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House Hansard - 230

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 5, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 10:10:15 a.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 2:02:01 p.m.
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The hon. member for Markham—Unionville.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 2:04:24 p.m.
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I hope that hon. members will permit me to extend my sympathies for his loss. The hon. member for Kitchener—Conestoga.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 2:22:13 p.m.
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Colleagues, before we proceed, being the new Speaker, I sometimes do not know where everybody sits in the House. For Statements by Members, I would like to remind all members to please be in their seat to make their declaration.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 2:25:04 p.m.
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Before I let the minister answer, I would like to remind all members that, in order to maintain order in the House, it is important not to compare a member to something. The hon. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 2:26:18 p.m.
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The hon. Leader of the Opposition.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 2:27:40 p.m.
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Order. We have the first scratch. I would like to remind all members that props are not acceptable in the House of Commons; it is about the debate. The hon. minister.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 2:29:51 p.m.
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Settle down. Order. The hon. minister.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 3:21:54 p.m.
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I recognize the hon. member for Fleetwood—Port Kells.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 3:22:43 p.m.
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I am going to ask the member for Fleetwood—Port Kells to please provide a clear apology to the House.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 3:22:57 p.m.
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I thank the hon. member for Fleetwood—Port Kells for unreservedly apologizing to the House. The member for La Prairie on a point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 3:24:22 p.m.
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This issue is sounding closer to debate. I will take that into consideration and come back to the House with a ruling.
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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
The Speaker
  • Oct/5/23 3:25:37 p.m.
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Colleagues, before we move to the vote, I would like to recognize a special situation. Today, after over 30 years of service to the House of Commons, we have the retirement of one of our table officers, Michel Patrice. This week, Michel Patrice, deputy clerk of the administration, is retiring after 30 years of service to the Parliament of Canada. Michel was appointed deputy clerk of administration in August 2017. As deputy clerk of the administration, he played a crucial role in ensuring excellent service to members, including at the Board of Internal Economy, where he provided valuable advice to the Speaker and board members. Thanks to his leadership in this position, members of Parliament have benefited from smooth and efficient operations and services from the House of Commons. I understand that he managed meetings exceptionally well, being that I am new here, and made sure they never ran over time. I am sure that this had nothing to do with him wanting to stretch his long legs and enjoy the great outdoors of Sparks Street while lighting up a smoke. He skilfully oversaw the start of Centre Block renovations and the successful relocation of MPs to temporary quarters in the West Block. In his long career on Parliament Hill, Michel served both Houses: the House of Commons and of course the other place. He served them with diligence, intelligence, professionalism, calm and his trademark smile. Many members will remember how quickly this House was able to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that Parliament was able to work on behalf of Canadians in a time of crisis. The accomplishments of this place under Michel's leadership were many and they were significant. With his training as a lawyer, everyone here, as well as in the other place, has benefited from his legal experience and his excellent understanding of complex procedural and administrative issues. These are qualities that made him an invaluable, trusted resource for countless parliamentarians over his career. Michel, on behalf of the members and employees of the House of Commons administration, I would like to thank you most sincerely for your long and valuable contribution to the service of our institution. As a colleague and leader, you have always acted with dignity, humanity and an inspiring sense of duty, and no one will forget your great sense of humour, a vital asset for any workplace. I wish you health and happiness. As you embark on this new chapter of your life, I wish you a happy retirement. Thank you for everything. Michel, please know that you leave this place better for your service, and you take with you the deepest thanks of all members and the entire Parliament Hill family. I wish you all the best.
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