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Private Members' Business
I thank the member for Regina—Qu'Appelle for his intervention on this matter. I am certainly going to review the blues and very much reflect upon what the member has raised about previous ruling that the member had the benefit of sharing with this House when he occupied the chair. I think the member has made a prima facie case as to why it is important to make sure that questions asked quickly com… Read full speechShow less
I thank the member for Regina—Qu'Appelle for his intervention on this matter. I am certainly going to review the blues and very much reflect upon what the member has raised about previous ruling that the member had the benefit of sharing with this House when he occupied the chair. I think the member has made a prima facie case as to why it is important to make sure that questions asked quickly come to a point relating to the administrative affairs of government or of a committee chair. It will be useful in the reflection I am working on as we speak, on which I will come back to the House, on the point of order originally raised by the hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby. Speaking of which, I see the hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby on his feet. I am assuming it is on a point of order. I hope it is a new point of order the member is going to make, because I think we have exhausted, on all sides of this House, the issues that have been raised, which are going to be helpful to me in making my determination. The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby.
Private Members' Business
I thank all members for their interventions, and I also appreciate the interventions being brief. I would like to thank again the member for Regina—Qu'Appelle for a very substantive intervention. I hope to come back to the House soon. It might be after the constituency break, but I hope it can be sooner than that.
Oral Questions
It is always good to have a bit of levity, but that is not a point of order.
Government Orders
It being 3:30 p.m., pursuant to order made on Monday, November 6, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions on the motion at report stage of Bill C-34. Call in the members. And the bells having rung:
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The question is on Motion No. 1. A vote on this motion also applies to Motion No. 2.
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I declare Motion No. 1 carried. I therefore declare Motion No. 2 carried. The next question is on Motion No. 3. 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 Motion No. 3 lost.
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The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be 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.
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I declare the motion carried.
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I would like to thank the hon. Chief Government Whip for his intervention. I would also like to thank everyone who participated and added their comments on this matter. I will take all of that under advisement and come back to the House with my comments.
It is my duty to lay upon the table, pursuant to subsection 23(5) of the Auditor General Act, the fall 2023 reports of the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development. Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), these reports are deemed to have been permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.
Oral Questions
I am not certain if that question has to do with the administration of the House, but I see the right hon. Prime Minister is rising.
Oral Questions
Colleagues, I am having some difficulty hearing members ask questions and answer them. I would ask members to please not engage in conversations across the aisle until they have the floor. The hon. member for Parry Sound—Muskoka.
Oral Questions
I am going to ask the member for South Shore—St. Margarets and his neighbour to please take the floor when a question comes to them. Then we can listen to the answer without any problem. The hon. member for Kenora.
Oral Questions
I urge all members to listen to their whips' instructions about keeping quiet in the House. The hon. member for Drummond.
Oral Questions
I would like to thank the hon. member for raising this issue. I will take a look at that and get back to the House if necessary. I thank the member for Perth—Wellington. The hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier on a point of order.
Oral Questions
I would like to continue with the member's question but, unfortunately, I have already heard several indications that consent is not unanimous. I thank the hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier. The hon. member for Elmwood—Transcona on a point of order.
Oral Questions
Order. I was not able to hear who said a certain comment, but every member who is recognized to speak has the right to do so until the time expires and the Speaker lets that person know. The hon. member for Lethbridge.
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I would like to remind members that I am quite aware of the time members have to pose and respond to questions. I politely decline their reminders as to how to do that. The hon. Minister of Health.
Oral Questions
I would like to remind all members, in terms of their preparation of questions, that the questions should be directed toward the government, parliamentary secretaries or committee chairs and related to the business of the government or the House. A question posed to a member is not normally recognized. The minister is standing up on this issue. If he wishes to answer the question, he certainly can… Read full speechShow less
I would like to remind all members, in terms of their preparation of questions, that the questions should be directed toward the government, parliamentary secretaries or committee chairs and related to the business of the government or the House. A question posed to a member is not normally recognized. The minister is standing up on this issue. If he wishes to answer the question, he certainly can. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Oral Questions
I would like to point out that, although the preamble to that hybrid question dealt with a member who was not from the government, the final part was directed toward the Prime Minister. The hon. minister.
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I would like to remind all members that referring to a particular member using a mock title is not considered parliamentary. The hon. minister.
Oral Questions
I would like to thank the member for Provencher for pointing that out. As the Speaker, I would like to apologize to the member for making that declaration. I did not make the connection between the member's name and the role he plays in government, so I convey my apologies to the hon. member for Provencher.
Oral Questions
I would like to thank the member for Elmwood—Transcona for raising this issue. It is an important issue to clarify for all members who are here. When a member of Parliament, an individual, is referred to with a mock title, a mock name or a mock riding name, that is considered unparliamentary. When referring to a party or to the group, as much as I personally do not find it very helpful, it has bee… Read full speechShow less
I would like to thank the member for Elmwood—Transcona for raising this issue. It is an important issue to clarify for all members who are here. When a member of Parliament, an individual, is referred to with a mock title, a mock name or a mock riding name, that is considered unparliamentary. When referring to a party or to the group, as much as I personally do not find it very helpful, it has been the tradition of this place to allow those comments, which are not being directed towards an individual member, to be considered acceptable in the House. I would like to take this opportunity to remind all members, in order to ensure that there is decorum in the House, as well as to show fundamental respect to all parties, which are composed of members, to please exercise great restraint when referring to a group of folks in a tone that could be interpreted as mocking.
Oral Questions
I would like to thank the member for Kitchener Centre. As a matter of fact, this issue was raised by the member for New Westminster—Burnaby last week. The Chair is currently considering this matter, and I will be coming back to members in the days to follow. I am going to recognize the member for Lakeland, but I would ask her to try to make her point of order very brief so that we can move on to t… Read full speechShow less
I would like to thank the member for Kitchener Centre. As a matter of fact, this issue was raised by the member for New Westminster—Burnaby last week. The Chair is currently considering this matter, and I will be coming back to members in the days to follow. I am going to recognize the member for Lakeland, but I would ask her to try to make her point of order very brief so that we can move on to the business of the House.
Oral Questions
Would the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay please take a seat? I will recognize him in due order. I would like to thank the member for Lakeland for raising this issue. That is part of my reflections, but I can mention that it is a long tradition in the House that sometimes questions might take the form of a hybrid method. From time to time, Speakers have tried to curtail this. I know that my pred… Read full speechShow less
Would the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay please take a seat? I will recognize him in due order. I would like to thank the member for Lakeland for raising this issue. That is part of my reflections, but I can mention that it is a long tradition in the House that sometimes questions might take the form of a hybrid method. From time to time, Speakers have tried to curtail this. I know that my predecessor from Regina—Qu'Appelle tried to do this as well, to get people to not ask questions that start off in one direction and then, at the last minute, switch into a matter of government administration. This is something that is being considered. I will get back to all members, as I have promised to get back to the member for New Westminster—Burnaby. The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay is rising on a point of order.
Government Orders
I thank the hon. member for Perth—Wellington for bringing this to the attention of the House. It was very honourably done. Because the vote has already been tabulated and reported to the House, we would require the unanimous consent of the House to remove that vote. Does the member have unanimous consent?
Government Orders
On the same point of order, the hon. parliamentary secretary. I hope he will come straight to the point.
Private Members' Business
I thank the member for raising this issue. Indeed, I did make that statement, but quite quickly it was brought to my attention by some hon. members that the adjectives used were considered to be fair game. Therefore, I have relented in pursuing that point. I thank the hon. member, and I would encourage all members to try to be judicious. Continuing debate, the hon. member for Burnaby South.
Government Orders
That is not a point of order. I think we have finished with all the matters which were raised right now. I have promised members that I will come back to them on the original issue that was raised. I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded division, Government Orders will be extended by 12 minutes. There are two members who have their hands up. The hon. member for Saanich—G… Read full speechShow less
That is not a point of order. I think we have finished with all the matters which were raised right now. I have promised members that I will come back to them on the original issue that was raised. I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded division, Government Orders will be extended by 12 minutes. There are two members who have their hands up. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
Oral Questions
I am going to ask all members, especially the member for Battle River—Crowfoot, to please listen to the responses that are to offered. I would ask all members to listen to that member when that member does take the floor. The hon. member for London—Fanshawe.
Oral Questions
I would like to encourage all members to please hold their comments until they have the floor to ask a question or to give an answer. That way we can hear everything that is going on from one end of the House to the other end of the House. The hon. minister.
Oral Questions
Once again, before I return to the member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman, I will ask all colleagues to please when they have the floor, use it, but when they do not have the floor, listen to the person who does. I would like to give the hon. member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman the opportunity to start his question from the top.
Oral Questions
I would have liked to have heard the end of the hon. member's question. Unfortunately, his time had expired, and then some. This is the reason why it is important for both sides of the House to allow a member to ask a question without interrupting, so we can hear the question and the member can profit from the full time to which the member would be entitled. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Government Orders
Let me assure all members that I understood very clearly the substance of what was raised and the act that was raised. I offered the member who was accused of doing the act an opportunity to explain it to the House and present his apologies. The member gave an explanation. I am going to take this matter back. There is no more reason for us to dispute this matter, aside from holding up the affairs … Read full speechShow less
Let me assure all members that I understood very clearly the substance of what was raised and the act that was raised. I offered the member who was accused of doing the act an opportunity to explain it to the House and present his apologies. The member gave an explanation. I am going to take this matter back. There is no more reason for us to dispute this matter, aside from holding up the affairs of this House. Let me reassure all members that I look at all of their interventions very carefully, but at this point, I have not heard a new point of order being raised. The hon. member for Grande Prairie—Mackenzie.
Oral Questions
Colleagues, I would like to thank the member for Battle River—Crowfoot and other members who rose on the same issue. I would like to thank the hon. member for Etobicoke Centre for rising to apologize. This is a good opportunity for me to remind all members that, while the House is in session, we are not to use our devices for phone calls or for recording. These rules are important for all of us, s… Read full speechShow less
Colleagues, I would like to thank the member for Battle River—Crowfoot and other members who rose on the same issue. I would like to thank the hon. member for Etobicoke Centre for rising to apologize. This is a good opportunity for me to remind all members that, while the House is in session, we are not to use our devices for phone calls or for recording. These rules are important for all of us, so we can freely exercise our roles as members of Parliament. As we know, we have very clear rules in terms of how the cameras provided by CPAC are used in this place. With the advent of new technologies, we have to be very mindful, so I thank all members for that. I see the hon. whip for the official opposition rising on the same point of order.
Oral Questions
I am certain that all members, who are listening carefully to the Chair, will take it upon themselves to act honourably. I think what the hon. member has raised is an important issue, and I would trust that, when the member presented his apology, he also took corrective action to that effect.
Government Orders
It being 3:22 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion of the member for Carleton relating to the business of supply. Call in the members.
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I declare the motion lost.
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We are getting close to debate. I see the hon. member for Avalon rising in response to the point of order.
Government Orders
Colleagues, we had a point of order raising a very serious issue of comportment, decorum and respect in the House. The member to whom it was directed rose and indicated that this was not done on purpose. I am placed in a very difficult situation. If hon. colleagues will allow me, I will take a look at this issue, but let me say this. When members are offered an opportunity to explain their actions… Read full speechShow less
Colleagues, we had a point of order raising a very serious issue of comportment, decorum and respect in the House. The member to whom it was directed rose and indicated that this was not done on purpose. I am placed in a very difficult situation. If hon. colleagues will allow me, I will take a look at this issue, but let me say this. When members are offered an opportunity to explain their actions and they do, usually the matter is closed. This has raised some disorder in the House. I will take a look at it, and if necessary, I will come back to the House. I hope this will be the end of the points of order on this particular issue. The hon. member for South Shore—St. Margarets is rising on a point of order.
Government Orders
I just indicated to all members of the House that I am going to take a look at the video and will come back to members if it is necessary. The hon. member for Northumberland—Peterborough South is rising on a point of order.
Government Orders
I heard the point raised by the hon. member. It is a very serious point. The hon. member it concerned rose to offer an explanation. I am going to review the video on this and come back to the House if necessary. The hon. member for Gatineau.
Government Orders
That strikes me as being on the same matter, and I have already explained to this House what I am going to do on it. If there are no related points of order on this, I am going to suggest that we move on to the business of the House. I recognize the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot and hope he heard my statement.
Government Orders
I am going to ask the hon. member for Grande Prairie—Mackenzie to get right to the point so we can move on with the affairs of the House.
Government Orders
I regret that the member feels this way. However, as Chair, I feel that I have heard the point raised by the chief whip of the opposition. It was an important point and very well made. I wanted to hear if there were any new points related to it and no new points were raised. I asked the hon. member to rise and he offered his excuse. I indicated to all members, based on what was raised by the hon. … Read full speechShow less
I regret that the member feels this way. However, as Chair, I feel that I have heard the point raised by the chief whip of the opposition. It was an important point and very well made. I wanted to hear if there were any new points related to it and no new points were raised. I asked the hon. member to rise and he offered his excuse. I indicated to all members, based on what was raised by the hon. whip of the opposition, that I am going to look at this matter and come back to this House if it is necessary to do so. I hope the member for Miramichi is rising on a new point of order. If it is the same one, I think I have heard enough and we should move on to the next item of the House.
Government Orders
It is because the Chair is standing up. I am going to allow the member to—