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House Hansard - 297

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 2:03:23 p.m.
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It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation. [Members sang the national anthem]
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 2:28:36 p.m.
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Order. The hon. Minister for Innovation.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 2:37:09 p.m.
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I would like to remind colleagues from all sides of the House that we must be very careful about using the word “lies”. Although it was not directed at an individual, it is really important that we not use language that can disturb the affairs of the House. The hon. minister.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 2:38:22 p.m.
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Again, I would remind members to please stay away from language that is getting closer to being unparliamentary. The hon. member for Chilliwack—Hope.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:07:46 p.m.
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I am certain the hon. member for Yukon was not asking the Speaker to elaborate but indeed the Minister of Health to elaborate. The hon. Minister of Health has the floor.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:12:24 p.m.
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The hon. government House leader.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:13:39 p.m.
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The hon. Minister for International Trade.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:18:50 p.m.
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I cannot presume to know the decision of the House, so I am going to ask the question. All those opposed to the hon. member's 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. The Speaker: Accordingly, the House will now hear tributes to the hon. member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel. The honourable member for Beloeil—Chambly.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:28:34 p.m.
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I think it says a lot when we see someone who has his own personal preferences but always respects institutions. I commend the member. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:35:34 p.m.
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Colleagues, it is my turn to rise and pay tribute to our very dear colleague, my predecessor as Speaker, the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel. We have known each other for a very long time. In 1988, when I first came to the House of Commons as a page, the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel already had four years of experience under his belt. I had the pleasure of bringing him water and messages. He was a gentleman and an upstanding man; he still is. He has set a record for years of service, but he has also set records for kindness, wisdom and, of course, sense of humour. He is known among MPs for his sage advice. For example, if someone announces that they are running for a leadership position, the member will whisper back that they have his support, but not to tell anyone. I am certain he made an exception for me when I ran for Speaker. It is that kind of practical and far from cynical approach that has enabled him to spend 40 years in this place. The people of Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel are very well served by this gentleman. He is dedicated to working for them. His success among voters boils down simple mathematics, a subject he taught before becoming an MP. He follows a simple formula: He talks to at least 10 people a day in his riding, five days a week. At the end of the year, that adds up to 2,500 people who have had direct contact with him, or 2,500 people who know their MP. If we keep going with the math, we see that our colleague has had 100,000 personal contacts over the past 40 years. The lesson to be learned here is to never forget our roots and the reason we serve in this place. I thank the hon. member for his outstanding service and congratulate him on 40 incredible years. I see the member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston rising on a point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:39:52 p.m.
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It being 3:40 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the motion of the member for Carleton relating to the business of supply. Call in the members.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:41:49 p.m.
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The question is on the amendment. May I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of amendment to House]
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 3:59:09 p.m.
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I declare the amendment carried. The next question is on the main motion, as amended. Shall I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of motion as amended to House] The Speaker: If a member participating in person wishes that the motion as amended 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 - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 4:13:54 p.m.
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I declare the motion, as amended, carried.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
The Speaker
  • Apr/10/24 4:26:41 p.m.
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I declare the motion defeated. Some hon. members: Oh, oh! The Speaker: Order. I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 44 minutes.
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