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- Broadcasting Act8 speeches · 2021
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- Situation in Ukraine8 speeches · 2022
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- Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 16 speeches · 2024
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Government Orders
The hon. member for Montmorency—Charlevoix.
Statements by Members
The hon. member for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester.
Oral Questions
The hon. member for Kenora—Kiiwetinoong.
Oral Questions
The hon. member for Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères.
Oral Questions
Before I move on to the member for Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee, this is just a reminder to the parliamentary secretaries for ministers not to use “you”. It is through the Speaker to the member. Do not speak directly to other members. The hon. member for Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee.
Oral Questions
The hon. member for Ponoka—Didsbury.
Routine Proceedings
Is it agreed?
Routine Proceedings
Before we proceed to orders of the day, I believe there is a point of order stemming from something that happened during question period.
Routine Proceedings
I thank both gentlemen for resolving this in a civilized manner, which is much appreciated, and for quoting Standing Order 16(2), my favourite standing order as members of the House know. I believe there is another point of order, not on the same matter, from the member for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna.
Routine Proceedings
I do not believe that is a point of order. I have not heard a last name that would have been used, of one member or another member. I am going to rule that out of order.
Routine Proceedings
I invite the member for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna to take direction from the Chair and just allow me to finish. The member is still talking, but I have risen, so none of this is in Hansard right now. This is not a point of order; it is a matter of debate, and the member knows that. If members get really creative and start to make acronyms out of first letters that they are using, then maybe… Read full speechShow less
I invite the member for Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna to take direction from the Chair and just allow me to finish. The member is still talking, but I have risen, so none of this is in Hansard right now. This is not a point of order; it is a matter of debate, and the member knows that. If members get really creative and start to make acronyms out of first letters that they are using, then maybe the Speakership will have to rein it in at some point if it brings disorder to the House. During question period, it did not bring disorder to the House, which is one of the rules for whether something is deemed parliamentary or unparliamentary. Now I am going to invoke Standing Order 10, which says that no member can debate with the Chair. I am going to invite the members not to debate on the Chair's ruling on this matter. They are free to take it up in the future if it is repeated again by other members and they would like the Speaker directly to intervene.
Government Orders
Resuming debate, the hon. Secretary of State for Nature.
Government Orders
There seems to be a device near the desk, which is receiving a phone call or notification, and it is causing interference for interpretation. If the hon. member could just move it away and continue his comments, it would be appreciated.
Government Orders
We will resume debate. The hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière.
Government Orders
We have time for a very short question. Questions and comments, the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance.
Government Orders
I have to cut off the parliamentary secretary. I did say a short question. I know the chamber will wait with bated breath until the next time we take up this particular piece of legislation for the member's commentary and response.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member for Sackville—Bedford—Preston is not present to move the order as announced in today's Notice Paper. Accordingly, the order will be dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. It being 1:31 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 18, the House stands adjourned until Monday, October 5, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1). (The Hous… Read full speechShow less
The hon. member for Sackville—Bedford—Preston is not present to move the order as announced in today's Notice Paper. Accordingly, the order will be dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. It being 1:31 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 18, the House stands adjourned until Monday, October 5, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 24(1). (The House adjourned at 1:31 p.m.)
Government Orders
I heard a no, so there is no unanimous consent to table any documents. Resuming debate, the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.
Government Orders
Questions and comments, the hon. member for Red Deer.
Government Orders
We have time for a very short question. The hon. member for Foothills.
Government Orders
I did say a very short question. The hon. member for Pickering—Brooklin can respond.
Government Orders
We are resuming debate. Before I recognize the member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley, this is just a reminder to members using “you” to speak through the Speaker and not directly to other members. That being said, the hon. member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley.
Government Orders
I have to interrupt the member to remind him not to speak directly to the other side but to speak through the Speaker. I will let the member continue.
Private Members' Business
The hon. member for Battlefords—Lloydminster—Meadow Lake is rising on a point of order.
Private Members' Business
As members know, members have a wide latitude during their debate time to go on the subjects that they desire. I am sure the parliamentary secretary is getting back to Bill S-209, so I will let him complete his time.
Private Members' Business
I have to interrupt the member. Members cannot use the Prime Minister's name in the House. Indeed, members must use his title. I will now let the member for Shefford continue her speech.
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.
Adjournment Proceedings
Before I recognize the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, I will give just a friendly reminder to members not to use the first names of other members in the House. That being said, the hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor.
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 6:52 p.m.)
Government Orders
I have to give a chance to the member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley to respond.
Government Orders
Questions and comments, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
Government Orders
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)
Government Orders
I am going to interrupt the member. I know it is a late hour. One cannot use the “you” when referring to the other member. I remind the member to speak through the Chair when talking to another member. I will invite the member to continue.
Government Orders
I will not be responding. Again, I remind the member to speak through the Chair, not directly to the other member. The hon. member for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay.
Government Orders
I will interrupt the member. To be clear, there is no splitting of time. They are all 10-minute and five-minute slots. The member is welcome to her 10 minutes, but she does not have to use all of her time. I will let the member continue.
Government Orders
The member cannot speak directly to the parliamentary secretary. She has to speak through the chair to the member. The member has done it three times. I will let her finish her comments, and then we will go back to questions and comments.
Government Orders
I know it is late, but I will remind members again not to use the word “you”. I will not be responding, but I will let the member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith respond.
Government Orders
Just before I let the member for Mississauga—Lakeshore respond, I will give the umpteenth reminder that members should speak through the Chair and not use “you”. Even if the member prefaces it by saying “through the Chair” and then kind of wanders over to different ideas, they still have to go back to not using “you”. I invite the member from member for Mississauga—Lakeshore to respond.
Government Orders
Resuming debate, the hon. member for Yellowhead.
Government Orders
Before I let the member for Yellowhead respond, the member again used “you”. This is just a friendly reminder to all members, and I know it is late, to not use “you” and to speak through the Speaker, not directly to the other member. The member for Yellowhead.
Government Orders
I have to interrupt the member. I have a point of order from the member for Winnipeg South Centre.
Government Orders
I understand it is the first day back from the summer break and the member is making a point of order about the germaneness of the debate. The member has been referring to governance models going back and forth and giving examples. It is germane to the debate. I will let the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan continue.
Government Orders
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 would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Government Orders
Is it agreed?
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 6:26 p.m.)
Government Orders
Before we continue with questions and comments, and we will have time for a very short one, I will say that there is a lot of noise in the courtyard, and people seem to be cheering. I do not know why they would be cheering. I do not think it is time for mirth or happiness just yet. With that said, questions and comments, the hon. member for Regina—Lewvan.
Government Orders
Resuming debate, the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
Government Orders
It being 12:45 p.m., pursuant to order made on Monday, June 15, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the third reading stage of the bill now before the House. 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… Read full speechShow less
It being 12:45 p.m., pursuant to order made on Monday, June 15, it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the third reading stage of the bill now before the House. 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 would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Government Orders
Call in the members.