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House Hansard - 55

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 7, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge, Lib.)
  • Apr/7/22 2:13:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Christians in Canada and around the world have been preparing through Lent for the joyous arrival of Easter: the feast of all feasts that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ in both our communities and our hearts. As engraved over the windows of the Peace Tower, here on Parliament Hill, “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. That is from Proverbs 29:18. This year, we enter Easter at a challenging time that calls for peace, healing and hope, as well as a worldwide vision that invites all of us, regardless of faith, to seek unity. Easter is a time of new beginnings when we are reminded of God's providence and unconditional love, for Jesus bore our sins on the cross and made intercession for our transgressions. As we let go and let God, this Holy Week we lift our eyes to the cross to receive the grace of amazement. I wish everyone celebrating in Vaughan—Woodbridge and around the world a blessed Holy Week and a happy Easter. Buona Pasqua a tutti.
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Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Mr. Tom Kmiec (Calgary Shepard, CPC)
  • Apr/7/22 3:18:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there is a tradition in the House to have the Thursday question done by the House leader, so in his stead, I will do so. There is a two-week break coming up for Easter. It is also the month of Ramadan and it is also Passover. Upon our return, I am wondering if the government House leader could inform the House how he plans to budget the time of the House of Commons.
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Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Apr/7/22 3:18:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let me say to my colleague opposite that I hope he and his family are able to enjoy this time and enjoy Easter. I know we will be celebrating. I will say Ramadan Mubarak to those who are recognizing Ramadan and wish everybody a joyous Passover. This afternoon, we are going to be continuing with the second reading of Bill C-14, the Quebec electoral representation bill. As members know, at 4 p.m. the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance will be presenting the budget. When we return after the constituency weeks, we will continue debating the budget for a number of days, which will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Then after that, it will be the budget implementation act.
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