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44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 12, 2023 10:00AM
  • May/12/23 10:28:29 a.m.
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I would like to remind members that this is the time for questions and comments, not speeches. The quicker we can get a question in, the quicker we can get the answer, and more people can participate in the debate. Resuming debate. The hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier.
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  • May/12/23 10:29:14 a.m.
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Is that agreed? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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  • May/12/23 11:28:10 a.m.
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I just want to remind folks to make sure that questions and comments are about federal government issues. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona.
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  • May/12/23 11:42:41 a.m.
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I want to remind members that we cannot mention the names of members in the House. The hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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  • May/12/23 12:09:15 p.m.
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We will review that, but I will remind folks that we have the Liberal Party, the Conservative Party, the Bloc Québécois, the New Democratic Party and the Green Party. They all have their names. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
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  • May/12/23 12:09:37 p.m.
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At the end of the question, the hon. member said “Cons” rather than “Conservatives”. Maybe the member should retract it and we can move on.
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  • May/12/23 12:10:00 p.m.
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I would remind members to use the best terms they possibly can. The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby.
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  • May/12/23 12:10:48 p.m.
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I would give a full reminder that questions about things that are important to Canadians and to the Government of Canada, not governments in other provinces, are to be asked in the House. On a point of order, the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot.
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  • May/12/23 12:11:32 p.m.
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I am hearing a lot of nays on this, so we will move on.
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  • May/12/23 12:16:19 p.m.
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Question No. 1356—
Questioner: Alex Ruff
With regard to British pensioners living in Canada and impacted by the United Kingdom’s (UK) frozen pensions policy, under which the UK government does not index pensions: (a) have any ministers raised this issue with British officials since November 4, 2015, and, if so, for each instance, what were the (i) date, (ii) context, (iii) UK government's commitments to act, if any; and (b) for all instances in (a), which minister raised the issue and with which British official?
Question No. 1357—
Questioner: John Brassard
With regard to government expenditures related to vacations by the Prime Minister outside of Canada, since November 4, 2015, broken down by each vacation: (a) what was the date and location of each trip; (b) for each vacation in (a), what were the total costs incurred by the government, including those incurred by security and support staff, for (i) accommodations, (ii) per diems, (iii) other expenses, broken down by type of expense; (c) what was the total amount of expenses related to the trips, such as flights, incurred by the government that were reimbursed by the Prime Minister; and (d) what number of travellers were represented by the reimbursement amount in (c)?
Question No. 1358—
Questioner: Fraser Tolmie
With regard to government expenditures related to the Prime Minister's residence and family that are reimbursed or partially reimbursed to taxpayers, since 2016, broken down by year: (a) what was the total amount spent on (i) food, (ii) cable and internet services, (iii) mobile devices and data plans; and (b) what was the total amount reimbursed by the Prime Minster for expenses incurred on (i) food, (ii) cable and internet services, (iii) mobile devices and data plans?
Question No. 1359—
Questioner: Michelle Ferreri
With regard to the government's child care initiatives: (a) what is the government's estimate on the number of children in the age range to be covered by childcare; and (b) what number and percentage of the children in (a) does the government estimate (i) are currently enrolled in $10 day childcare, (ii) receive their childcare from other sources, broken down by source (relatives, faith-based daycares, etc.)?
Question No. 1360—
Questioner: Anna Roberts
With regard to the government's response to the recent increase in violent stabbings in the Greater Toronto Area: what specific measures will the government be implementing before the summer to protect people from the criminals committing these stabbings, and, for each, on what date will the measure come into effect?
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  • May/12/23 12:40:32 p.m.
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That is true. We do not refer to the presence or absence of members in the House. The hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier on a point of order.
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  • May/12/23 12:40:53 p.m.
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Resuming questions and comments. The hon. member for Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier.
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  • May/12/23 1:14:29 p.m.
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Is the House ready for the question? Some hon. members: Question. The Deputy Speaker: The question is on the motion. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes the motion be carried or carried on division, or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair. The hon. deputy whip for the government.
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  • May/12/23 1:15:18 p.m.
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Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the division stands deferred until Monday, May 15, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. The hon. deputy whip for the government.
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  • May/12/23 1:15:48 p.m.
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Is that agreed? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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  • May/12/23 2:15:02 p.m.
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The time provided for the consideration of Private Members' Business has now expired, and the order is dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper. It being 2:15 p.m., the House stands adjourned until next Monday at 11 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 2:15 p.m.)
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