House of Commons Voting Analysis — Foreign Affairs — Mar 9–13, 2026
1 bill voted on Mar 9–13, 2026. Most contested: Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act.
House of Commons sitting block Mar 9–13, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bill
86.1% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bill went to a roll-call in this sitting block.
Most contested: Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act (Failed, 86.1% margin).
LIB saw the most party-line defections (15).
During the March 9–13, 2026 sitting block, the House of Commons addressed foreign affairs policy with a focus on trade regulation, specifically through Bill C-233, which proposed amendments to the Export and Import Permits Act. The bill, which was defeated by a wide margin, reflected ongoing debates over Canada’s approach to export controls and the federal government’s role in overseeing international trade. The discussion highlighted the responsibilities of the Minister of Foreign Affairs in managing Canada’s export regime and underscored the House’s reluctance to alter existing frameworks governing permits for goods and technology crossing Canadian borders. No significant provincial or international institutional disputes were raised during this voting session.
Bill C-233, An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act
Bill C-233 proposed amendments to the Export and Import Permits Act, which governs the regulation of goods and technology leaving or entering Canada. The bill sought to introduce new controls or restrictions, likely in response to concerns about national security, human rights, or international obligations related to exports and imports. The legislation’s defeat at second reading reflects ongoing debates in Parliament over the balance between trade facilitation and regulatory oversight in Canada’s foreign affairs and trade policy.
C-233
No 3rd reading yet
Latest vote: Y 22 · N 295 · P 6
Latest gap 273 votes (86.1%)
Party split
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(Np) = MPs formally paired — sit out the tally
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- LIB 15: Aslam Rana (Y), Chi Nguyen (Y), Fares Al Soud (Y), Greg Fergus (Y), Gurbux Saini (Y), Iqra Khalid (Y), Kristina Tesser Derksen (Y), Lori Idlout (Y) …
