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House Hansard - 294

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 294 - Mar/22/24
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Mar/22/24 12:10:16 p.m.
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First of all, no matter what book the hon. member uses, whether it is a book that we have here in the House of Commons or any other book, it is a prop. I would just say that this is actually a point of debate.
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Mr. Luc Berthold
  • Mar/22/24 12:10:37 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. During question period, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement spoke of hypocrisy. According to one article, police are monitoring the line at a Montreal food bank because people were fighting over food. I request unanimous consent to table this TVA Nouvelles article, which shows the Liberal government's hypocrisy. Some hon. members: No.
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Ms. Elizabeth May
  • Mar/22/24 12:11:04 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I am rising at my first opportunity on a point of order related to decorum in this place, and I specifically reference Standing Order 10 and Standing Order 16, arising from the extreme levels of noise, chanting, banging and other things that disrupted decorum during last night's votes. The first vote was on an opposition motion, and then there were numerous votes related to matters of supply put forward by the President of the Treasury Board. It was impossible to hear the names of the members as they stood to vote. It created confusion, and I am trying to find the exact rule that deals with how we should conduct ourselves while votes are taking place. I do think Standing Order 16 is the most relevant, that “When the Speaker is putting a question, no member shall enter, walk out of or across the House, or make any noise or disturbance.” I hope the Speaker can provide guidance so that members will know how to conduct themselves while votes are taking place.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Mar/22/24 12:12:13 p.m.
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I appreciate the hon. member bringing that forward. I am sure that she will remember that I also did raise this yesterday, because it was very difficult for the table officers to hear what was going on and to hear each other call the members for the votes. I do want to remind members to please be respectful and to please keep the noise level down, especially when we are having votes. In fact, doing this at all times would be best.
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Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay
  • Mar/22/24 12:12:55 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, on that point of order, we applied most of the votes last night. With the fact that there was some noise in the chamber, the Speaker brought all proceedings into line. This is the Speaker's job. It is not the job of individual members to stand up and chastise everyone in the House. Our Speakers are in control of the proceedings, and we—
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Mar/22/24 12:13:28 p.m.
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I would say that when members raise a point of order about decorum in the House they are not chastising members, but I do want to remind members, again, that it is up to every parliamentarian in the House to ensure that they respect the rules of order in the House to ensure that the House can flow properly.
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Mr. Stephen Ellis
  • Mar/22/24 12:13:55 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. “Unfair and misguided” is what the Premier of Nova Scotia called this carbon tax hike. I would like to seek unanimous consent to table this document, in which the premier has— Some hon. members: No.
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Mrs. Dominique Vien
  • Mar/22/24 12:14:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. During question period, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement talked about housing. With the consent of the House, I would like to inform the House of a problem that currently exists in Laval, where one landlord has raised the rent by more than $500 despite a serious infestation of cockroaches, mould and mice. Some tenants in Laval were surprised to be subject to substantial rent increases, even though the building and individual units have received no attention or maintenance for years. With the kindness and consent of the House, I would like to table the article. Some hon. members: No.
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Mr. Eric Duncan
  • Mar/22/24 12:15:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Following question period today, in some of the exchanges regarding the carbon tax and the news that Western University's food bank has seen a 600% increase in its usage and that 40% of all post-secondary students— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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The Speaker
  • Mar/22/24 12:15:25 p.m.
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I have already indicated that there is no unanimous consent on this point. Before we continue with the points of order being raised, I would like to ask members, if at all possible, to make sure that we use the time of the House efficiently. If members are seeking unanimous consent, I ask that they do attempt to negotiate that in advance with the House leadership from the different parties. That way we can make sure that we use the time efficiently. The hon. member for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte.
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Mr. Doug Shipley
  • Mar/22/24 12:15:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, yesterday, the Premier of Ontario put out a statement that said, “People across Canada are hurting right now from the high cost of living. The federal governments needs to put— Some hon. members: No.
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Ms. Melissa Lantsman
  • Mar/22/24 12:16:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. During question period, the member for Pickering—Uxbridge was talking about how great Canadians have it because of their government, but I just want to remind her that a 40% increase—
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The Speaker
  • Mar/22/24 12:16:25 p.m.
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Fortunately, the hon. member is a very credible and capable member and understands that this is a point of debate.
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Mr. Pat Kelly
  • Mar/22/24 12:16:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I will be brief with my point of order. Up to 50 military families from CFB Gagetown are using the local food bank every month. Despite that, the carbon tax is—
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The Speaker
  • Mar/22/24 12:16:48 p.m.
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This is a similar point to what was raised by the hon. member for Thornhill, so I am afraid we are entering into debate.
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Mr. Dan Albas
  • Mar/22/24 12:17:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, during debate today, there were multiple references to my great province of British Columbia. I would ask for unanimous consent to table this letter from the— Some hon. members: No.
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Mr. John Williamson
  • Mar/22/24 12:17:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, the New Brunswick premier has written the Prime Minister, calling on him to cancel the carbon tax. I seek unanimous consent to table this— Some hon. members: No.
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Mr. Brad Vis
  • Mar/22/24 12:17:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on a more serious matter, the member for Cambridge, in responding to a question from the Bloc Québécois on the status of small businesses, failed to note that business insolvencies are up 41%. Therefore, I ask unanimous consent— Some hon. members: No.
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Mrs. Stephanie Kusie
  • Mar/22/24 12:18:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I will just wait for everyone unintelligent to yell “debate”, but previous to that, I would just like to point out that we heard a definite concern from the member for Milton about Alberta, in addition to— Some hon. members: Debate. Mrs. Stephanie Kusie: I have not even said anything—
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The Speaker
  • Mar/22/24 12:18:22 p.m.
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It is always in everybody's interest, and I say this to all members quite sincerely, if members want to raise a point of order, that they get straight to the point of the point of order they want to bring up. Otherwise, when we hear the premise and the introduction, it is often getting into debate and it forces the Chair to say that it is a matter of debate, as opposed to either seeking unanimous consent or raising a point of order. The hon. member should either raise a point of order or seek unanimous consent right away. The hon. member for Calgary Midnapore.
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