By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED 2:45pmET
In the House
The government has moved a time allocation motion for second-reading debate on the budget implementation bill, including Conservative amendments accusing the government of failing to "address inflation, provide tax relief for Canadians and take immediate action to increase housing supply and tax evasion."
MPs also debated a Bloc Québécois private member's bill to 1) subject federally regulated businesses in Quebec to the province's Charter of the French Language, and 2) require permanent residents in Quebec to have an "adequate knowledge" of French to obtain Canadian citizenship.
Watch today's question period:
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not in the chamber; he visited Rzeszów, Poland after yesterday's unannounced journey to Ukraine that included a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a flag raising to mark the re-opening of Canada's embassy.
In Committee
Defence Minister Anita Anand and Gen. Wayne Eyre (Chief of the Defence Staff) go before the Special Committee on Afghanistan. 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
Also:
The finance committee continues testimony on the budget implementation bill (C-19). 11am ET / 8am PT
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra appears at the official languages committee to discuss Canadian National Railway Ltd., recently under fire in Quebec over the lack of francophones and native French speakers among senior executives and board members. 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT
Dr. Katherine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association, is among the witness discussing Canada's health workforce with MPs on the health committee. 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser faces questions at the Senate official languages committee. 5pm ET / 2pm PT
Physicians and health experts testify at the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying. 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
Today in Politics Podcast: Mark Sutcliffe and Peter Van Dusen
The prime minister announces more aid for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv. The Canadian flag is raised at Canada’s embassy in Ukraine. And former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge calls out Pierre Poilievre for his comments against the central bank.
