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Private Members' Business
The hon. members have a certain capacity to use arguments to defend their points, and that is what the hon. member for Winnipeg Centre is doing.
Routine Proceedings
That has been dealt with by the Speaker and I hope we can move on from it. The hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.
Routine Proceedings
Order. Could we allow the hon. member to ask his question?
Routine Proceedings
Would hon. members please remain silent to allow colleagues to ask questions?
Routine Proceedings
I would remind the member that we do not use names.
Routine Proceedings
We have to go to questions and comments. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
Private Members' Business
Could we have silence while the hon. member is making her speech? There was silence while the sponsor of the bill was giving her speech, and I would like to ask that the same courtesy be accorded to the current speaker. The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member for Winnipeg Centre was referring to the bill.
Private Members' Business
That is debate. The hon. member was referring to the bill two minutes ago, and I was listening. She was referring to the bill, and she is using arguments she is free to use to make her points.
Private Members' Business
The time is up. Questions and comments, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
Private Members' Business
Resuming debate, the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance.
Private Members' Business
The hon. whip for the opposition on a point of order.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member knows that there is quite a bit of leeway in how members approach bills—
Private Members' Business
I have not listened to the past two minutes or so as I was in discussion with a table officer. However, before that, I thought it was relevant to the bill in question. I will pay close attention henceforth. The hon. member for Winnipeg Centre.
Private Members' Business
I need to interrupt the hon. member. There is a point of order from the hon. member for Yorkton—Melville.
Private Members' Business
That is a different matter. The hon. member for South Surrey—White Rock is rising on a point of order.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member for Mirabel was not referring to rising on points of order. I think the hon. member was referring to comments that were being made while other members were speaking. The hon. member for Winnipeg Centre has the floor.
Private Members' Business
Resuming debate, the hon. member for South Surrey—White Rock has the floor.
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.
Government Orders
The amendment is in order. Questions and comments, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
Routine Proceedings
Questions and comments, the hon. member for Trois-Rivières.
Routine Proceedings
Resuming debate, the hon. member for South Surrey—White Rock.
Routine Proceedings
The member knows that we cannot mention current members of the House by name.
Routine Proceedings
The hon. parliamentary secretary is rising on a point of order.
Routine Proceedings
This is a play on words to provoke and to bring up things that were not said. Let us just stick to the thanks. It was very much appreciated. The hon. member for South Surrey—White Rock.
Routine Proceedings
I remind the hon. member that we do not refer to names of colleagues in the House.
Government Orders
May I remind the hon. member that the Speaker addressed that issue right after question period. We will resume—
Government Orders
Yes, please, from the top.
Government Orders
The Speaker has ruled on the issue right after question period and will come back to the House if necessary.
Government Orders
I remind the member that this issue was dealt with right after question period. The hon. member has the floor.
Government Orders
Order. It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, Labour; the hon. member for Spadina—Fort York, Democratic Institutions; the hon. member for Nunavut, Justice.
Statements By Members
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour the coronation of our sovereign, King Charles III, and the beginning of a new reign of service to his 15 realms and the Commonwealth. Fulfilling a uniquely subliminal contract with the millions of citizens who rely on His Majesty to provide a continuity that is so difficult to define, I would like to offer King Charles III my sincerest wishes for a happy and pro… Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour the coronation of our sovereign, King Charles III, and the beginning of a new reign of service to his 15 realms and the Commonwealth. Fulfilling a uniquely subliminal contract with the millions of citizens who rely on His Majesty to provide a continuity that is so difficult to define, I would like to offer King Charles III my sincerest wishes for a happy and productive reign. For as long as I can remember, the principle of constitutional monarchies has attracted and engaged me. The state, as represented by the Crown, facilitates societal evolution in historical continuity. The new King of Canada, His Majesty Charles III, will have to more tightly weave the bonds of affection and trust that he has developed over the years, and I am convinced that he will know how to do so. “Long live the King.”
Government Orders
Can we have some order, please? The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor.
Government Orders
Can we let the hon. member ask his question without interruptions, please?
Government Orders
Can we let the hon. member ask his question? The Speaker made a ruling, and we will wait until the Speaker comes back to the House. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Government Orders
I have to interrupt the hon. member. The hon. member for Cypress Hills—Grasslands has a point of order.
Government Orders
The Speaker has made a statement on this matter, and the Speaker will come back to the House. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Government Orders
Resuming debate, the hon. member for Scarborough—Guildwood.
Government Orders
We will leave it at those questions. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman.
Government Orders
On a point of order, the member for Winnipeg North.
Government Orders
It being 5:15 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 motion. 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.
Government Orders
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the division stands deferred until Monday, May 8, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
Government Orders
I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 19, by the deputy House leader of the government regarding Bill C-318, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code, adoptive and intended parents. On March 30, in a statement on the management of private members’ business, the Chair pointed out that Bill C-318, standing in the name of the member for Battlef… Read full speechShow less
I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on April 19, by the deputy House leader of the government regarding Bill C-318, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code, adoptive and intended parents. On March 30, in a statement on the management of private members’ business, the Chair pointed out that Bill C-318, standing in the name of the member for Battlefords—Lloydminster, may infringe on the financial prerogative of the Crown. The Speaker then invited members to make arguments regarding the need for the bill to be accompanied by a royal recommendation. In her point of order, the deputy House leader of the government noted that Bill C-318 would add a new employment insurance benefit for adoptive parents and parents of children conceived through surrogacy. This benefit is not currently contemplated in the act and would result in a new and distinct charge on the consolidated revenue fund. As House of Commons Procedure and Practice, third edition, states on page 838, and I quote, “Without a royal recommendation, a bill that either increases the amount of an appropriation or extends its objects, purposes, conditions and qualifications is inadmissible on the grounds that it infringes on the Crown's financial initiative.” The Chair has reviewed Bill C‑318 and found that clause 5 adds new section 22.1 to the Employment Insurance Act to create a new type of special benefit, namely, a 15-week attachment benefit for adoptive parents and parents of children conceived through surrogacy. The bill also provides for the duration of this new benefit to be extended for various reasons. Implementing Bill C-318 would create a new type of benefit, and therefore, lead to increasing public expenditures for purposes not currently authorized by the act. As a result, a new royal recommendation is required for the bill to receive a final vote in the House at third reading. In the meantime, the House is about to start debate on the second reading motion of the bill. This motion will be allowed to be put to a vote at the conclusion of that debate. I thank all members for their attention.
Government Orders
The matter has already been taken under advisement by the Chair. We thank the hon. member for his contribution.
Government Orders
Does the hon. member have the consent of the House to split his time?
Government Orders
I have to interrupt the hon. parliamentary secretary. There is a point of order from the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona.
Private Members' Business
The member knows we cannot use names of current members.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member is quite correct. 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.
Government Orders
The hon. member for Kings—Hants has a point of order.