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Adjournment Proceedings
The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Private Members' Business
There being no motions at report stage, the House will now proceed, without debate, to the putting of the question on the motion to concur in the bill at report stage.
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If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded division or that the motion be adopted on division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair. I therefore declare the motion carried on division. When shall the bill be read a third time? By leave, now?
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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 apologize to the hon. member, but I would like to ask the people who are in the outer courtyard to please lower the tone of their conversations. We can barely hear what is happening here in the chamber. The hon. member for Calgary Midnapore.
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The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan.
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The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 7:31 p.m.)
Madam Speaker, I do not wish to thank my colleague who just spoke because he had me in tears before I even began my speech. I would like to begin by extending my deepest condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the entire royal family, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This is a very deep loss for the family, a tra… Read full speechShow less
Madam Speaker, I do not wish to thank my colleague who just spoke because he had me in tears before I even began my speech. I would like to begin by extending my deepest condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the entire royal family, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. This is a very deep loss for the family, a tragedy that affects them all, and they are top of mind as I speak today. Much of what was said by my colleague from Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston reflects my own thoughts. He put into words many of my feelings about Her Majesty and her long, successful life, which she so incredibly dedicated to the service of others. Her Majesty was very generous with her time, her talents and, most importantly, her humanity. What I will remember most about Her Majesty is the humanity she always showed. She was a woman who inspired others through her actions. She did not make many speeches and, as we know, she never gave interviews. She inspired others with her actions, which spoke for themselves. First, in 1952, she took on a huge responsibility following the tragic loss of her father. Young as she was, she assumed this role with great resolve. Sir Winston Churchill was her first prime minister, and he clearly helped her learn about her role and responsibilities. Over the years, she was able to assert her view of the role and the duties she had to fulfill. In that regard, she was an amazing role model for women who were beginning to come into their own in the post-war years and take their place in society in the hope of coming ever closer to gender equality. My whole life, I was inspired by everything Her Majesty was able to convey through actions rather than words. She was a woman who knew how to use symbolism in a very subtle but eloquent way. I admire her deeply. I especially admire her for her visit to Ireland in 2011. It was the first time a British monarch had visited the Republic of Ireland since independence. The strained relationship between the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom is common knowledge, but it was important to the Queen that the visit be carried out in a spirit of reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants in order to achieve peace at last and reconcile the entire island of Ireland. I have heard the speeches that have been made both in Ireland and Northern Ireland since Her Majesty's passing, and I am extremely moved to see the extraordinary impact her visit had on relations between the north, the south and the republic. It was courageous of Her Majesty to take that trip and say a few words in Gaelic. That was the olive branch the Irish had been waiting for for so long. On a lighter note, I want to mention one event that was particularly important during her reign as Queen of Canada. That was the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which occurred in April 1959 in the town of Saint-Lambert, in the riding I represent. The St. Lawrence Seaway was key to Canada's development, and Her Majesty's presence at its inauguration was a testament to its importance. My constituents treasure the happy memory of that visit. As an animal lover myself, I want to speak to Her Majesty's affection for her dogs, her corgis, and for horses. Everyone knew how much she loved animals and what great joy they brought her. Her relationship with her dogs was particularly delightful to see. People saw she was most relaxed when she had the dogs around her or when she was around horses. I absolutely think we should not forget those lighter sides of Her Majesty because they helped her be the human Queen we so loved. We will remember that for a very long time. The principle of constitutional monarchy has always resonated with me. Our Queen strengthened that significantly. For the past 44 years, I have had the good fortune to live in Canada and, for all those years, I have had the good fortune to have Queen Elizabeth II as my sovereign. I was not born a Canadian, but I became one and swore my allegiance to the Queen. I now swear my allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, who became King of Canada on September 8. Our King is exceptionally well prepared for the role he will take on in the coming years. I would echo the previous speaker in saying that we wish him a very long reign informed by all the experience he has acquired over the years, particularly in two areas in which Canada is working very hard: the climate emergency and reconciliation with indigenous peoples. I think His Majesty has a very good understanding of the policies Canada wants to implement in those two areas. I wish to reiterate my allegiance to him as he begins his reign. I want to conclude with some words I shared when we celebrated the Platinum Jubilee this past February. Over the course of her 70 years as Queen, she remained steadfast in her reign over a society that is constantly evolving, which I think is quite notable. Her Majesty honoured her engagement to a life of service like few others. My admiration for her, her steadfastness, as well as her capacity to meet the times is boundless. May Her Majesty rest in peace. Long live the King.
There being no further members rising, pursuant to order made earlier today, the House will resume statements on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the next sitting of the House. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to order made earlier today. (The House adjourned at 6:22 p.m.)
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The government House leader is rising on a point of order.
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Pursuant to order made on Monday, May 2, the motion is deemed adopted. (Motion agreed to)
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I will take the hon. member's comments in deliberation, and the Speaker will return to the House with a ruling. The hon. House leader of the official opposition.
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Does the hon. minister have unanimous consent?
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Indeed. Proceed, please.
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I have to interrupt the hon. minister. We are having a problem with the interpretation. Is it working now? I think it is the hon. minister's microphone that is perhaps a bit too high. Maybe she could lower it. Can we try again?
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It seems to be better. The hon. minister.
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The hon. member for Kitchener Centre.
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Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?
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The hon. member may proceed.
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Order. The hon. member for Drummond.
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The hon. member is quite correct, and I would like the hon. parliamentary secretary to take note.
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The hon. parliamentary secretary knows that we cannot say indirectly what we cannot say directly. I would like to insist on that.
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Order. Resuming debate. The hon. member for Rivière‑du‑Nord.
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The hon. member for Drummond on a point of order.
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I will check. And the count having been taken: We do have quorum. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
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Questions and comments, the hon. member for Longueuil—Saint-Hubert.
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I have to give the hon. member the opportunity to answer. The hon. member for Humber River—Black Creek.
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Indeed, we should not, in any way, make those kinds of accusations. I would invite the hon. member to perhaps reflect on his comments. We should not be assigning intentions to other members. I would really appreciate it if the hon. member would withdraw the comment.
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I have to give the hon. member the opportunity to answer. The hon. member for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound.
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Resuming debate, the hon. member for Brandon—Souris.
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The parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is rising on a point of order.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. 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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Order. We are going to remain suspended to the call of the Chair. The situation has not been resolved yet, but we are looking into it. As soon as it is, members will be called back. (The sitting of the House was suspended at 7:49 p.m.)
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There are no quorum calls after 6:30 p.m. There is a judgment.
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The hon. member is out of order, and I would ask the hon. member to stop.
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The hon. member does not have the floor. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
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I did mention the hon. member and I gave her the floor, but as soon as I saw where it was going, I got up again. There is no reason for a point of order. Those items have been debated more than once and the Speaker has ruled. The Speaker has made a ruling, and it can be found in the Debates of May 2, 2022, at pages 4577 and 4578. I would invite the member to read the ruling of the Speaker to find … Read full speechShow less
I did mention the hon. member and I gave her the floor, but as soon as I saw where it was going, I got up again. There is no reason for a point of order. Those items have been debated more than once and the Speaker has ruled. The Speaker has made a ruling, and it can be found in the Debates of May 2, 2022, at pages 4577 and 4578. I would invite the member to read the ruling of the Speaker to find that this matter has already been settled. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski for has the floor for her right of reply.
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The question is on the motion. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded division or that the motion be adopted on division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
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Pursuant to an order made on Thursday, November 25, 2021, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, June 22, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
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Well, it is not a question of debate. It is actually a question of how we address colleagues in the chamber, and it would be very helpful if members are respectful to one another when speaking in the chamber.
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The member for North Island—Powell River is rising on a point of order.
Statements by Members
Before we move on, I would like to know if it is possible to reduce the noise coming from the lobbies. It is very bothersome, and it is interfering with the way we hear speeches in the House. The hon. member for Bourassa.
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Order. We also need to resume debate. The hon. member for Brandon—Souris.
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Order. There is a member who is trying to answer a question. The hon. member for Perth—Wellington has a point of order.
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The question is that we do not like disorder in the chamber, especially when another member is trying to answer a question. The hon. member for Brandon—Souris.
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The hon. member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke.
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The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo, please answer in 10 seconds or less.
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I remind the member that this has been dealt with. As the Chair has previously pointed out, the motion adopted on May 2 simply states that a minister must have the agreement of another House leader. It does not require that the parties to the agreement communicate it to the House. In making the request, the minister implicitly acknowledged that there is an agreement. There is a long-standing princ… Read full speechShow less
I remind the member that this has been dealt with. As the Chair has previously pointed out, the motion adopted on May 2 simply states that a minister must have the agreement of another House leader. It does not require that the parties to the agreement communicate it to the House. In making the request, the minister implicitly acknowledged that there is an agreement. There is a long-standing principle that we take a member at their word. There is therefore no reason to doubt the existence of an agreement at this time. Is there a question for the hon. member? The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby has a point of order.