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This is not a challenge to the Chair. Can we please allow the member to speak? The hon. member for Winnipeg Centre.
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I ask the hon. member for Miramichi—Grand Lake not to take the floor unless he is recognized. The hon. member for Fort McMurray—Cold Lake.
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None of these questions have to deal with the administration of government, but I see that the Prime Minister is rising to his feet. The right hon. Prime Minister.
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I would ask the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot to please not take the microphone when the Speaker is on his feet or when other speakers who have been recognized by the Speaker are taking the floor. The hon. Leader of the Opposition.
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The hon. Leader of the Opposition.
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Colleagues, I try to encourage as much freedom as possible in terms of the way people express themselves here. I am going to ask hon. members to, as much as possible, refrain from using language that is directed at particular members and is considered insulting to those members. I have spoken about this in a previous ruling. I am going to ask the hon. member for Calgary Forest Lawn to start his qu…
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I am going to come back to members on this matter, but I am going to encourage all members to please keep their counsel when they are not recognized by the Chair. The hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
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Order. This is precisely why we should be very mindful of our language, because things will be said on all sides, which is going to be disturbing to the order of the House. I am going to come back to this matter, and I will ask the Deputy Prime Minister to start her question again without using those words. The hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
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There have been a few answers today in which comments were addressed directly to the members. Members must go through the Chair.
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For the second time today, I am going to ask the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot to please not take the floor when he is not recognized. I would not like to do this a third time. The hon. member for Hastings—Lennox and Addington has the floor.
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I have been having difficulty hearing the answer to the question, and I would ask hon. members to please allow us to hear the answer. There was a lot of heckling from the moment the member stood up. I am going to ask the hon. parliamentary secretary to start from the top.
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It being 3:20 p.m., pursuant to the order made on October 21, I invite all hon. members to rise and observe a moment of silence to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attack on Parliament Hill. [A moment of silence observed]
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Hon. colleagues, thank you for your kind words on this sad anniversary. Many of us remember that day 10 years ago, and many of us can picture that day 10 years ago, but it affects us all. We all mourn the terrible and senseless death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo. We honour him and remember his sacrifice and his service to our country. Our hearts and prayers are with his loved ones, who miss him stil…
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I thank the hon. member for raising this point. There is a lot of lively debate going on in the House, and the Chair will monitor it very carefully. I would encourage all members to be judicious in their choice of words. The hon. member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman.
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Colleagues, I will move on to the answer from the hon. member for Calgary Rocky Ridge, but I encourage all members not to call into question the courage of members. It is an important aspect of maintaining parliamentary politeness in this place. The hon. member for Calgary Rocky Ridge has the floor.
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I am just going to stop the hon. member there. The hon. member for Waterloo very carefully and artfully pointed out the people who are present. She made a specific point of not referring to people who are absent. I am going to let the hon. member for Waterloo briefly pose her question.
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Before moving on to the member's answer, I want to respond to the member for Berthier—Maskinongé. I appreciate his comments about using parliamentary language. While that word is not forbidden, it is borderline. I heard it from both sides of the House, which is why I wanted to call everyone to order. The hon. member for Calgary Rocky Ridge.
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I see that the member quickly caught himself. I remind all members to be very careful. When there is a current member of the House, out of respect, we use their riding name or title they hold. The hon. member for Banff—Airdrie.
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I know all members have had the opportunity to have a restful break and come back to the House with lots of enthusiasm, but I am going to ask the hon. member for Waterloo not to take the floor unless recognized by the Speaker, so there is not a back and forth between members. The hon. member for Rivière‑des‑Mille‑Îles.
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The hon. member for Winnipeg North is rising on a point of order.
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The hon. member for Kelowna—Lake Country is rising on a point of order.
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Colleagues, declarations by members, or S. O. 31s, are an important opportunity for all members to express themselves freely. The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo knows that very well and caught my eye. I would ask him not to take the floor unless recognized by the Speaker. The hon. member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley.
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It is very good to welcome and recognize the hon. member for Etobicoke North.
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Is that agreed?
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Although the hon. minister did not make reference to a particular member, I encourage all members to skate further away from the line, especially in regard to using that word. The hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle.
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The Chair is having some difficulty hearing the answer of the hon. minister. I will ask the hon. minister to start from the top, and will ask the hon. member for Foothills not to speak when not recognized by the Chair. The hon. minister.
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I can take some slings and arrows, but I am certain the hon. member was not referring to the Speaker. The hon. member for Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa.
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I wish to inform the House that I have received two notices for an emergency debate concerning the same subject. I invite the hon. members for Calgary Skyview and Burnaby South to rise and make brief interventions. The hon. member for Calgary Skyview.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
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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. 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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I thank the hon. members for Burnaby South and Calgary Skyview for their interventions. These requests meet the criteria, and I am prepared to grant an emergency debate regarding the RCMP's allegations concerning foreign interference from India. This debate will be held later today at the ordinary hour of adjournment.
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I am certain the hon. member caught himself on that issue of not mentioning names of members, but I will ask the hon. member to withdraw that and phrase it in the appropriate way.
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Before we move on to the next rubric, I would like to remind all members of the practice of the House when petitions are presented. First, clearly, we should not use the name of a particular member; we only use the name of their riding. Second, members should summarize the content of the petition as opposed to reading it verbatim. Third, the common practice is not to express whether the member agr…
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Order. I am certain all members would like to hear the answer. The hon. member for Niagara West.
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Having reached the expiry of the time provided for today's debate, the House will resume consideration of the privilege motion at the next sitting of the House.
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The House will now proceed to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely the RCMP allegations concerning foreign interference from the Government of India.
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I hate to interrupt the hon. member for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound, but he will have three minutes and about 30 seconds left in questions and comments when this question of privilege debate resumes.
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Order. I have mentioned before in question period that it is inappropriate to comment on the looks of any member, and I again point that out. I will invite the hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes to start his question again without the comments that caused the Speaker to rise.
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There is a quorum call and indeed, the hon. member is correct. The bells will be rung. And the bells having rung:
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At this point, we do have quorum in the House. The hon. member for Langley—Aldergrove.
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I would remind members that it is important not to use members' names, even if it is in reference to oneself. The hon. member for Rosemont—La Petite‑Patrie.
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I would like to ensure we treat all members with the respect and dignity they deserve. The hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
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Before moving on to the point of order, I would like to wish all members and all of my colleagues a happy break in their riding, for those who are leaving immediately after question period. I wish you and your families a happy Thanksgiving.
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I thank all hon. members. I see that no one else is rising on the same point of order. As I indicated earlier, the hon. member rephrased the question after the matter was brought to his attention. If it is necessary, I will look into the matter further, but for the time being I would like to let hon. members know that it was brought up and recognized by the Speaker. I hope we can move on.
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Is that agreed?
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The hon. member for Langley—Aldergrove.
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Having reached the expiry of the time provided for today's debate, the House will resume consideration of the privilege motion at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 21. Pursuant to Standing Order 94, I wish to inform hon. members that Private Members' Business will be suspended on that day. It being 2:30 p.m., the House stands adjourned until Monday, October 21, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(…
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