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House Hansard - 14

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 9, 2021 10:00AM
  • Dec/9/21 10:03:24 a.m.
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Pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, it is my duty to inform the House that today we will begin using the electronic voting system. As a result, as of today and until June 23, 2022, members who are voting remotely will use the electronic voting system. Members are reminded that IT ambassadors are available to help them confirm their access to the system.
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  • Dec/9/21 10:06:06 a.m.
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It is my duty, pursuant to subsection 94(2) of the Access to Information Act and subsection 72(2) of the Privacy Act, to lay upon the table the reports of the Information Commissioner on the administration of these acts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), these reports are deemed to have been permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
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  • Dec/9/21 10:06:06 a.m.
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It is my duty to lay upon the table, pursuant to subsection 40(1) of the Privacy Act and subsection 25(1) of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Privacy Commissioner's report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h), this report is deemed permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.
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  • Dec/9/21 10:14:53 a.m.
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Is that agreed? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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  • Dec/9/21 10:18:28 a.m.
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Since today is the final allotted day for the supply period ending December 10, 2021, the House will go through the usual procedures to consider and dispose of supply bills. In view of recent practices, do the hon. members agree that the bill be distributed now? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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  • Dec/9/21 1:59:20 p.m.
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I have the honour to lay upon the table the fall 2021 reports of the Auditor General of Canada. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), these reports are deemed permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
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  • Dec/9/21 2:08:55 p.m.
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Order. Before continuing, I want to remind everyone that statements are being made and we all want to hear what is being said. If members can keep the chatter down, it will make things that much more interesting. The hon. member for Oxford.
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  • Dec/9/21 2:43:31 p.m.
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The hon. Minister of Seniors.
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  • Dec/9/21 2:53:34 p.m.
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The hon. Minister of Public Safety.
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  • Dec/9/21 2:57:42 p.m.
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The hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:00:59 p.m.
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I hear shouting from one side and clapping from the other, but I cannot hear the minister. I would ask the minister to please start from the beginning.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:04:37 p.m.
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I will stop the minister for a second. I cannot hear her at all and she just started, so I can imagine how loud it is going to be by the time she is finished. I understand the enthusiasm coming from on one side of the House, but I am sure they want to hear the answer as well. The hon. minister.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:05:36 p.m.
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The hon. member for Spadina—Fort York.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:07:18 p.m.
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I am afraid that is all the time we have for question period today. We have a point of order. We will start with the hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:08:06 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay. Some hon. members: Nay.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:09:00 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion and tabling the documents will please say nay. Some hon. members: Nay. The Speaker: I am afraid we do not have unanimous consent on that either.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:09:41 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay. Some hon. members: Nay.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:09:41 p.m.
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Pursuant to the special order adopted by the House on November 25, 2021, the House will now use, for the first time in this Parliament, the remote voting application. Accordingly, before proceeding with the vote, I would like to share some information on the process for the taking of recorded divisions that members may find useful. As per the special order, votes will continue to take place as per the usual process for those in the chamber. Members present in the House must stay in their seats for the duration of the voting period and should not vote via the electronic system. For members participating remotely using the electronic voting system, the process is as follows: Members will receive notifications informing them of the upcoming vote. Once the vote starts, they will have 10 minutes to cast a vote via the electronic system, indicating whether they are for, against or abstaining from voting on the motion. Members will then be required to take a photo to validate their identity and submit their vote. Members may change their vote during the 10-minute period, but all steps must be completed before the end of the voting period for a vote to be recorded. After the in-person vote is completed, members may continue to vote via the electronic system if time remains for the voting period. During this time, votes cast via the system will be displayed on the broadcast feed and no points of order or interventions will be permitted. When the House resumes its business, I will invite any member who encountered technical difficulties to identify themselves using the “raise hand” feature to cast their vote. In accordance with the special order, I will then entertain any concerns raised by the house officer of a recognized party regarding the visual identity of a member using the electronic voting system. It is the responsibility of members to be ready to respond, should concerns be raised about their photo, failing which, as per the terms of the motion, the vote will not be recorded. Once these steps are completed, the Table will then compile the results of the vote and the Clerk will announce the result to the House. IT ambassadors are available before, during and after a vote to assist members if they encounter difficulties with the system or for any technical matter related to the virtual sitting. It remains the responsibility of members to ensure that they have adequate connectivity to fully participate in the proceedings and that they fully complete all steps of the voting process. It being 3:12 p.m., pursuant to order made Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑3. Call in the members.
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  • Dec/9/21 3:27:20 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-3 
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
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