Parliamentary Speeches

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. (Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

I invite the House to take note that today we are using the wooden mace. This mace is a reminder of the fire that claimed seven lives and destroyed the original Parliament Buildings, except for the library, on the night of February 3, 1916. Among the items destroyed in that fire was the old mace. The wooden copy that we see today was subsequently made and was used temporarily until the current one…

Oral Questions

The hon. member for Regina—Lewvan.

Routine Proceedings

I just want to remind members that for the period of routine proceedings, we summarize the petitions rather than make statements.

Routine Proceedings

Is that agreed?

Routine Proceedings

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Statements By Members

The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola.

Statements By Members

The member is not referring to this guy, I hope. His comments should go through the Chair. The hon. member for Terrebonne.

Oral Questions

I think we will have to start that from the top.

Oral Questions

I think the member knows, and he clearly did not mean to do that, I hope.

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Order. I cannot hear anything, because there is too much noise. The hon. Minister of Jobs and Families.

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The hon. member for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong.

Oral Questions

Again, questions must be directed through the Chair. The hon. Minister of Industry.

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That really sounds like debate.

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I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of the Right Hon. Stephen Harper, the 22nd prime minister of Canada. Prime Minister Harper is here today on the occasion of the unveiling of his official portrait.

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Following discussions among representatives of all parties of the House, I understand there is an agreement to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the tragic accident that occurred in Alberta. I invite hon. members to rise. [A moment of silence observed]

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Yes, indeed, we have to be careful about using epithets, because they have the potential for creating disorder. The member's point is well taken, and I hope all members will observe that advice. The hon. government House leader is rising on a point of order.

Government Orders

It being 3:10 p.m., pursuant to order made on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑18. Call in the members.

Government Orders

I declare the motion carried. (Bill read the second time and referred to a committee) Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on International Trade. I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded division, the time provided for Government Orders will be extended by 12 minutes.

Government Orders

I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on January 28 by the chief government whip concerning voting procedures in the House. Following the taking of the recorded division on the opposition motion earlier that day, the government whip rose to inform the Chair that the member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley had voted both in person and electronically, but that he was not in his seat during…

Oral Questions

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

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I would not call that an incendiary statement. From the top, the hon. government House leader.

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This is a very exciting question. It is creating a lot of excitement. Let us pause for a second. The hon. Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, from the top, please.

Government Orders

We have heard from all parties, and that is where we will end with this matter.

Government Orders

I also would like to read a second ruling. In my statement of October 20, 2025, on the management of Private Members’ Business, I expressed concern that Bill C-222, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code (death of a child), appeared to infringe on the Crown’s financial prerogative. At the time, I encouraged members who wished to make arguments about whether or not …

Government Orders

The member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley was not in his seat when he voted.

Government Orders

Well, I guess that was an error, but the point is that he did vote electronically afterwards. In the absence of an in-person vote's counting, the fallback was on the electronic vote. However, I stressed the other day that the situation was not ideal, because it does not really respect proper decorum, and I appeal to all members to respect proper decorum. In this new procedural environment for voti…

Government Orders

That is correct.

Government Orders

It is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation, namely Mr. Blair, member for the electoral district of Scarborough Southwest, by resignation effective earlier today. Pursuant to paragraph 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have addressed a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill this vacancy. …

Private Members' Business

The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-228.

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion defeated.

The hon. member for Kitchener—Conestoga will be leading us in the singing of O Canada today. [Members sang the national anthem]

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

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The hon. member for Middlesex—London.

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The hon. member for Ponoka—Didsbury has the floor.

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The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.

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I have been putting up with a lot of loud noise coming from my left, but I have to call it out now because I am having trouble hearing the hon. member. Could the hon. member take it from the top, please.

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I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of the hon. Myles McDougall, Minister of Advanced Education for Alberta.

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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)

Government Orders

It being 3:15 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion relating to the Business of Supply. Call in the members. Before the Clerk announced the results of the vote:

Government Orders

It is the electronic vote that will count. It is not ideal.

Government Orders

I declare the motion defeated.

Private Members' Business

It is noted. I thank the hon. member for his point of order. We will get back to him on that. I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, the time provided for Government Orders will be extended by 27 minutes.

Oral Questions

The hon. Secretary of State for Combatting Crime.

Routine Proceedings

Is it agreed?

Routine Proceedings

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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)

Statements by Members

We shall see the member there. The hon. member for Windsor—Tecumseh—Lakeshore.

Oral Questions

The hon. Leader of the Opposition.

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The hon. Leader of the Opposition.