Parliamentary Speeches

Oral Questions

The hon. member for Foothills, who has just had two questions, can have more questions if they could work that out with their leadership, but not at this time. I will be happy to recognize the hon. member for Foothills when he stands up on his feet when it is time for the people from his political formation to get a question. The hon. member for Thérèse‑De Blainville.

Oral Questions

The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo is rising on a point of order.

Oral Questions

I thank the hon. member for raising this issue. It is an important point on the importance of Standing Order 31. I know that Statements by Members is usually the time that members are coming from committee and entering the House. I would encourage all members to take their seats quietly so that members can give their declarations appropriately and share these important issues and this important ti…

Government Orders

I am also now ready to rule on the point of order raised on September 27, 2024, by the member for Edmonton Strathcona concerning an alleged personal insult made by the member for Calgary Heritage during a statement delivered pursuant to Standing Order 31. In her intervention, the member for Edmonton Strathcona alleged that the member for Calgary Heritage used a personal insult directed at the memb…

Government Orders

I thank the hon. member for Don Valley West for rising on this important distinction. I want to make sure that the hon. member understands that the sexual harassment policy applies outside the House. It is one where, as quite rightly pointed out, it is not the intent of the comment but of course how it is received that matters. However, again, that applies outside the House. If members want to hav…

Government Orders

I thank the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle for raising that point of order. At the time, if I recall, the Chair felt that the comments had been withdrawn, but I will check Hansard and come back to the House if necessary. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is rising on a point of order.

Government Orders

I thank the hon. parliamentary secretary. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona.

Government Orders

The Chair has heard many comments on this and I will come back to the House after advisement, if necessary. I see the hon. member for Vancouver East is rising on a point of order.

Government Orders

I will invite the hon. member to take a look at the ruling I made a couple of minutes ago. I would be happy to provide her with a copy of that and then we will have an opportunity to have a further discussion.

Government Orders

I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on September 17, 2024, by the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes on the alleged failure of a witness to provide information to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. In his intervention, the member referred to events described in the 12th report of the committee, presented to the Hous…

Emergency Debate

I regret that the Chair did not hear the comments as there was a transition between two Speakers, but I will come back later on that point. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Kitchener Centre.

Emergency Debate

I have two things. First, I would like to remind all members that questions and answers should be put through the Chair and not directly to members. The second is to allow a member the time allotted. I did ask for a very brief question. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona can give a brief answer.

Emergency Debate

I would ask the hon. member to quickly wrap up.

Emergency Debate

I would ask all members to look at the Chair when answering questions. I will give you signals to keep you from going over time.

Emergency Debate

I ask the hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona to please hold her time until she has an opportunity to speak, when she is recognized. I insist on this for all members. This is a very sensitive issue, and I congratulate all members for being patient with each other as we explore a very sensitive issue. The hon. member for Wellington—Halton Hills.

Emergency Debate

Again I would like to remind all members not to take the floor until they are recognized to do so. This is a way we can make sure we have maximum participation by members and also have pointed, passionate, but in the end parliamentary, debates. The hon. member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot.

Government Orders

I am now ready to rule on the points of order raised on September 18 by the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands and September 19 by the member for New Westminster─Burnaby concerning disrespectful or offensive remarks. At the same time, the Chair will offer some comments on certain actions taken during the second of these sittings, as promised on Monday. Referring to statements made during question per…

Oral Questions

Even when members are not recognized on the floor and should not be speaking, I always invite them to be very mindful of the accusations they make of other members. The hon. member for Kenora.

Government Orders

Colleagues, I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on September 16 by the House leader of the official opposition, concerning the alleged failure to produce documents pertaining to Sustainable Development Technology Canada. In his intervention, the opposition House leader argued that several government departments and agencies failed to adhere to a House order for the productio…

Government Orders

We will suspend the House for a couple of minutes to allow the House leader of the official opposition to approach the table to discuss putting this matter in the proper form. (The sitting of the House was suspended at 5:32 p.m.)

Government Orders

I am sorry to interrupt the hon. member. I am going to speak. The member may continue her intervention during questions and comments.

Government Orders

I thank the hon. member. I still believe the Chair's response stands. The member for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies is rising on a point of order.

Government Orders

I am going to the hon. member for Shefford to finish her question, and then we will go to the member for Calgary Nose Hill for a response.

Statements by Members

I am certain all members extend their prayers and thoughts to the member's family, especially to his sister. The hon. member for Scarborough Centre.

Statements by Members

Colleagues, I indicated in my ruling earlier today that I would offer the leader of the official opposition the opportunity to make amends regarding the words he used last week. Unless he did so, I would remove questions from him during question period today. Having not received such a commitment on his part, and the member having not withdrawn his comments, the Chair will remove three questions f…

Oral Questions

I know that all members get passionate when it comes to questions and answers, but we must make sure that we show a fundamental respect for all members. I know that the hon. member for Calgary Signal Hill is a veteran of this place and other places. I am certain he knows how to make sure his language is appropriate. The hon. member for Bay of Quinte.

Oral Questions

The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan is rising on his feet, and I will recognize him in due time. However, so that the member does not have to get up twice, I recognize the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the government House leader is rising on the same point of order.

Oral Questions

Before I move to the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, I will speak to the points raised by the hon. parliamentary secretary, as well as those raised by the member for Edmonton Strathcona. The Speaker has made a ruling on this decision. I would encourage all members to read it very carefully. As we know, when there is something that contributes to Standing Order 18, the Speaker has some …

Oral Questions

I thank the hon. member for Winnipeg South Centre for a thoughtful intervention, and I will take this opportunity to remind all members of the House that the most important thing that we can do, despite pursuing the interests of our constituents passionately and pointedly, is to make sure that there is a fundamental respect between all members. This is a point that the Chair has made and that chai…

Oral Questions

Colleagues, please keep your comments to yourselves so the Chair can listen to the point of order being raised by the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, who was referenced in some other points of order. I think it is fair to allow him to raise his point of order, uninterrupted, to the Chair.

Oral Questions

Colleagues, I am going to ask the hon. member to please get to his point. It is very important that we do, or this may be perceived as engaging in debate.

Oral Questions

Colleagues, I am going to invite the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan to get to the point immediately so that we can address the allegations that were made. He is almost there. We can then move on in the House.

Oral Questions

I see the hon. member for Don Valley West rising on a point of order. I hope it will be germane to the issue at hand. The Chair will consider this and come back to the House, if necessary.

Oral Questions

Colleagues, I appreciate the points of view raised by the members. I appreciate the hon. member for getting up and offering his perspective. The Chair is obviously going to take this matter under advisement. I will just say this, which I think is really important. One of the best ways to avoid these kinds of situations is to make sure that members do not speak out of turn. In that way, we do not h…

Oral Questions

The hon. member is raising an issue that was brought up and decided by the Chair in a decision made by last week. I will invite the hon. member to sit down and take a look at the ruling that is here.

Oral Questions

I am moving on. Is the hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona rising on the same point of order?

Oral Questions

The Chair has already given his opinion. The hon. member is an experienced member, and she understands the process available to her.

Oral Questions

I am afraid not.

Oral Questions

Colleagues, just as I said earlier, I would ask all members to please not take the floor unless they are recognized by the Speaker so we can hear the questions and we can hear the answers. The right hon. Prime Minister, from the top, please.

Oral Questions

Colleagues, I heard comments, but because they were not on microphone, I chose not to get up. I would ask, nonetheless, that we all treat each other with the presumption of honour and respect. I will ask the Prime Minister to please withdraw that comment and to start his comment again.

Private Members' Business

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. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried.

Private Members' Business

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. The hon. member for Kildonan—St. Paul.

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried. (Bill read the third time and passed)

Private Members' Business

I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 90 minutes.

Private Members' Business

I would like to inform the hon. minister that we have his vote recorded for third reading, but we would need to seek unanimous consent of the House to have his other vote considered.

Private Members' Business

Does the hon. member have unanimous consent to submit his vote in favour?

Private Members' Business

I wish to inform the House that the volume of earpieces will now be reset. Members using their earpiece at this time will have to readjust the volume.

Private Members' Business

Is that agreed?

It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem, led by the hon. member for Toronto—St. Paul's. [Members sang the national anthem]