Question Period Notes
About this information
In accordance with the Access to Information Act, the government proactively publishes the package of question period notes that were prepared by a government institution for the minister and that were in use on the last sitting day in June and December.
The question period notes may be partially or fully redacted in accordance with the legislation; for example, if the notes contain information related to national security or personal information. (Learn more about exemptions and exclusions.)
If you find a question period note of interest, you may make an access to information request in order to obtain it.
What is the government doing to ensure fair, inclusive and equitable workplaces?
Q1 – Why has the Canadian Grain Commission’s 2025-26 Main Estimates increased when compared to the 2024-25 Main Estimates? Q2 – What is in the Canadian Grain Commission’s 2025-26 Main Estimates? Q3 – What is the status of the Canadian Grain Commission’s accumulated surplus?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is committed to providing quality client service.
Q1 – Why are there differences between Canada and the United States in the measures to mitigate bovine spongiform encephalopathy risk? Q2 – What has been done to harmonize the Canadian feed ban with the feed ban in the United States?
Q3 – How does the future detection of cases of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Canada affect the risk status designation? Q4 – How does Canada’s negligible risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy affect trade?
Canada’s response to the crisis in Sudan includes in-Canada measures, priority processing of existing refugee resettlement and family class applications, and a mix of special measures to facilitate the reunification of those affected by the conflict with family members in Canada and new resettlement commitments.
Update on how IRCC supports settlement services for immigrants.
Q1 – How does the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) apply to the agriculture and agri-food sector? Q2 – How is Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) helping reduce interprovincial trade barriers in Canada? Q3 – What international trade obligations impact interprovincial trade in Canada’s agricultural sector?
Q1 – How is the Government addressing the significant financial challenges facing Canadian producers? Q2 – What action is the Government taking to support the diversification of exports? Q3 – How is the Government addressing labour challenges in the sector? Q4 – How is the Government supporting producers impacted by extreme weather situations, such as droughts and wildfires? Q5 – What is the Government doing to enhance the environmental performance and resilience of the agriculture sector? Q6 – What is the Government doing to protect and strengthen Canada’s supply chains? Q7 – How is the Government supporting preparation and prevention of disease outbreaks?
Q1 — What actions has the Government taken to reduce methane emissions from the agriculture sector? Q2 — What is the Government doing in response to nitrous oxide emissions from synthetic fertilizer application?
Q1 What is the government doing to prepare the sector for increased extreme weather in the future? Q2 – How is the government addressing climate change through business risk management?