Parliamentary Speeches

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I am not sure that word falls on an official list of unparliamentary language, but anything that creates disorder is unparliamentary, so I will ask the hon. member to continue but to please not use incendiary language.

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The hon. member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore.

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I am going to take that personally. Speak through the Chair, please. The hon. member for New Tecumseth—Gwillimbury.

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The hon. member for Halifax.

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The hon. member for Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations.

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I thank the member. I will take note of that and investigate. However, I must admit that this comes from both sides. There are some rather strong voices on both sides. I know them. I know who they are. I thank the member for his intervention.

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Pursuant to order made on Monday, February 23, 2026, I now invite the House to rise and observe a moment of silence for Ukraine and the victims of Russian aggression. [A moment of silence observed]

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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. There being no dissenting voice, 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) The House will now proceed to statements regarding Ukraine and the victims of Russian aggression. I now recognize the hon. member for Ottawa South.

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Colleagues, thank you for your words of support for our friends, the people of Ukraine. The friendship between our two countries spans generations and centuries. Canada was the first western country to recognize Ukraine's independence on December 2, 1991. With a Ukrainian Canadian community of approximately 1.3 million people, Canada has one of the largest Ukrainian diasporas in the world. It has …

Government Orders

I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on February 10, 2026, by the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands regarding the similarities between Bill C-2, an act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures, and Bill C-12, an act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Ca…

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I am not in a position to give any guarantees. However, the hon. minister may respond.

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Order. There is a certain ambient noise in question period that is totally acceptable in the atmosphere of debate, but when it gets a little past a certain threshold, I have to ask the respondent to start again.

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I did not see the gestures in question, and I do not think that I would see them if I watched the video because the camera is focused on the person asking the question and the person answering it. However, it has been noted.

Government Orders

It being 3:11 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the motion of the member for Kildonan—St. Paul relating to the business of supply. Call in the members. And the bells having rung: The question is as follows. Shall I dispense?

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[Chair read text of motion to House]

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I declare the amendment lost. The next question is on the main 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.

Government Orders

I declare the motion defeated. I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, the time provided for Government Orders will be extended by 15 minutes.

It is my duty pursuant to subsection 532(4) of the Canada Elections Act to inform the House that a communication has been received from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the contestation of the election in the riding of Terrebonne in the province of Quebec. I am therefore tabling in the House, in both official languages, the decision of the court in this matter. The Chair has …

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The hon. member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles.

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The hon. member for Saskatoon West.

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I need to hear the questions and answers so I can tell if any rules are being broken. The hon. Minister of Public Safety, from the top, please.

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The hon. Minister of Jobs and Families.

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I would like to make a brief reminder to everyone. Even though members can sometimes get passionate, please avoid banging too hard on the podium because it can be dangerous for the interpreters. The hon. member for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis.

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I did not hear the language in question. I do not know if the hon. member wants to address this one way or the other. I did not hear the comment. The hon. member for Lakeland.

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The first time, nobody heard it. The second time, unfortunately, we had to hear it. The hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques Cartier.

Routine Proceedings

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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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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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. There being no dissenting voice, 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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Is the hon. member reading a statement or summarizing the petition?

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No. Is the hon. member simply summarizing the petition or reading a statement about the petition?

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The hon. member may continue.

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Is it agreed?

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. (Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to the order made on Wednesday, February 11, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill S-210 under Private Members' Business.

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. (Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

Private Members' Business

I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, the time provided for Government Orders will be extended by 36 minutes.

Routine Proceedings

All those opposed to the hon. member 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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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. There being no dissenting voice, 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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Is that agreed?

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Once again, I am standing. The hon. member for Saint-Jean.

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Excuse me, but there are limits. The hon. minister.

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to order made on Wednesday, February 11, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-227 under Private Members' Business.

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The hon. member for Foothills has the floor.

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We need to hear this. The hon. government House leader, from the top.

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That is much appreciated. It is an honourable gesture. I thank the hon. member.

Government Orders

It being 3:13 p.m., pursuant to order made on Wednesday, February 11, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of the member for Calgary Nose Hill relating to the Business of Supply. Call in the members. And the bells having rung:

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The question is as follows. May I dispense?

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[Chair read text of motion to House]

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I declare the motion defeated.