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House Hansard - 266

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 12, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 266 - Dec/12/23
Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • Dec/12/23 10:12:46 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I guess if it is in the rules of the House of Commons then I will apologize, but I certainly will not apologize for speaking on behalf of residents of Skeena—Bulkley Valley. I will speak to the petition but they are trying to interrupt— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Dec/12/23 10:13:02 a.m.
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All the hon. member has to do is to speak to the petition and not refer to anything else.
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Ms. Jenny Kwan
  • Dec/12/23 10:13:18 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I am asking for the member, through you, to retract those comments. It is not following the rules— An hon. member: He already did. Ms. Jenny Kwan: No, he did not. Madam Speaker, he apologized but I am asking for him to retract those comments.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Dec/12/23 10:13:35 a.m.
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We will allow the member to go straight to the petition. If not, we will move to someone else. The hon. member for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies.
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Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • Dec/12/23 10:13:57 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I will get to the petition finally. We, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada draw the attention of the House of Commons to the following: Whereas the Trudeau government has attempted to ban and seize the— An hon. member: You cannot say the Prime Minister's name.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Dec/12/23 10:14:22 a.m.
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The hon. member knows that, even if the petition says it, he cannot mention names of current members of the House.
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Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • Dec/12/23 10:14:39 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, one more time. The Prime Minister— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Mr. Bob Zimmer: Can I actually get this done? The truth hurts, I guess.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Dec/12/23 10:14:51 a.m.
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The hon. member for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies has the floor and I will allow him to present the petition without mention of names.
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Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • Dec/12/23 10:14:59 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, we, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada draw the attention of the House of Commons to the following petition—
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Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Dec/12/23 10:15:11 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, on a point of order, the member should also know he is not allowed to read the petition. He is supposed to give the essence of the petition.
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Mr. Larry Maguire
  • Dec/12/23 10:15:30 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I am sure if everyone would just calm down, my colleague from Prince George would get to the intent of the petition.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Dec/12/23 10:15:36 a.m.
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That is exactly what I just said, that the hon. member will get to the essence.
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Mr. Corey Tochor
  • Dec/12/23 10:15:43 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, on a point of order, the government is challenging your ruling. You have asked the member to read the petition. He is reading the petition—
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Dec/12/23 10:15:52 a.m.
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I asked for the essence of the petition, as is the rule for everyone. The hon. member for Prince George, please.
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Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • Dec/12/23 10:15:58 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, we, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada draw the attention of the House of Commons to the following: Whereas the Prime Minister's government has attempted to ban—
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Dec/12/23 10:16:09 a.m.
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Read the essence of the petition, as is the rule. Members cannot read all the articles because they will read the whole petition.
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Mr. Bob Zimmer
  • Dec/12/23 10:16:20 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I guess the truth hurt over there. The Liberals do not like us reading a pro law-abiding firearms petition into the record in the House of Commons. Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Mr. Bob Zimmer: Madam Speaker, the Prime Minister's government has attempted to ban and seize hunting rifles and shotguns of millions of Canadians. The targeting of farmers and hunters does not fight crime. The Prime Minister's government has failed those who participate in the Canadian traditions of sport shooting. Therefore, the undersigned petitioners call on the Government of Canada to stop any and all current and future bans on hunting and sport shooting firearms.
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Mrs. Rosemarie Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster, CPC)
  • Dec/12/23 10:17:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I have a few petitions to present today. The first petition is on public prayer in the Canadian Armed Forces. The recent directive that was issued to military chaplains banning religious symbols and prayer at public ceremonies, such as that of Remembrance Day, undermines our religious freedom. Ironically, this is one of the very values that our men and women in uniform have fought to defend. The petitioners are calling on the House of Commons to affirm the right to public prayer in our Canadian Armed Forces.
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Mrs. Rosemarie Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster, CPC)
Madam Speaker, my next petition is with regard to Canadians having the right to be protected against discrimination. Canadians can and do face political discrimination, but it is a fundamental Canadian right to be politically active and vocal. It is in the best interest of Canadian democracy to protect public debate and the exchange of differing ideas. Bill C-257 seeks to add protection against political discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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Mrs. Rosemarie Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster, CPC)
Madam Speaker, in my final petition, the undersigned understand that adoptive and intended parents are at a disadvantage when it comes to leave and time with their children. All parents deserve equal access to parental leave benefits, and Bill C-318 would deliver this equitable access. The Speaker has said this bill needs a royal recommendation, and the undersigned are asking that the government provide that royal recommendation to Bill C-318.
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