The change to Bill C-5 would make the meeting start earlier, last longer, and require certain ministers and the Prime Minister to speak for at least an hour each.
What They Voted On
That the motion be amended: (a) in paragraph (b)(ii), by replacing the words “at 3:30 p.m.” with the words “at 10 a.m.”; (b) in subparagraph (b)(ii)(B), by replacing the words “until 5:30 p.m.” with the words “until 11:59 p.m.”; and (c) by adding the following after subparagraph (b)(ii)(C): “(D) the following people be ordered to appear as witnesses for a minimum of one hour each at one of the two committee meetings: (i) the Prime Minister, (ii) the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs and One Canadian Economy, (iii) the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, (iv) the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, (v) the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations;”.
What This Vote Is Really About
This vote is about how much time Members of Parliament will spend discussing a proposed law called Bill C-5. Bill C-5 is about trade and jobs between provinces in Canada. The government wants to limit debate time. Some Members of Parliament want to extend the debate and call specific government ministers, including the Prime Minister, to answer questions about the proposed law at a committee. This vote is to decide if they get that extra time and can call those ministers. If the vote passes, there will be more time to discuss Bill C-5. The Prime Minister and other ministers might have to answer questions about it. If the vote fails, there will be less time to discuss the proposed law, and those ministers won't be called to speak about it. Citizens should care because this affects how carefully the government looks at laws that could impact jobs and trade in Canada.
Related Bill
Canada Trade and Jobs Act
This new law wants to make it easier for people and goods to move between provinces. It should help create one big market across Canada. The goal is to boost the economy by reducing trade barriers.
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