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Questions and comments, the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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We have a point of order from the hon. member Edmonton Manning.
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The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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I think we are getting into debate. I would prefer it if the member for Provencher could answer the question before him. The hon. member for Provencher.
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We have a point of order from the member for Calgary Centre.
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No, I see the tie. I thank the member for his intervention. For an answer to the question, the member for Battle River—Crowfoot.
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Questions and comments, the member for Saint-Jean.
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The hon. member for Port Moody—Coquitlam.
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The hon. member for Regina—Lewvan has about five minutes, and he will have to pick up five minutes when we convene again. The hon. member for Regina—Lewvan.
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Order, and the same thing. I offer everybody a good weekend. Travel safe. For those not travelling, be careful. Hopefully, we will see everyone here on Monday when we get back to business. It being 2:30 p.m., this House stands adjourned until next Monday at 11 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 2:30 p.m.)
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I invite the member for Mégantic—L'Érable to give a very brief answer.
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The hon. member for Red Deer—Lacombe.
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I thank everyone for their interventions this evening. The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 6:58 p.m.)
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Is that agreed?
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I want to thank the parliamentary secretary for that intervention. I am sure the Speaker will consider it in his work.
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I am sorry to interrupt. Would the hon. member be able to move the microphone up? Interpretation is having a hard time. There is a lot of popping coming off of the microphone.
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The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay. There being no dissenting voice, the motion is carried. The hon. member for Joliette.
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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 Brantford—Brant, The Economy; the member for Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, Infrastructure; the hon. member for Cypress Hills—Grasslands, Agriculture and Agri-Food. Resuming debate. The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.
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On a point of order, the hon. member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles.
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I just want to remind everybody to keep their questions and answers concise. We only got two questions in there during that one. There were great answers as well as some great questions. I want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to ask questions and make comments on what is happening in this debate. Continuing debate, the hon. member for Cumberland—Colchester.
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I thank the hon. member for his intervention, and I can assure him that I do see all the members. I am trying my best to involve all members who are online or here in the House, and to ensure that all political parties are well represented. Some of the Bloc Québécois members in the House sometimes get up at the same time, so I do my best. The member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles will be next in line … Read full speechShow less
I thank the hon. member for his intervention, and I can assure him that I do see all the members. I am trying my best to involve all members who are online or here in the House, and to ensure that all political parties are well represented. Some of the Bloc Québécois members in the House sometimes get up at the same time, so I do my best. The member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles will be next in line to ask a question. The hon. member for Sarnia—Lambton.
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I want to thank the member for Scarborough—Guildwood. He will have five minutes when we return after Routine Proceedings.
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The hon. member for Manicouagan.
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Continuing with questions and comments, the hon. member for Nunavut has the floor.
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Order. The hon. member for Longueuil—Saint-Hubert.
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Resuming debate, the hon. member for Scarborough Centre.
Routine Proceedings
Mr. Speaker, it is with great honour and admiration that I rise in this chamber today to highlight the memory, the commitment and the brilliant political career of the late Alexa McDonough, who passed away on January 15. First, on behalf of my colleagues and the Conservative Party of Canada, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to her two sons, Justin and Travis, and to Alexa's family and … Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, it is with great honour and admiration that I rise in this chamber today to highlight the memory, the commitment and the brilliant political career of the late Alexa McDonough, who passed away on January 15. First, on behalf of my colleagues and the Conservative Party of Canada, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to her two sons, Justin and Travis, and to Alexa's family and loved ones, as well as to all federal NDP members and those from Nova Scotia's provincial NDP. She was known simply as “Alexa” across Canada. I unfortunately never had the opportunity to sit with her in the Nova Scotia legislature while I was an MLA, but I certainly had the great pleasure of getting to know her better through meetings and of course through former colleagues and her great legacy in Nova Scotia. Although we were not of the same political party and possibly would have disagreed on many issues, we would have definitely agreed on important matters for the benefit of all Nova Scotians, as we both cared deeply about the well-being of our fellow citizens, our communities and the needs of our beautiful province. When I reflect on Alexa's career, I always remember her deep commitment towards her constituents and her determination, and I will always value an important point that we have in common: the respect for all our fellow MLAs and MPs from all parties while valuing collaborative work for the common good. Alexa was very close to people and a visionary all at the same time. Elected leader of the Nova Scotia NDP in 1980, she became the first woman elected to lead a political party in the provincial legislature, which was at a time when there were no washrooms for female MLAs. She became the first woman to lead a major, recognized political party in Canada. After leading Nova Scotia's NDP for 14 years, she led the federal NDP from 1995 to 2003 and then continued to serve in this House of Commons until her retirement in 2008. To this day, Alexa remains the only woman in Canadian history to have led both a provincial and a federal party. She has been a pioneer, a distinguished leader and a great source of admiration for women who want to make the great leap into provincial or federal politics. In fact, her strong leadership, dedication and efforts over the years have helped Nova Scotia and all other Atlantic regions shine from coast to coast to coast. With the magnitude of Alexa's many accomplishments during her career, it is impossible to summarize her legacy in just one short statement, but here are a couple. Although many of us know her through her political work, she has been a force for change since her teens, when she led a youth group to fight the deplorable conditions in Africville, a small urban Black community that was located on the south coast of the Bedford Basin near Halifax. She was a social worker, reporter, teacher and brilliant politician. She fought for health care workers and safety improvements, human rights protections and pay equity. She was also a champion for international development and peace advocacy. It is still difficult for many women to enter politics. Alexa's strong advocacy for women's contributions in politics over her entire career, her personal involvement in the social community and her determination in all of her commitments will certainly be remembered and recognized forever as an important gift and a source of inspiration to many women for generations to come. In addition to her career as a politician, Alexa also contributed much to the field of social work, her other profession. She worked in community development in Nova Scotia in social services; in social planning with the City of Halifax; as a policy researcher with the Institute of Public Affairs; and as a teacher at the Maritime School of Social Work, now the School of Social Work at Dalhousie University. She will always be remembered as a politician with a tremendous work ethic and as someone who deeply cared about our social workers. When I left the Nova Scotia legislature in 2019, there were only 19 women on all sides of the floor, compared to the six that were there when I was first elected back in 2003. Consider that when Alexa was elected, she was the only one. Again, regardless of one's political stripe, Alexa's contribution to the political landscape is immeasurable and provided a solid foundation for the involvement of women in politics and for recognition of their contribution. I thank Alexa for her contribution and her public service. They have greatly improved the lives of many. She will be deeply missed.
Routine Proceedings
With regard to the impact of inflation on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) and the poverty line: (a) what is the current, or latest, MBM for the reference family and various poverty lines in each of the MBM geographic areas in Nova Scotia; (b) what was the 2018-base MBM for the reference family and various poverty lines in each geographic area in (a); (c) what percentage of individuals living in ea… Read full speechShow less
With regard to the impact of inflation on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) and the poverty line: (a) what is the current, or latest, MBM for the reference family and various poverty lines in each of the MBM geographic areas in Nova Scotia; (b) what was the 2018-base MBM for the reference family and various poverty lines in each geographic area in (a); (c) what percentage of individuals living in each area in (a) were below each poverty line in 2018; (d) what percentage of individuals living in each area in (a) fall below each poverty line based on the current, or latest, MBM; and (e) what are the government's estimates or projections for where the poverty lines mentioned in (b) will be by the end of (i) 2022, (ii) 2023, (iii) 2024?
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It was previously decided that the Chair has the discretion on how many petitions a member can bring forward. It is at the Chair's discretion. There are two minutes and 55 seconds left in this rubric, and I will allow the member to continue.
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Order, please. We are out of time.
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Is that agreed?
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The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona.
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I thank the member for Edmonton Strathcona. The problem is now fixed and the member for Jonquière may continue.
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I apologize for interrupting the member, but there seems to be a problem with the interpretation. The problem is now fixed. The hon. member for Carleton.
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Resuming debate, the hon. member for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex.
Adjournment Proceedings
The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 7:01 p.m.)
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Order. Let us get the question done. Let us get the answer done. Then we will have another couple of questions and another couple of answers.
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I appreciate the debate, but the member for Pickering—Uxbridge has the floor and is asking a question.
Speech From The Throne
It being 6:30 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne. Call in the members.
Adjournment Proceedings
The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 7:43 p.m.)
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Shall clause 2 carry?
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(Clause 2 agreed to) Shall clause 3 carry?
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(Clause 3 agreed to) Shall clause 4 carry?
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(Clause 4 agreed to) Shall clause 5 carry?
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(Clause 5 agreed to) Shall the schedule carry?
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(Schedule agreed to) Shall clause 1 carry?
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(Clause 1 agreed to) Shall the preamble carry?
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(Preamble agreed to) Shall the title carry?
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(Title agreed to) Shall the bill carry?
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(Bill agreed to)