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House Hansard - 3

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 24, 2021 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 3 - Nov/24/21
Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • Nov/24/21 4:30:04 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I regret my first time to rise in the House is on a point of order. I do not believe it is appropriate or in order to talk about the presence of a member in the House, whether it is in the past or currently. He is a very experienced member and would know that. He has continuously been referring to the fact members were not physically in the House. As we know by the rules that were set out during the last Parliament, whether one was virtual or physically in the House, one was considered to be present. The member is completely disregarding that rule.
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Context: House Hansard - 3 - Nov/24/21
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Nov/24/21 4:56:11 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, the opposition House leader's comments were very kind and I enjoyed our time together as well. He kept talking about the fact that everything is back to normal. He talked about Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and everything being back to normal, but indeed everything is not back to normal. The member for Beauce cannot be here as a result of testing positive. As a matter of fact, the member himself just admitted he is continually getting retested to make sure he has not contracted COVID-19, and if he does, presumably he will not be able to come back in this House. Does the member not recognize that by bringing in a hybrid Parliament he, if that was to happen, and the member for Beauce would be able to continue to participate in this House and the proceedings and continue to represent their constituents? So far, the member for Beauce has not been able to do so. He has not been able to help elect a Speaker and has not been able to contribute to a reply to the Speech from the Throne. I wonder if this member would not like that opportunity, should he test positive.
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Context: House Hansard - 3 - Nov/24/21
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Nov/24/21 5:06:30 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and if you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, during the debate, pursuant to Standing Order 52, no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.
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