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44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 18, 2024 11:00AM
  • Mar/18/24 12:28:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to talk about one thing the member said, which is that we are not separate, that we are all part of one another. I agree 100%. On the story you gave about Hind dying in the car, we all recognize that this is absolutely horrendous. I would like to hear from you on how you feel this motion will actually make a difference in alleviating the suffering of these people right now? It is a non-binding motion in the House of Commons of Canada. She has said that we are not separate. Does she feel that this motion, and having members vote on this, will cause greater division, not only in the House but, more important, among Canadians at a time where Islamophobia and anti-Semitism are on the rise? We are all very concerned about unity. I think everyone—
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  • Mar/18/24 8:27:56 p.m.
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Let me quote a little more: “...any part of the amendment is out of order, or it originates with the mover of the main motion.” The challenge we had here tonight is that we had a motion that was substantial, one that was agreed to by the mover of the motion, so I am not left with a lot of leeway to rule it out of order. Unfortunately, it being 8:28 p.m., it is my duty to interrupt the proceedings and put forthwith every question necessary to dispose of the business of supply. The question is on the amendment. May I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of amendment to House] If a member participating in person wishes that the amendment 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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  • Mar/18/24 8:35:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we request a recorded division, please.
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  • Mar/18/24 9:26:07 p.m.
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The next question is on the main motion, as amended. May I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of motion as amended to House] The Deputy Speaker: If a member participating in person wishes that the motion, as amended, be adopted or adopted on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
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  • Mar/18/24 9:42:59 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-59 
Pursuant to order made earlier today, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑59. The question is on the amendment. May I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of amendment to House]
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