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House Hansard - 147

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 13, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 147 - Dec/13/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/13/22 10:01:09 a.m.
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It is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation of the House of Commons for the electoral district of Winnipeg South Centre in the province of Manitoba by reason of the passing of the Hon. Jim Carr. Pursuant to subsection 28(1) of the Parliament of Canada Act I have addressed a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill the vacancy.
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Context: House Hansard - 147 - Dec/13/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/13/22 3:06:18 p.m.
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The hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill.
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Context: House Hansard - 147 - Dec/13/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/13/22 3:08:40 p.m.
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I am going to interrupt. We were kind of doing well, and now it is getting out of hand. I understand everyone is excited about Christmas coming, but they should try to contain their excitement. We will let the hon. minister continue from where he left off, please.
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Context: House Hansard - 147 - Dec/13/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/13/22 3:14:05 p.m.
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I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of the Hon. Siobhan Coady, our former colleague and current Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Some hon. members: Hear, hear! The Speaker: I also would like to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of the Hon. Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Some hon. members: Hear, hear!
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Context: House Hansard - 147 - Dec/13/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/13/22 3:14:34 p.m.
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The hon. member for Jonquière on a point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 147 - Dec/13/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/13/22 3:15:23 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay. An hon. member: Nay. The Speaker: I call the members to order for a moment.
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Context: House Hansard - 147 - Dec/13/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/13/22 3:19:39 p.m.
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Colleagues, next month, Charles Robert, Clerk of the House of Commons, will retire after 42 years of service to the Parliament of Canada. Charles was appointed Clerk of the House of Commons in July 2017. The accomplishments over those five years under his leadership were many and they were significant. Let me underline the historic move from the House of Commons in Centre Block to our interim chamber in this place. Of course, equally historic, was the nimble and efficient move to hybrid proceedings and e-voting in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone here has benefited from his experience and excellent understanding of parliamentary procedure. He also has a knack for distilling and explaining complex procedural and administrative questions. These qualities have made him a trusted source of advice for parliamentarians. As a Speaker, I can attest to his briefings. They are always thorough and grounded in his encyclopaedic knowledge of history, Parliament and procedure. As a colleague and friend, I find even casual conversations with Charles leave me better informed and very often laughing, thanks to his dry wit. Charles started his career on Parliament HIll in the Library of Parliament. Over the years, he served in this House and eventually the Senate where he was appointed Clerk in 2015. Among his many achievements in the other place are the development of the manual, Senate Procedure in Practice, and a complete revision of the rules of the Senate. In addition, Charles has written numerous articles and reviews exploring procedural aspects of our parliamentary history. Charles, you leave a legacy of scholarship, wisdom and collegiality. Your presence and sage advice have been invaluable to all parliamentarians. On behalf of myself and all those who have had the honour of serving the House in the chair, MPs and employees of the House of Commons administration, I would like to thank you for your rich, long-standing contribution to our institution. You have always served with dignity, humility, a strong sense of duty and a great sense of humour. I wish you health and happiness as you begin this new chapter of your life.
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