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The hon. Leader of the Opposition.

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The hon. member for Shefford.

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The hon. member for Shefford.

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The hon. member used that term once before, and I did not quite like it. I do have a responsibility for trying to maintain some decorum. I do not think it is very parliamentary. The hon. Minister of Public Safety.

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The hon. member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie.

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The hon. member for Richmond—Arthabaska.

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We are almost at the finish line for question period. The hon. member for Calgary Heritage.

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The hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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I thank the hon. member for Lac‑Saint‑Jean. I imagine he is now aware that, this morning, the House agreed to hold a take-note debate on this subject, which is obviously an urgent and important one for peace in the world.

All those opposed to the hon. minister'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 Regina—Lewvan.

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Give me a minute. It was a bit loud. I did not see the person who did that, but I suspect certain members. Members should not yell like that during question period. Question period belongs to those asking the question and those answering the question. The hon. Minister of Finance.

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I lost the sound on the mic, and there was other ambient noise as well. It was a very important question. Could the hon. minister start from the top, please?

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The hon. member for Orléans will have to start over because there is too much noise coming from both sides. The hon. member for Orléans.

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I would like to hear the clarification.

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The hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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The hon. member for Oshawa.

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The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.

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Is the hon. member doing a summary, or is he reading a statement? The point of this part of the day is to summarize petitions, and I know there is a tendency to go a little further, so I would ask the member to summarize the petition rather quickly.

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Is the member quoting from the petition?

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Mr. Diefenbaker was a great orator; that is for sure. The hon. member for Courtenay—Alberni.

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Is that agreed?

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The Chair has notice of a request for an emergency debate from the hon. member for Lac‑Saint‑Jean.

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The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands may ask a very brief question.

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Speaking of time, I must interrupt. That is a good segue. We will have to break here. Pursuant to order made earlier today, the House will now resolve itself into committee of the whole to consider Motion No. 7 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 comments. Pursuant to order made today, members may divide their time with another member. The time provided for the debate may be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a mini…

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Unfortunately, this segment has come to its conclusion. The hon. Leader of the Opposition.

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The Leader of the Opposition can talk about a member's position on an issue, but he cannot refer to a member's physical presence in the House. It really is important to stick to that rule. The Leader of the Opposition may continue his answer.

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I will ask members to keep their questions and answers fairly succinct. The hon. member for Beloeil—Chambly.

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Pursuant to Standing Order 91.1(2), the report is deemed adopted.

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Is that agreed?

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The hon. member for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis.

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Order. The hon. minister may continue.

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The hon. member for Parkland.

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It is getting a little loud over there. We are going now to the hon. member for Bow River.

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The hon. member for Calgary Midnapore.

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The hon. member for Acadie—Bathurst.

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The hon. member for Louis‑Saint‑Laurent—Akiawenhrahk.

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Is the House ready for the question?

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The hon. member for Oshawa.

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The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

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I draw the attention of hon. members to the presence in the gallery of Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, Minister of Communication and Media and spokesperson for the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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I would also draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of Chimwemwe Undi, the 11th parliamentary poet laureate.

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Calling for a vote would have to be done by a member of a recognized party.

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Is it agreed?

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I cannot hear the answer. We will let the hon. minister answer the question. The hon. Minister of Jobs and Families may continue.

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Do we have unanimous consent for the member to change her vote?

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The next question is on Motion No. 55. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 56 to 77.

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I declare Motion No. 55 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 56 to 77 defeated. The next question is on Motion No. 78. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 79 and 80.