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House Hansard - 80

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 2, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 80 - Jun/2/22
Mr. Brad Vis (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon, CPC)
  • Jun/2/22 10:48:49 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-14 
Mr. Speaker, I am beginning to understand the motion's significance. First of all, I see that the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs could be given the ability to make more significant amendments to Bill C‑14. In that case, would the Bloc Québécois potentially accept a motion to guarantee sufficient powers for the province of British Columbia? As members know, British Columbia does not have enough seats in the House. Will the Bloc Québécois support my province and its powers?
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Context: House Hansard - 80 - Jun/2/22
Mr. Alain Therrien
  • Jun/2/22 10:49:40 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-14 
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question and commend the quality of his French. He told me once that he learned some of that French in Quebec, and that comes through in his strength and passion. We are very pleased to hear it. If he thinks British Columbia should have more seats, then let him go through all the same steps we did. He needs to start by saying that British Columbia is a nation. Then we will discuss why it may or may not be a nation. That is what I am wondering. Is British Columbia a nation? We can discuss that at length, but I do know one thing: Quebec is a nation. When Félix Leclerc died, the member did not know who he was, while Quebec was mourning his loss. I could come up with a whole list of reasons for why Quebec is a nation. I could talk about it all day. If my colleague can do that with British Columbia, then let him put it to a vote in the House and we can talk about it again later.
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