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That sounded like debate. The hon. member for Kingston and the Islands.
Before proceeding further, I want to acknowledge what happened yesterday. With the agreement of the party leaders and in consideration of the safety of members and staff, a decision was made to cancel Friday's sitting. Early yesterday, a police operation was initiated to address the demonstration that has occupied Wellington Street and the downtown core for the last three weeks. The progress made … Read full speechShow less
Before proceeding further, I want to acknowledge what happened yesterday. With the agreement of the party leaders and in consideration of the safety of members and staff, a decision was made to cancel Friday's sitting. Early yesterday, a police operation was initiated to address the demonstration that has occupied Wellington Street and the downtown core for the last three weeks. The progress made thus far by police authorities, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Protective Service, is now allowing us to resume our work. On behalf of this Chamber, let me express our sincere gratitude for the dedication and professionalism of the police authorities, the Parliamentary Protective Service, as well as our Corporate Security staff and the personnel of the House Administration. It is through their support that these extraordinary sittings are possible.
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I wish to inform the House that, pursuant to an order made on Thursday, February 17, the House be convened this day for the sole purpose of considering the motion for confirmation of the declaration of emergency standing on the Order Paper in the name of the Minister of Public Safety.
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The hon. member for Windsor West on a point of order.
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We still have quite a few days of debate. I know we are getting noisy already. It seems like everybody has that first coffee in them and they are feeling ready to go, but I just want to make sure that we respect each other's rights in this chamber. I want to make sure we have an opportunity to speak and ask questions, that we can actually hear the questions, and that we can actually hear the respo… Read full speechShow less
We still have quite a few days of debate. I know we are getting noisy already. It seems like everybody has that first coffee in them and they are feeling ready to go, but I just want to make sure that we respect each other's rights in this chamber. I want to make sure we have an opportunity to speak and ask questions, that we can actually hear the questions, and that we can actually hear the responses as well. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
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Order. It is time for questions and comments. The hon. member for North Island—Powell River.
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As I was not in banking, I would remind the member to make sure he asks his questions through the Chair. I am sure all members understand that. The hon. member for King—Vaughan.
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Thank you. That should finish that point of order for the moment. We are still on the answer to the original question put to the member for Calgary Rocky Ridge.
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The hon. member for Simcoe North may give a short answer.
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Order. The member was in a really good question there, but the audio and the video are really bad. I apologize. Let us try again. The hon. member—
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We are getting into debate again. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex.
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We have a point of order from the hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
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I thank the member for that intervention. I think we should all try to work together on this and make sure that we do not inflame the situation more than we have to. The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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Order. Let us go on to the next question. Question and comments, the hon. member for Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques.
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We did get a little off base during questions and answers. We have to try to keep up with our time to make sure that all members have an opportunity to participate in the debate. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Hamilton Centre.
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I received notice from all recognized parties that they are in agreement with this request. Therefore, all those opposed—
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I appreciate the intervention from the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands. All those opposed to the hon. member's 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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The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay is rising on a point of order.
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We are debating the motion before us. We have given lots of members lots of leeway on what their speeches have or have not included. The hon. member for Fort McMurray—Cold Lake has the floor.
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Let us all take a breath. We have been doing so well. We are getting to questions and answers, so I really appreciate it.
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We are getting into debate. I am listening to the member as well. I know she is trying to put a full thought together, and sometimes I have to give members leeway in order to do that. The hon. member for Fort McMurray—Cold Lake.
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I am sorry to interrupt the member. She is close to me, and I want to be able to hear her full comments. I want to make sure members respect each other's right to speak in the House of Commons. There is lots of time to ask questions and make comments during that part of the debate. I want to make sure that, when a member is presenting a speech, I can hear them as well. Let us try to keep it down.
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While it is not a point of order, I do appreciate the comment, and I want to make sure we keep things flowing. The hon. member for Humber River—Black Creek.
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The member cannot say if another member is or is not in the House, according to the rules. The hon. member for Calgary Rocky Ridge.
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The hon. member for Calgary Rocky Ridge.
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I want to say that compliments will get you everywhere. Returning to debate, the hon. member for Davenport has the floor.
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I would remind all members to address their questions through the Chair. The hon. member for Davenport.
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Questions and comments, the hon. member for Lac-Saint-Louis.
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Can I interrupt the hon. member for just one moment? I really apologize. Can the member take his phone and maybe move it away from the microphone? It is impeding the microphone. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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There is time for a few more questions and comments. The hon. member for Brantford—Brant has the floor.
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I want to remind folks to keep their questions and answers shorter so that more people can get in. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade wanted to ask a question, but we ran out of time. I also want to make a quick comment about unparliamentary language. We need to try our best to not bring it forward. There is a point of order from the parliamentary secretary.
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No, I am looking at the Table just to make sure on this one. To use that kind of vulgarity is not parliamentary in this context. I can bring it up another time and we can talk about it, but in this particular case, I think it was one step a little too far.
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We are getting into debate. If the member wants to talk to me later on, we can do that as well. Let us get back to the debate. The hon. member for Louis-Saint-Laurent.
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I hate to interrupt the hon. member, but I was wondering if she will be sharing her time with another member.
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We are out of time. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke.
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I would like to get a few more questions in here before the end of the night. I apologize. The hon. member for Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke.
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I want to try to get one more question in. I know the member for Scarborough—Agincourt has been trying really hard to get a question in.
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I just want to say we are getting a little long in our questions and answers, so let us keep up the speed. I know we are getting later on in the day and we want to make sure that we get as many people as possible represented. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Vancouver Centre.
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Questions and comments, the hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.
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Questions and comments, the hon. member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith.
Routine Proceedings
Is that agreed?
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If I can, I will interrupt the Prime Minister for a second to say we need to make sure we are not using proper names here. We want to stick to the riding names. The Right Hon. Prime Minister.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. I hear none. 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. The longer I stand here, the fewer options people will have to actually present their feelings and represent their constituents later. The hon. member for Ottawa Centre.
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Order, order. I cannot hear the question, and I am sure the Leader of the Opposition cannot hear the question. The hon. member for Burnaby South.
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Order, order. I know the questions have to come through the Chair, and I cannot speak on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition. I will let the Leader of the Opposition answer the question.
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Order. I would like to hear the member's question. Has the member completed her question? I just want to make sure everybody listens to the question so that we can get a good answer.
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Since I have taken the Chair, I have noticed a lot of helpful people trying to help everybody out in their speeches. I know where the help is coming from depends on who has the floor, but we have lots of debate to do and there are lots of opportunities to speak in the House and ask questions. Let us get to questions and answers. The hon. Minister of Families, Children and Social Development has th… Read full speechShow less
Since I have taken the Chair, I have noticed a lot of helpful people trying to help everybody out in their speeches. I know where the help is coming from depends on who has the floor, but we have lots of debate to do and there are lots of opportunities to speak in the House and ask questions. Let us get to questions and answers. The hon. Minister of Families, Children and Social Development has the floor.
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Questions and comments, the hon. member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles.
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I know the member is an experienced member of the House. Make sure to speak through the Chair. I know he was really trying to engage the opposition on this one, but try to address your remarks through the Chair.