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Oral Questions
If we are asking for clarification, we are getting into debate here. The hon. Minister of Immigration. Fair is fair.
Oral Questions
We are getting into lots of different debate here, but let us clarify. In this chamber, “misleading the House” is said a lot, whether right or wrong. If members are accusing someone of deliberately misleading the House, that is saying someone is lying, and that cannot be said in the House of Commons. I believe the member for Kitchener Centre has a comment.
Oral Questions
I thank the member for the intervention. The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
Government Orders
It being 3:20 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the amendment to the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-11. The question is on the amendment to the amendment. Shall I dispense?
Government Orders
[Chair read text of amendment to the amendment to House]
Government Orders
I declare the amendment to the amendment defeated. The next question is on the amendment. May I dispense?
Government Orders
[Chair read text of amendment to House] If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded division or that the amendment be adopted on division, I invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
Government Orders
I declare the amendment defeated. The next question is on the main motion. May I dispense?
Government Orders
When the debate on the opposition motion was interrupted, the hon. member for Louis‑Saint‑Laurent had eight minutes remaining. The hon. member for Louis‑Saint‑Laurent.
Private Members' Business
Is it agreed?
Private Members' Business
It is the first hour of debate. The hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.
Private Members' Business
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. The hon. opposition House leader.
Private Members' Business
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, November 25, 2021, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
Private Members' Business
I have the honour to inform the House that messages have been received from the Senate informing this House that the Senate has passed the following bills, to which the concurrence of the House is desired: Bill S-203, an act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder, Bill S-209, an act respecting pandemic observance day, and Bill S-227, an act to establish food day in Canada.
Government Orders
I would remind all hon. members here in the House that quick questions and short answers will allow more people to participate in the discussion. The time for questions has expired, but I will try to give the hon. member for Manicouagan time for a short question.
Government Orders
It being 3:19 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of the member for Drummond related to business of supply. The question is on the motion. Shall I dispense?
Government Orders
[Chair read text of motion to House]
Government Orders
I declare the motion lost.
Private Members' Business
Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to Motion No. 44 under Private Members' Business. The question is on the amendment. Shall I dispense?
Private Members' Business
[Chair read text of amendment to House]
Private Members' Business
I declare the amendment carried. The next question is on the main motion, as amended. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded division or that the motion, as amended, be adopted on division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
We will now have our national anthem, and today it is led by the hon. member for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies. [Members sang the national anthem]
Statements by Members
I just want to remind folks to keep the chatter down as we finish Statements by Members. The hon. member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country.
Private Members' Business
I declare the motion, as amended, carried.
Private Members' Business
I would like to make a statement concerning similarities between two bills that are currently before the House. These are Bill C-250, an act to amend the Criminal Code (prohibition—promotion of antisemitism), standing in the name of the member for Saskatoon—Grasswood, and Bill C-19, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022, and other measures. Clau… Read full speechShow less
I would like to make a statement concerning similarities between two bills that are currently before the House. These are Bill C-250, an act to amend the Criminal Code (prohibition—promotion of antisemitism), standing in the name of the member for Saskatoon—Grasswood, and Bill C-19, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 7, 2022, and other measures. Clause 332 of Bill C-19 contains near identical text to Bill C-250. To be more specific, the two bills seek to amend section 319 of the Criminal Code pertaining to hate propaganda, for similar purposes. Both make it an offence to wilfully promote antisemitism by condoning, denying or downplaying the Holocaust through statements communicated other than in private conversation. There is only a minor difference in the wording of one of the acceptable defences. Bill C-19 was adopted at second reading and referred to the Standing Committee on Finance yesterday. The House is now placed in a situation where a decision was made on one of the two bills that contain very similar provisions. There is a long-standing practice that prohibits the same question from being decided twice by the House during the same session. As stated at page 568 of House of Commons Procedure and Practice, third edition: ...two bills similar in substance will be allowed to stand on the Order Paper but only one may be moved and disposed of. If a decision is taken on the first bill (for example, to defeat the bill or advance it through a stage in the legislative process), then the other may not be proceeded with. The Chair recognizes that these bills are not identical, as Bill C-19 is much broader in scope and contains other provisions related to the implementation of the budget. However, in adopting Bill C-19 at second reading, the House has also agreed to the principle of that bill, and consequently, has agreed, among other things, to amend section 319 of the Criminal Code dealing with hate propaganda. As I explained a few moments ago, these are provisions substantially similar to the ones contained in Bill C-250. Therefore, the question for the Chair is, should Bill C-250 be allowed to proceed further in the legislative process at this time? In the Chair's opinion, it should not be allowed. The House should not face a situation where the same question can be cited twice within the same session, unless the House's intention is to rescind or revoke the decision. Government and private members' bills belong to different categories of items and are governed by different sets of rules and precedents. Standing Order 94(1) provides the Speaker with the authority to “make all arrangements necessary to ensure the orderly conduct of Private Members' Business”. Applying this authority, I am ordering that the status of Bill C-250 remain pending and that it not be called for its second hour of debate. This leaves open the possibility that Bill C-250 could be reinstated in the next session, pursuant to Standing Order 86.1, should by any chance Bill C-19 fail to be enacted in this session. I thank all members for their attention on this matter.
Oral Questions
All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay.
Oral Questions
I want to say something, too. We have been using these kinds of motions without consultation with the other parties, so all I would ask is for the parties to consult with one another to make sure we know what is coming up so we can pass things amicably here in the House of Commons.
Oral Questions
That is all the time for question period today.
Oral Questions
Pursuant to order made on Monday, May 2, the minister's request to extend the said sitting is deemed adopted. The hon. member for Beloeil—Chambly.
Oral Questions
I already hear members saying nay.
Routine Proceedings
Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report is deemed adopted.
Government Orders
I declare the motion carried. It being 5:40 p.m., the House will now proceed to the consideration of Private Members' Business as listed on today's Order Paper.
Government Orders
I can also say, as a recovering broadcaster, the hon. member for Hamilton Mountain.
Government Orders
Order. Let us slow it down. I know we have a lot to talk about tonight. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Government Orders
There is a point of order from the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot.
Government Orders
Let me consult with the Table. I understood that Motion No. 11 did not have a quorum requirement. I appreciate the point of order, but the order is specific that at 6:30, there is no quorum required.
Government Orders
As the hon. member knows, I have to follow the points of procedure, the orders that are set before us. Motion No. 11 specified that there were no quorum calls after 6:30, but I thank the member for his intervention. The hon. member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country has one minute and 35 seconds left. We have another point of order from the member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke.
Government Orders
The rule is still there is no eating in here. The hon. member for Kingston and the Islands.
Government Orders
There are rules we need to follow. Unfortunately quorum is not one of them in this particular case, but not eating in the House is still a rule we should follow. The hon. member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country.
Government Orders
I cannot believe that we are talking about MC Hammer's U Can't Touch This and Molly's Reach in the same discussion. The hon. member for Tobique—Mactaquac.
Government Orders
Order. The member for Drummond, on a point of order.
Statements by Members
I would remind folks to keep the comments down so that people can get their S.O. 31s through. The hon. member for Fundy Royal.
Oral Questions
Order. Let us start off right. Let us keep it down a bit. It is a gorgeous day outside. If members need to go for a walk, they can please take that walk. The hon. leader of the official opposition.
Statements by Members
I remind members that statements, S.O. 31s, are one minute in length. The hon. member for St. John's East.
Government Orders
I declare the amendment to the amendment defeated. The next question is on the amendment. May I dispense?
Government Orders
[Chair read text of amendment to House]
Government Orders
If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded division or that the amendment be adopted on division, I invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Oral Questions
Order. Let the minister answer the question. The hon. Minister of Transport.
Oral Questions
The next time I have to stand, I will skip to the next party's question. This is the warning. The hon. member for Wellington—Halton Hills.
Government Orders
I declare the amendment defeated. The next question is on the main 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. The hon. member for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame.