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We have to resume debate. The hon. member for Beauce.
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The hon. member for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame.
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It is time for questions and comments. The hon. member for North Okanagan—Shuswap has the floor.
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The hon. member for Drummond.
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I am going to ask hon. members to please respect the person who is speaking before I have to take other actions. The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor.
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The hon. member will have two minutes remaining after question period to conclude his speech and for the questions and comments period.
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. Pursuant to order made on Wednesday, October 19, the House shall now resolve itself into committee of the whole to consider Motion No. 21 under Government Business.
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Before we begin this evening's debate, I would like to remind hon. members of how the proceedings will unfold. Each member speaking will be allotted 10 minutes for debate, followed by 10 minutes for questions and comment. Pursuant to order made Wednesday, October 19, the time provided for the debate may be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 12 periods of 20 minutes each… Read full speechShow less
Before we begin this evening's debate, I would like to remind hon. members of how the proceedings will unfold. Each member speaking will be allotted 10 minutes for debate, followed by 10 minutes for questions and comment. Pursuant to order made Wednesday, October 19, the time provided for the debate may be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 12 periods of 20 minutes each. Members may divide their time with another member, and the Chair will receive no quorum calls, dilatory motions, or requests for unanimous consent. We will now begin tonight's take-note debate.
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The hon. minister knows that she has to speak through the Chair, but I share the sentiments. The hon. member for Cariboo—Prince George.
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Questions and comments. The hon. member for Joliette.
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The hon. member is speaking a bit too fast and the papers shuffling near the microphone are causing issues for the interpreter. I will ask her to slow down a bit. The hon. member has three minutes left.
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The hon. member for Montcalm.
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I need to interrupt the hon. member. Is there a problem with the interpretation?
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Is that agreed?
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay. (Motion agreed to)
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We are getting into debate, and I would like to give the hon. member for Trois-Rivières the opportunity to make his speech. The hon. member for Trois-Rivières.
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As the members well know, there is a lot of latitude in what is considered relevant, and the hon. parliamentary secretary will certainly get there.
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I must interrupt the hon. member because there seems to be a problem with the interpretation. I am told that it is working now. The hon. member for Lac-Saint-Louis.
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We do not have unanimous consent.
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I need to give the hon. member time to answer. The hon. member for Trois-Rivières has 20 seconds.
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Questions and comments, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
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Can we have some order and allow the hon. member to make her speech without interruption? The hon. member for Vancouver East.
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The hon. member for Yorkton—Melville.
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I am sorry to interrupt the member, but the member for Nunavut is indicating that there are problems with the interpretation. It seems to be working again. The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
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I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bill, to which the concurrence of the House is desired: Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (temporary enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit).
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.
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I have to interrupt the hon. member. It being 5:55 p.m., the House will now proceed to the consideration of Private Members' Business as listed on today's Order Paper.
Royal Assent
I have the honour to inform the House that a communication has been received as follows: Rideau Hall Ottawa October 18, 2022 Mr. Speaker: I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bills listed in the schedule to this letter on the 18th day of October, 2022, at 4:56 p.m. Yours sincerely,… Read full speechShow less
I have the honour to inform the House that a communication has been received as follows: Rideau Hall Ottawa October 18, 2022 Mr. Speaker: I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bills listed in the schedule to this letter on the 18th day of October, 2022, at 4:56 p.m. Yours sincerely, Ian McCowan Secretary to the Governor General and Herald Chancellor The schedule indicates the bills assented to were Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (disclosure of information by jurors) —Chapter 12, and Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (temporary enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit)—Chapter 13.
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Before we resume debate, I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded division, Government Orders will be extended by 15 minutes. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan.
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I have to interrupt the hon. member. We have a point of order from the hon. member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles.
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I understand the hon. member's point of view, but as he knows, we do allow some latitude on how members talk about certain issues. However, I would invite the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan to get back to the subject of Bill C-22, which we are currently debating. The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan.
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I invite the hon. member to bring us back to Bill C-22, as we are going into a totally different bill, and the hon. member has one minute left.
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I will interrupt the hon. member to remind him that I was very broad in my interpretation of how the rules work, and the member had ample time to expose, precisely, the arguments he has been bringing forth. He has one minute left in his speech, and I would like to remind him to bring it back to Bill C-22. That is all I am saying. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
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I thank the hon. member for his care, but we in the chair know that we are subject to displeasing members. The hon. member may proceed.
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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 Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston, Public Safety; the hon. member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, Public Safety; and the hon. member for Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, Health.
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The hon. member does know there is a lot of latitude in the way we get to the object of the debates, and I will let the member get there. The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay is rising on a point of order.
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Can we wait until questions to ask questions of the hon. member making the speech? The hon. member has addressed the issue of the motion. He has started his speech on it and has spent most of the time so far on the issue of the motion. The hon. member for Prince Albert is rising on a point of order.
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That is debate. Let us allow the hon. member to finish his speech.
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Can we have silence so the hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou can ask a question? The hon. member.
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The hon. parliamentary secretary.
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Could members allow the hon. member to answer the question without heckling, please? The hon. parliamentary secretary.
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I will give the hon. parliamentary secretary an opportunity to answer.
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The hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.
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Resuming debate, the hon. member for North Island—Powell River.
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Resuming debate, the hon. member for Vaughan—Woodbridge.
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The hon. member for Battlefords—Lloydminster is rising on a point of order.
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The hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes is rising on a point of order.
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Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?
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He is asking for unanimous consent to condemn blackface.