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House Hansard - 5

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 26, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 5 - Nov/26/21
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Nov/26/21 12:11:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the opposition whip for his concern. This has been discussed. As we are in a virtual proceeding, there will be instances where folks are at a distance and therefore we need to be able to communicate to them. The Speaker's office was aware of this. The House leader for the opposition was aware of this as well. We are happy to have discussions. It was our understanding in our conversations with the opposition that this was something it was not only aware of but understood was necessary as part of a virtual proceeding.
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Context: House Hansard - 5 - Nov/26/21
Hon. Mark Holland
  • Nov/26/21 12:15:38 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate what my colleague from Winnipeg North said. No offence was meant to the House. This had been a practice. We will end it. I have heard, loud and clear, from the House today that members do not feel this is appropriate. I apologize. My understanding was that this was a matter that had been decided and that we were okay to operate on that basis. However, it is essential to me that this place function well. I have heard members. It will not happen again. I appreciate their feedback.
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Context: House Hansard - 5 - Nov/26/21
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Nov/26/21 12:25:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I ask that the remaining questions be now allowed to stand. The Speaker: Is that agreed? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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