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I think we are entering into debate. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands.
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That is debate. The hon. member for Kingston and the Islands.
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We have the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands answering the point of order.
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We are entering into the realm of debate. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
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We have a point of order from the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands.
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We will continue with questions and comments. The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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The hon. member is quite correct. It has been quite repetitive today with the mentioning of members' names. Please be mindful of that norm that we have in the House.
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The hon. member for Kelowna—Lake Country has 10 seconds.
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I have to resume debate. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister will have three minutes for his speech and will be able to complete it after oral questions.
Routine Proceedings
Pursuant to subsection 8(2) of the Auditor General Act, it is my duty to lay upon the table reports of the Auditor General of Canada. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), these reports are deemed permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. We will now move on to Statements by Members.
Statements by Members
The hon. member for Elgin—Middlesex—London.
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I have to ask the hon. member to use her headset, please.
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I am sorry, but interpretation cannot work without the headset. Interpretation will not be able to capture the sound. We will get back to the member. The hon. member for Calgary Centre.
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Resuming debate, the hon. Leader of the Opposition.
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I am sorry, but we will have to move on to other questions. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands is rising on a point of order.
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I would love to share those plans, but I think the question is for the leader of the opposition.
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I am sorry, I do not think we can get interpretation. Could the hon. member speak another sentence or two, please.
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It is not the House provided headset; therefore, I am really sorry, but we cannot proceed. The hon. member for Elgin—Middlesex—London.
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The hon. member for Elgin—Middlesex—London.
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We have time for one last question. The hon. member for Shefford.
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We have to resume debate. The hon. member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie.
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I am sorry, but I have to give the hon. member a chance to comment on the hon. member's comment. The hon. member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie.
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Unfortunately the hon. member will have to provide more information during questions and comments. We will go to the hon. member for Elgin—Middlesex—London.
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We have to go to other questions. The hon. member for Shefford.
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The hon. member for London—Fanshawe.
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The hon. member for Cumberland—Colchester.
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I am sorry to interrupt, but the hon. member has reached the end of her time. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence.
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We have to resume debate. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Yorkton—Melville.
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I am sorry, but we have to go to questions and comments. The hon. member for Malpeque.
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I have to give other members opportunities. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Saint-Jean.
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The member is quite right. I am sorry I did not notice that.
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A very brief question from the hon. member for Shefford.
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Resuming debate, the hon. member for Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke will have five minutes to begin his speech and to resume the next time the bill comes to the floor.
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Is that agreed?
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The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan is rising on a point of order.
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We will ask the minister to resume, because the interpreters have not complained yet, so we have been able to get the interpretation done.
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That is usually the problem with connections, that we do not get the interpretation, but the interpretation is working in this case, so I will let the minister resume. I would remind members that we do not usually refer to where the members are, particularly now. The minister will please proceed.
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Questions and comments, the hon. member for Red Deer—Mountain View.
Statements by Members
Mr. Speaker, today an event is being held for parliamentarians to raise awareness of the scourge of the international trade in wild animals. I would have hoped there would be no need to address the need to curb the global commercial trade in wild animals, but unfortunately, too much money is still being made on the suffering and slaughter of wild animals. As an animal lover and a strong supporter … Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, today an event is being held for parliamentarians to raise awareness of the scourge of the international trade in wild animals. I would have hoped there would be no need to address the need to curb the global commercial trade in wild animals, but unfortunately, too much money is still being made on the suffering and slaughter of wild animals. As an animal lover and a strong supporter for animal rights, I believe Canada needs to play an active role in developing a global solution to the wildlife trade. It is our responsibility to invest in a sustainable environment, free from cruelty, so that animals may live in harmony with Mother Nature. I urge members to commit to abolishing trade in wild animals. Animals, like humans, are sentient. They feel both pain and pleasure, and governments should take this into account in regulations governing their use and trade. Canadians are concerned about the health and well-being of animals. I am sure that the majority of Canadians will join us in calling for an end to this shameful practice.
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May I interrupt the member? I would ask for just a short summary of the purpose of the bill, so that we can eventually get to the speech when the time comes for debate, please.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay.
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I will just remind members to have very short comments, particularly when they have more than one petition to introduce. The hon. member for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound.
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I am sorry, but that is all the time we have for today. You will have to bring it back at another opportunity.
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There is a problem with the connection cutting in and out. I do not think it is the sound, but rather the Internet, because we also see the image failing for a few seconds. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is rising on the same point of order.
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Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?
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My apologies, but we have to go to questions and comments. The hon. member for Kings—Hants.
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Resuming debate, the hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.
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The member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan.
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Would members respect the fact that I have to give them the opportunity to speak? If the member for Spadina—Fort York has a point of order, he needs to ask for it. Does the member have a point of order?