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House Hansard - 64

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 4, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 64 - May/4/22
Mr. Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, GP)
  • May/4/22 3:19:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in the election campaign last summer, the Prime Minister promised billions in funding to provinces and territories to address the quality and capacity of long-term care homes. He has said that nothing is off the table when it comes to addressing the crisis in long-term care, yet in this year's federal budget, the only time long-term care was even mentioned was in reference to money previously allocated in 2021. There was no mention of the promised safe long-term care act. Does the government believe that there is no longer a crisis in long-term care?
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/4/22 3:19:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what we saw during this pandemic was a national tragedy of elders not being properly cared for in almost every corner of the country. That is why we committed to working with provinces and territories to improve the quality of long-term care for residents right across the country. We are continuing to move forward, working with and recognizing the jurisdiction of provinces, but also knowing that the federal government has a role to play in ensuring that every senior in this country is treated with the dignity and care that they so richly deserve.
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Mr. Alain Therrien (La Prairie, BQ)
  • May/4/22 3:20:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. At the end of his response to the member for Pontiac's question, the Prime Minister yelled, “Shame on Quebeckers”. We checked, and that is what we heard. Naturally, I would ask that he withdraw his remarks.
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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/4/22 3:21:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in the heat of the moment, I forgot one word. I meant to say, “Shame on Quebec Conservatives”, as reported in—
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/4/22 3:21:14 p.m.
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Order. The hon. member for Foothills on a point of order. The hon. member for Foothills.
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Mr. John Barlow
  • May/4/22 3:21:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am sure all of us in the House are used to vigorous debate during question period, but there is a line that should not be crossed, especially when it comes to using unparliamentary language. The Prime Minister used an obscenity, and it was not “fuddle duddle”, in describing the official opposition. I would ask the Prime Minister to stand and apologize for that language.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/4/22 3:21:48 p.m.
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I can say during question period that there were a number of things flying back and forth. I did not hear what the Prime Minister said. All I can say is I heard a number of lies on this side, as well. Those are things that should not be said in this House of Commons. As I said before, during question period we should show some decorum in the House of Commons and watch what we are saying to each other so that we reflect what Canadians want in this House of Commons. I thank the member for his intervention. The hon. member for Richmond—Arthabaska on a point of order.
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Mr. Alain Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska, CPC)
  • May/4/22 3:22:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, a modicum of decorum must be maintained in the House. The member for Pontiac made a false claim about the Conservative members from Quebec. A few moments ago, the Prime Minister made one of his own when my Bloc Québécois colleague asked him a question. This situation is unacceptable. I demand a formal apology from the member for Pontiac, who made a false claim about me and all my fellow Conservative members from Quebec here in the House.
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Mrs. Sophie Chatel
  • May/4/22 3:23:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I was in the House when the Liberal Party and the opposition parties, with the exception of the official opposition, stood up—
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/4/22 3:23:30 p.m.
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Order. It is yes or no. It is not up for debate. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
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Ms. Elizabeth May
  • May/4/22 3:23:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise only to say— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/4/22 3:23:42 p.m.
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Order. I am about to refer to members by name rather than by constituency. That is the next step. I do not wish to do that. I remind members that they have chosen to be in the House. Conversations are to take place outside the House, period. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
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Ms. Elizabeth May
  • May/4/22 3:24:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what you have just said resolves what I wanted to say. We cannot hear the Prime Minister from this end with my microphone up to full volume. I could not hear what the Prime Minister was saying, either.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/4/22 3:24:40 p.m.
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I know the member for Edmonton Strathcona has a motion to put forward. I want to make sure she has had her conversations with the other parties. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona.
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Ms. Heather McPherson
  • May/4/22 3:25:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, perhaps this can bring a little bit of decorum to the room. I believe I have unanimous consent for the following motion: That, given that rates have increased from one in five to one in three women for perinatal depression, and one in two women for perinatal anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada; that Black, indigenous, people of colour, people with disabilities, gender and sexual minority populations experience higher rates of perinatal mental illness; that a study by the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative shows that 95% of health care practitioners believe perinatal mental health services in Canada are insufficient; and that advocates are calling for a national perinatal mental health strategy, the House reaffirm its decision of May 5, 2021, that the government should develop a national perinatal mental health strategy and follow other countries in recognizing the first Wednesday of May annually as world maternal mental health day.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/4/22 3:26:10 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. I hear none. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay. An hon. member: Nay.
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Mr. Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, CPC)
  • May/4/22 3:26:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there are a thousand good ways to attack an opponent and there is no need to choose the wrong one. Unfortunately, during question period, the member for Pontiac made statements that were unfair and untrue. Many of us members from Quebec applauded the response yesterday from the Deputy Prime Minister. Some, like me, commented publicly. Others, like the member for Richmond—Arthabaska, made comments on social media. We all know the rules of Parliament. We know that we cannot state the opposite of the truth. Since individuals here have expressed support for the Deputy Prime Minister's comments, I believe the member for Pontiac was mistaken. I urge her to act with the dignity befitting her position.
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Mrs. Sophie Chatel
  • May/4/22 3:27:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, when news broke that our neighbours to the south were considering overturning abortion rights, several members rose here in the House in support of women in the U.S. What is happening in the United States is a step backwards. It is a regressive policy. That is why MPs must stand up, especially those from Quebec. No one should remain seated. We really need to support— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/4/22 3:28:31 p.m.
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We are falling into a little too much debate here. The hon. House leader of the official opposition.
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Mr. John Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil, CPC)
  • May/4/22 3:28:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am going to respectfully ask that you check Hansard. The hon. member for Foothills rose about the Prime Minister using unparliamentary language, and I can assure you that we all heard it. It was unparliamentary. I am asking you to check Hansard to see if it was recorded and, if so, take the appropriate measures.
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