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2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

We are not going to enter a debate on the issue. I have already said that the hon. member has some leeway, and I am sure she will round it out to the motion in question. The hon. member for Mississauga—Streetsville.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Longueuil—Saint-Hubert.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. Can we let the hon. member ask his question? The hon. member for Longueuil—Saint-Hubert.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I must let the hon. parliamentary secretary respond to the comment. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I do take the hon. member's point, and I ask the hon. member to perhaps be a bit softer in tone.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Can we allow the hon. member to finish his question so the hon. member for Sarnia—Lambton can answer it? The hon. member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Is there unanimous consent?

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable on a point of order.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I must interrupt the hon. member. I am really sorry, but we have to go to questions and comments. The hon. member for Mirabel.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I would like to remind the member that we do not mention presences or absences in the House.

2023-06-01
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to give the member for Kootenay—Columbia the time to answer. He has 20 seconds.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to give the same time for the question and the answer. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

We do not use names in the House.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

We have to resume debate. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the hon. members that this is not a conversation. This is a speech, and there will be questions and comments. The hon. parliamentary secretary.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the hon. member that one must not draw attention to people present in the House.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. I invite the hon. parliamentary secretary to be a little moderate with accusations.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

We have time for one more question. The hon. member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Not only is the member's time up, but we cannot use props. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Cariboo—Prince George.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

We have to move on and resume debate with the hon. member for Foothills.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

It being 5:41 p.m., it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the business of supply. The question is on the amendment. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the amendment be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the division stands deferred until Monday, May 29, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. The hon. member for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne.

2023-05-18
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Is that agreed?

2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

There are four motions in amendment standing on the Notice Paper for the report stage of Bill C-281. Motion No. 4 will not be selected by the Chair as it could have been presented in committee. All remaining motions have been examined, and the Chair is satisfied that they meet the guidelines expressed in the note to Standing Order 76.1(5) regarding the selection of motions in amendment at the repo… Read full speech

There are four motions in amendment standing on the Notice Paper for the report stage of Bill C-281. Motion No. 4 will not be selected by the Chair as it could have been presented in committee. All remaining motions have been examined, and the Chair is satisfied that they meet the guidelines expressed in the note to Standing Order 76.1(5) regarding the selection of motions in amendment at the report stage. Motions Nos. 1 to 3 will be grouped for debate and voted upon according to the voting pattern available at the table. I will now put Motions Nos. 1 to 3 to the House.

2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Is the House ready for the question?

2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The question is on Motion No. 1. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 2 and 3. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

2023-05-18
International Human Rights Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division stands deferred until Wednesday, May 31, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. The recorded division will also apply to Motions Nos. 2 and 3.

2023-05-18
Public Services and Procurement
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan.

2023-05-18
Public Services and Procurement
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, this House stands adjourned until Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. pursuant to an order made on Thursday, April 20. (The House adjourned at 6:48 p.m.)

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The time provided for the consideration of Private Members' Business has now expired and the order is dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot is rising on a point of order.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

We cannot seek unanimous consent at this time. The hon. member for Lévis—Lotbinière.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

We are out of time. I have to give the hon. member for Banff—Airdrie a few seconds to answer.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

Resuming debate, the hon. member for Laurentides—Labelle has the floor.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

I just want to make a small aside about the name of the party mentioned. It is not the Parti Québécois. As far as I know, that party does not sit in the House. I just wanted to remind the hon. member of that.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

I did not want to interrupt the hon. member while he was answering the question, but I will remind him not to say the name of the hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

Agreed. It is the rule to stand while we speak in the House, which is why we say, “While I stand in the House”. The hon. member for Saskatoon—University.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

We are getting into debate now, so I would ask the hon. member to conclude his speech. The hon. member for Saskatoon—University has the floor.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

It being 11:59 p.m., pursuant to order made on Tuesday, May 9, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the third reading stage of the bill now before the House. The question is on the amendment. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the amendment be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorde… Read full speech

It being 11:59 p.m., pursuant to order made on Tuesday, May 9, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the third reading stage of the bill now before the House. The question is on the amendment. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the amendment be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

2023-05-17
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the division on the amendment stands deferred until Thursday, May 18, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. It being 12:01 a.m., the House stands adjourned until later this day at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 21(1). (The House adjourned at 12:01 a.m.)

2023-05-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

Resuming debate. The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby.

2023-05-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

That is not a point of order, unfortunately. The hon. member for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte.

2023-05-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

Does the hon. member have a phone near the microphone? The interpreters are asking us to check. The hon. member for Kildonan—St. Paul.

2023-05-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

There are two points of order, and one is my fault. The hon. member is a bit too early for his speech, which is my mistake. I should have recognized the hon. member for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia first.

2023-05-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

Agreed. I want to remind the hon. member that we do not refer to the absence or the presence of members both in the chamber and at committee. I believe that is the hon. member's point of order.

2023-05-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

We do not refer to the presence or absence of members. The hon. member should apologize to the hon. member for making reference to that. The hon. member for Vancouver Granville.

2023-05-16
Criminal Code
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member has the floor for his speech.

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