Parliamentary Speeches

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Let us move on to the next question. The member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles.

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

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I will let the hon. member start over but without gesticulation. The hon. member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas.

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Obviously some members want to hear this over and over again. From the top, the hon. member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas.

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The hon. member for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes.

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The hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill.

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I would remind the member to address his comments through the Chair. The hon. member for Vancouver Kingsway.

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Is it agreed?

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The hon. member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel—Alnôbak may sit in another seat. The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan is rising on a point of order.

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I would allow a bit of a preamble, but I did not think that the second part of the question respected the rules in this case, so I ruled it out of order. I have heard enough to reach a conclusion. It being 3:12 p.m., pursuant to order made on Monday, November 24, the House will now proceed to tributes to the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel—Alnôbak.

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I think we are going too far here. We are talking about hearsay that has not been proven. It has nothing to do with the government's policies. Therefore, I cannot allow this question.

The hon. member for Haldimand—Norfolk will be leading us in the singing of the national anthem today. [Members sang the national anthem]

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The hon. member for Barrie South—Innisfil.

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We are so close to the line there that we are actually stepping over it. The hon. opposition leader can continue, but maybe in a different vein.

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The hon. member for Beloeil—Chambly.

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Is the hon. member aware that his question has to be related to government business?

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I do not see how the question relates to a federal government policy. It is about provincial laws. Quite frankly, I am not sure I can allow this question. The member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles has the floor to try again.

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The hon. member for Repentigny.

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The hon. member for Louis-Saint-Laurent.

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I could see that coming. In the business, it is called an applause line. The member may start from the top.

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We have unfettered freedom of speech in this chamber, and I recognize that, but I think both sides have to refrain from provocation. I think that can lead to disorder, which is unparliamentary. The hon. member for Oshawa.

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The hon. member for Niagara Falls—Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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Your question had nothing to do with government operations. It had to do with a provincial election law and hearsay. It has nothing to do with the federal government's policies or programs. The hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière.

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I did so with good reason. I feel for the member. These things happen sometimes. The hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé.

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In my opinion, it was not a question that had to do with the policies or programs of the federal government or cabinet. That is why I did not allow the question. The hon. member is rising on another point of order.

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Dear colleagues, Thank you for your words, your kind thoughts and the deep respect you have shown our dear colleague, the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel—Alnôbak. Every member of the House knows that uncertainty and change are the hallmarks of politics. Being elected and serving as a member of Parliament is usually a relatively short chapter in a career, a matter of a few years, if we are luck…

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I want to thank our colleagues for their interventions and for sharing their insights and comments on such a sad yet important subject that concerns us all. I wish to inform the House that because of the ministerial statement, Government Orders will be extended by 37 minutes.

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Is there unanimous consent?

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I believe the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands seeks unanimous consent to speak to this important issue. Is there unanimous consent?

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Is that agreed?

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The hon. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

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Excuse me.

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I'm waiting for it to get a little quieter. The hon. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

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I cannot imagine what we have in store for Wednesday. The hon. Leader of the Opposition.

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Just a moment. Even though the member is a bit far away, I do have speakers. However, even with the speakers, I could not hear him. I invite the hon. member for Repentigny to start again from the beginning.

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The hon. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.

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I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on November 17 by the member for Edmonton West regarding information the Parliamentary Budget Officer requested from the government. The member alleged that a contempt of the House was committed when the government refused to provide in a timely manner information about measures in the 2025 budget, particularly the comprehensive expendi…

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The hon. Minister of Fisheries can start from the top.

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In any event, it is true that when it comes to requests for emergency debates, it is a ruling of the Speaker. If the Chair rules against an emergency debate, it does not mean that the subject matter is not important, only that the specific criteria for granting one have not been met.

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At the beginning of question period, we were at the end of the speech by the hon. member for Compton—Stanstead. There are five minutes remaining for questions and comments.

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Order. Let us take a little pause and let the noise level drop a bit. The government House leader may continue.

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Let us pause for a moment and bring the temperature down. The hon. Minister of Finance and National Revenue.

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The hon. member for Oxford.

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The hon. parliamentary secretary.

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The hon. member for Cambridge.

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The hon. member for Thornhill.

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I thank the hon. Leader of the Opposition for his intervention. However, I am not satisfied that the request meets the requirements of the Standing Orders at this time. That being said, I know that this is a topic of great interest to many members. I want to assure the House that I am open to reconsidering the request at a later date if the situation warrants.

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I draw the attention of hon. members to the presence in the gallery of the 2025 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Impact Award winners. They are Joshua Steckley, Jason Edward Lewis, Kamari Maxine Clarke, Tara McGee, Chief David Diabo and Myriam Denov. I would also like to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of a Canadian crew member from NASA's Artemis II mis…

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I invite all hon. members to join Mr. Hansen and me in the Speaker's salon, room 233-S, immediately following question period for a reception in his honour.