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House Hansard - 69

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 11, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 69 - May/11/22
Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Lib.)
  • May/11/22 6:29:43 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I studied economics at university. When classes started, we were given a model of a very competitive market where power was shared equally. However, we quickly learned that whoever controls the distribution network can successfully distribute their products. In my opinion, this bill is designed to influence the distribution network, so that everyone can distribute their products. What are my colleague's thoughts on that?
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Context: House Hansard - 69 - May/11/22
Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Lib.)
  • May/11/22 7:15:06 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I was wondering if the member could tell me how much I have spent on Facebook. I am curious. No, I am just kidding. Every government bill that is introduced in the House has to be accompanied by a charter statement. That is something our government brought in because we care about charter rights. It was a Liberal government that brought in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The great democrat, Stephen Harper, did not care to do that. I would remind the member that he would introduce bills that could violate the charter as private members' bills to get around the Department of Justice scrutiny. Does the member not respect the charter statement on Bill C-11, which says the bill passes muster regarding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? If not, is he impugning the professional integrity of the lawyers who drafted that charter statement?
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Context: House Hansard - 69 - May/11/22
Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Lib.)
  • May/11/22 10:42:44 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, the Conservatives seem to be having a hard time understanding that those who control the distribution network have the opportunity to promote their own product. They do not understand this concept when we talk about culture, but when we talk about oil and pipelines, they understand the distribution system. That speaks volumes. Does the member not agree that the only thing Bill C‑11 does, in reality, is require online distribution networks to offer a wider range of viewpoints and products and that ultimately, this will improve democracy here in Canada?
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