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House Hansard - 283

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 15, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
Mrs. Carol Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, NDP)
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table a petition that includes individuals from my riding, especially volunteer firefighters from Wawa. The petitioners indicate that 71% of Canada's total firefighting essential first responders are volunteer firefighters and that there are approximately an additional 8,000 essential search and rescue volunteers, who respond to thousands of incidents each year. They also indicate that the tax code only allows these volunteer first responders to claim a $3,000 tax credit if 200 hours of volunteer service are completed in the calendar year. That comes up to only about $450 a year, or $2.25 an hour, but if they volunteer more than the 200 hours, the tax credit becomes even less than that. They add that these essential volunteers not only put their lives on the line but also play an important role in keeping the property taxes low and ensuring that communities are safe. The petitioners are calling on the government to support Bill C-310, which would amend the Income Tax Act by increasing the volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer service credit from $3,000 to $10,000. I am pleased to table this petition.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 10:52:48 a.m.
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Does the hon. member have unanimous consent to split his time? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 11:21:02 a.m.
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The member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot on a point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 11:21:13 a.m.
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That is a point of debate. The hon. member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot on another point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 11:21:38 a.m.
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I will check the record and get back to the House if necessary. The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 11:22:56 a.m.
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I am still looking into what was said a while ago, but I do want to remind members to be very careful with some of the wording they are using because it is not quite proper to be using that type of language in the House. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Joliette has the floor.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 11:23:43 a.m.
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Does the hon. member have unanimous consent to share his time? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 11:52:01 a.m.
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Order. The member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot rose on a point of order earlier. I checked the record. The member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes' comment was not directed at the member. It was a general comment. When he repeated his remarks, I heard him clearly that time. I then mentioned that such comments should not be made in the House. It can cause disorder, but I am also certain that no member in the House wants to kill anyone. I checked the record. It was a general comment that went: “If there are members in this place...who would rather have the government kill people”. I just wanted to add that. The hon. member for Saint‑Jean is rising on a point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 11:54:04 a.m.
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I appreciate the hon. member's comment, and I will discuss it with the other occupants of the chair. These sorts of comments have been a number of times, and we need to stand up and say whether that is acceptable or not. We also heard many such comments yesterday. This is not the first time. This sort of thing has been happening for years. We also need to ensure that the members who are rising to speak think about what they want to say or what they are going to say before they say it. It is not just the Speaker's responsibility to manage the House. It is the responsibility of all members to ensure respect for the House and how it works. Resuming debate, the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 12:18:50 p.m.
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The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 12:49:01 p.m.
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The motion is in order. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 12:50:25 p.m.
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It has happened a couple of times today that members of the Senate have been mentioned or adjectives have been used regarding the Senate. I want to remind members that the House rules say that no member shall use offensive words against either House or any member thereof. Members should be careful with the words they are using and not mention members from the other House directly, because they are not here to defend themselves.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 12:51:29 p.m.
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We need to be very careful with the words we use. We should ensure that we are not causing disorder. The comments being made are on both sides of the House, and I would ask members to please be careful with the words they use. The hon. member for Abbotsford.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 12:52:48 p.m.
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I will read part of the ruling that was given in the House not that long ago. House of Commons Procedure and Practice, third edition, has the following, on page 620: Although the Chair has been known to show considerable leeway at times in recent years, it is generally understood that disrespectful reflections on Parliament as a whole, or on the House or the Senate individually, are not permitted...and it is out of order to question a Senator’s integrity I would again ask members to please be mindful of that.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 12:54:09 p.m.
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I appreciate the additional input. I will certainly look further into this and get back to the House, if need be. Earlier today the hon. member used some adjectives that were not becoming of the language that should be used when it comes to specific senators, so I would ask him and all members to please refrain from doing so.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
Mrs. Carol Hughes
  • Feb/15/24 12:54:56 p.m.
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The hon. member for Timmins—James Bay is rising on a point of order.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 12:55:09 p.m.
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I apologize for that. I jumped one step there.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 6:40:38 p.m.
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Is the House ready for the question? Some hon. members: Question. The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes): The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 6:41:26 p.m.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 93, the recorded division stands deferred until Wednesday, February 28, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.
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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/15/24 6:51:29 p.m.
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The hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.
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