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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

That is not a point of order, obviously. It being 5:15 p.m., it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the business of supply. The question is as follows. Shall I dispense?

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2026-01-27
Justice
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. member for Elmwood—Transcona.

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2026-01-27
The Economy
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

I will give the member an opportunity to respond in a moment. The hon. member for Elgin—St. Thomas—London South.

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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

[Chair read text of motion to House] 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.

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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, January 28, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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2026-01-27
National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The time provided for the consideration of Private Members' Business has now expired, and the order is dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-01-27
National Framework for Food Price Transparency Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Order. If the member is going to be quoting from the document, it is not considered a prop. I do not think he was using it necessarily as a prop. I will allow the member to carry on, to quote from it, as long as it is not being used as a prop. The hon. member.

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2026-01-27
Justice
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 6:37 p.m.)

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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I will remind the member to address his comments through the Chair.

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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Questions and comments, the hon. member for Joliette—Manawan.

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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Simcoe North.

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2026-01-27
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. I will ask members to stop the back-and-forth, especially when it is going right between the line of the Speaker and the member speaking. I will pause the time and invite the member to restart his question.

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2026-01-26
Hon. Kirsty Duncan
Procedural

Government Orders

I would invite all members to rise and observe a moment of silence in memory of our late colleague, Kirsty Duncan. [A moment of silence observed] I will say on behalf of all parliamentarians that we send our deepest love and respect to Kirsty's loved ones and family on her passing. I know that those of us who had the privilege of serving with her in this place will never forget her hard work, her …

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2026-01-26
Protecting Victims Act
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, Employment; the hon. member for York—Durham, International Trade; the hon. member for Cloverdale—Langley City, Natural Resources.

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2026-01-26
Protecting Victims Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj.

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2026-01-26
Protecting Victims Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I would just remind the hon. member to address his comments through the Chair.

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2026-01-26
Natural Resources
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24 (1). (The House adjourned at 6:57 p.m.)

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2026-01-26
Protecting Victims Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Questions and comments, the hon. member for Peace River—Westlock.

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2026-01-26
International Trade
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

Order, please. The hon. member for Cloverdale—Langley City.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. The hon. parliamentary secretary.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. We will be sure to address our comments through the Chair. The hon. member for Lac‑Saint‑Jean.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

This is a point of order, and I will hear the point of order. If there are other interventions afterwards, I will hear them as well. I will ask the member to resume.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

I thank the hon. member for Burnaby Central for his intervention. It would be a good time to remind all members of the importance of upholding the high standards of this place in committees. Further, I would add that the matter raised is a matter for the committee. The member has the opportunity to raise it in committee, and through the proper course, it would be for the chair to report it back to…

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Winnipeg North is rising on a point of order.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

The recorded division on Motion No. 1 stands deferred. The question is on Motion No. 2. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 3 to 21, 23 to 47 and 49 to 51. A negative vote on Motion No. 2 requires a question to be put on Motions Nos. 22 and 48. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participa…

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

The recorded division on Motion No. 2 stands deferred. The recorded division will also apply to Motions Nos. 3 to 21, 23 to 47 and 49 to 51. Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the recorded divisions stand further deferred until later this same day at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. I believe the member for Winnipeg North is rising on a point of order.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to give time for the member to respond. The hon. member for Saskatoon West.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

I know there is tongue firmly planted in cheek, but we will leave that for debate. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Windsor West.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

Questions and comments, the hon. member for Niagara South.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Windsor West.

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

Is the House ready for the question?

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

Perhaps the member would agree that we suspend to the call of the Chair, which will be just prior to two o'clock. Is it agreed that the House will suspend to the call of the Chair?

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

The House is suspended to the call of the Chair. (The sitting of the House was suspended at 11:58 a.m.)

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2025-12-11
Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Bord…
Procedural

Government Orders

The question is on Motion No. 1. 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.

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2025-12-10
Arab Heritage Month Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The time provided for the consideration of Private Members' Business has now expired, and the order is dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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2025-12-10
Natural Resources
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

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2025-12-10
Natural Resources
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. member for Calgary Crowfoot not being present to raise during Adjournment Proceedings the matter for which notice has been given, the notice is deemed withdrawn. The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 6:21 p.m.)

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2025-12-03
Conservation Donations
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Resuming debate. The hon. member for Jonquière has only two minutes for his speech.

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2025-12-03
Conservation Donations
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The time provided for the consideration of Private Members' Business has now expired, and the order is dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.

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2025-12-02
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Riding Mountain, Finance; the hon. member for Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford, Public Safety; the hon. member for Langley Township—Fraser Heights, The Economy.

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2025-12-02
Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. I have to give some time to the member to respond. The hon. member for Cloverdale—Langley City.

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2025-12-01
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The question is on the motion. 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 invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

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2025-12-01
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, December 3, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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2025-12-01
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Before we resume debate, I will inform the House that the technical issues with the broadcast appear to have been fixed. Going forward, members will be expected to speak from their assigned seats. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.

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2025-12-01
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I remind members to please address comments through the Chair. The hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.

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2025-12-01
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Before we allow the member for Markham—Unionville to begin his statement, I ask whether he has the unanimous consent of the House to allow him to deliver his remarks from a seat that is not assigned to him.

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2025-12-01
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I must give the hon. member for Laurentides—Labelle a little time to ask a question in 30 seconds.

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2025-12-01
Criminal Code
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola has five minutes for his right of reply.

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2025-12-01
Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act
Procedural

Government Orders

I thank the hon. member for his intervention. I am going to pause for just a second. I ask the member to hold on for a brief intervention while I consult with the Table.

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