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2026-02-12
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I would just remind all members that the Speaker, or chair occupant, still retains the right to recognize whomever they wish. With that being said, we will continue with questions and comments. The hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon.

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2026-02-12
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Before we go back to debate, I will just remind members that they are speaking through the Chair, and when using “you”, they have to be careful with that. The hon. member for Repentigny.

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2026-02-12
Business of Supply
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 Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay, Carbon Pricing; the hon. member for York—Durham, Automotive Industry; the hon. member for Richmond Centre—Marpole, Indigenous Affairs.

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2026-02-12
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The amendment is in order. Questions and comments. The hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.

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2026-02-12
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I will have to stop the hon. member there to allow for some more questions and comments. The hon. member for Gaspésie—Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine—Listuguj.

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2026-02-12
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

It is noted. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue.

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2026-02-12
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the member that when addressing another member, she must do so through the Chair and avoid using “you.” The hon. member for Alfred-Pellan.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

It is not yet questions and comments. I invite members to withhold their questions and comments until that time comes. The member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore may continue.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. I am trying to listen to the member for Richmond East—Steveston. The hon. member can continue for 30 seconds or less.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. 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 Courtenay—Alberni, Fisheries and Oceans; the hon. member for Oxford, The Economy.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member knows that is a matter of debate. I invite the member for Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford to continue.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order. One member has been recognized to speak. Other members trying to continue their conversation. They could perhaps wait until the member is done, and then they can rise for questions and comments. I invite the member for Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford to continue.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Questions and comments, the hon. member for Rivière-du-Nord.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I will remind members and the secretary of state that we cannot do indirectly what we cannot do directly. I am referring to the beginning of her statement. The member for Brantford—Brant South—Six Nations has the floor.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

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 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…

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the division stands deferred until Wednesday, February 11, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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2026-02-10
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

As a reminder to the member, when using “you”, it is through the Speaker. I will not explain what I am thinking. I would invite the member for Berthier—Maskinongé to explain what he thinks.

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Resuming debate. The hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé.

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I would remind the parliamentary secretary that the word “you” refers to the Speaker. The hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé.

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I would like to remind members that when they use the word “you”, they are addressing the Chair. As to whether I have been to Mirabel, I can confirm that I have. Mirabel airport is where I first set foot on Canadian soil. The hon. member for Québec Centre.

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

We have time for a very short question. The hon. member for Rivière-du-Nord.

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles has 20 seconds to respond.

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to give the member for Beauport—Limoilou a chance to answer the question.

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2026-02-05
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Before I recognize the hon. member for Les Pays-d'en-Haut, I would like to point out that there is a lot of noise in the House. I want to make sure the hon. member has all the time to which he is entitled. The hon. member will be interrupted for statements by members and oral questions. He will therefore have just over two minutes, and then he will be able to continue after oral question period. T…

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2026-02-04
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Pursuant to order made on Monday, February 2, Bill C-19, an act to amend the Income Tax Act, is deemed reported without amendment and deemed concurred in at report stage on division. The House will now proceed to the consideration of Bill C-19 at the third reading stage.

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2026-02-04
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-02-04
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. member for Swift Current—Grasslands—Kindersley.

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2026-02-04
Petitions
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Before continuing with the tabling of petitions, I want to remind members and the dean of the House that members are not permitted to call attention to the presence of people in the gallery. Only the Chair may do so. I know that the dean is well aware of the rules of the House.

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2026-02-04
Petitions
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Before we continue with presenting petitions, I would like to issue another reminder. We cannot do indirectly what we cannot do directly. I know the member for Hull—Aylmer is well aware of the rules, as he previously served as Speaker of the House. The hon. member for Riding Mountain.

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2026-02-04
Motions for Papers
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is that agreed?

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2026-02-04
Questions on the Order Paper
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

Is that agreed?

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2026-02-04
Questions on the Order Paper
Procedural

Routine Proceedings

[For text of questions and responses, see Written Questions website]

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2026-02-04
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Procedural

Government Orders

It is my duty, pursuant to Standing Order 38, to inform the House that the question to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment is as follows: the hon. member for Riding Mountain, Finance.

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2026-02-04
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Does the hon. member have unanimous consent?

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2026-02-04
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Procedural

Government Orders

Is it agreed?

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2026-02-03
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, in 30 seconds or less.

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2026-02-03
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I have to interrupt the member. I would remind the member to speak through the Chair. The Chair is not responsible for government actions. The hon. member for La Pointe-de-l'Île.

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2026-02-03
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I must interrupt the hon. member. Continuing with questions and comments, the hon. member for Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek has the floor.

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2026-02-03
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Before I recognize the leader of the official opposition, I want to remind members to be careful with the words they use in the chamber. They do sometimes cause a reaction. The hon. leader of the official opposition.

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2026-02-03
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I remind the member to speak through the Chair and to not use the word “your”.

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2026-02-03
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

Order, please. It is nothing the member has done. There is a lot of noise in the chamber and more, I believe, outside in the courtyard, so I would invite people in the courtyard to leave expeditiously so the chamber can continue its business. The member for Tobique—Mactaquac may continue.

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2026-02-03
Business of Supply
Procedural

Government Orders

I want to assure the member that I have not started any fires. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Jonquière.

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2026-02-02
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Act
Procedural

Government Orders

It being 6:42 p.m., pursuant to order made earlier today, Bill C-19, an act to amend the Income Tax Act, is deemed read a second time on division and referred to a committee. Accordingly, this bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Finance. (Bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

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2026-02-02
Agriculture and Agri-Food
Procedural

Adjournment Proceedings

The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

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2026-02-02
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 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 7:06 p.m.)

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2025-12-11
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Health. (Motion agreed to, bill read the second time and referred to a committee)

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2025-12-11
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

Does the hon. member have the unanimous consent of the House to propose the motion?

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2025-12-11
Living Donor Recognition Medal Act
Procedural

Private Members' Business

The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

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