House of Commons Voting Analysis — Foreign Affairs — Mar 23–26, 2026
1 bill voted on Mar 23–26, 2026. Most contested: Opposition Motion (Tariff-free auto pact).
House of Commons sitting block Mar 23–26, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bill
17.6% avg margin
1 close call (<20%)
1 bill went to a roll-call in this sitting block.
Most contested: Opposition Motion (Tariff-free auto pact) (Failed, 17.6% margin).
During the March 23–26, 2026 sitting block, the House of Commons addressed foreign affairs policy with a focus on trade agreements, specifically considering an Opposition motion to establish a tariff-free auto pact. The proposal, which sought to facilitate cross-border automotive trade, was defeated, reflecting the government's reluctance to alter existing tariff structures. The debate highlighted tensions between federal priorities and regional interests, particularly those of provinces with significant auto manufacturing sectors such as Ontario. The outcome underscores ongoing divisions regarding Canada's approach to international economic partnerships and sector-specific trade arrangements.
Opposition Motion (Tariff-free auto pact)
DIV-87 was an opposition motion calling for a tariff-free auto pact, aiming to eliminate tariffs on automobiles traded between Canada and its key partners. The proposal reflected ongoing concerns about the competitiveness of Canada’s auto sector, particularly in Ontario, amid shifting global trade dynamics and recent U.S. protectionist measures. The motion’s defeat signals limited parliamentary support for renegotiating auto trade arrangements outside existing frameworks like USMCA.
DIV-87
No 3rd reading yet
Latest vote: Y 136 · N 194 · P 8
Latest gap 58 votes (17.6%)
Party split
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(Np) = MPs formally paired — sit out the tally
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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