition’s allegation that Bill C-40 was disclosed to journalists before introduction; the Speaker finds insufficient evidence of a leak and rules there is no prima facie question of privilege. 1100 words.
Safe Social Media Act Second reading of Bill C-34. The bill would require social media platforms and AI chatbot services to reduce online harms, protect children through safer design and age-related safeguards, remove certain harmful content quickly, and disclose safety plans. It would establish a commission to oversee compliance and impose penalties. Members broadly support improving online safety but raise questions about privacy, free expression, enforcement, regulatory powers and consultation with provinces and Quebec. The House refers the bill to committee for study. 45600 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Bill C-41—Proposal to Apply Standing Order 69.1 Kevin Lamoureux argues that Bill C-41 concerns only medical assistance in dying, not unrelated topics, and therefore is not an omnibus bill subject to separate votes under Standing Order 69.1. 400 words.
National Strategy for Soil Health Act Second reading of Bill S-230. The bill would require a national strategy to protect, conserve and improve soil health, including measures for research, information-sharing, consultation and parliamentary reporting. Supporters say it can coordinate expertise and strengthen food security and farm resilience; critics raise concerns about federal jurisdiction and argue that cuts to agricultural research undermine the bill’s goals. 8700 words, 1 hour.