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House Hansard - 93

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 93 - Jun/21/22
The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/21/22 7:23:10 p.m.
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We are hearing that we are having troubles. We have a couple of dashboards that are not working. I believe the dashboards of the Conservative caucus and the NDP caucus are not working. We are having trouble with some Internet. We have one committee that is meeting. ParlVU is apparently not working. One committee has to decided not to restart. We do have a number of issues happening in the precinct. In some cases the Internet is working and in some cases it is not. We will look to see if there is a way to solve it. I know many of us would probably pull the plug on the modem and plug it back in and hope for the best, but the system is probably a little more robust than that. We can maybe continue with the next speaker. I will come back to the floor with an update of what we are finding across the precinct, if that is okay with members. I am just going to look for a nod. The hon. House leader for the official opposition.
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Mr. John Brassard
  • Jun/21/22 7:24:12 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Mr. Speaker, that is fine. When we get to questions and comments, there may be some people who may not be able to participate. I would just provide that as a warning, but I am so looking forward to hearing the hon. member speak.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/21/22 7:24:26 p.m.
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Let us do that. The hon. member for Rivière‑des‑Mille‑Îles.
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Mr. Luc Desilets (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, BQ)
  • Jun/21/22 7:24:36 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Mr. Speaker, I believe that these technical difficulties are giving rise to an anti-democratic situation. We all decided that we would have a hybrid Parliament, meaning that members who are at home have the same rights as those who are here in Parliament. In this case, the Internet is not working for some NDP members, who are not receiving messages, and the system is also not working for some Conservative members. It happens to be working for my party, but I have a bit of a problem with that. We are saying that only part of Parliament will work, because it is currently in hybrid mode, and I have a problem with that. With all due respect, I simply wanted to mention that.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/21/22 7:25:16 p.m.
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I have consulted with the Table, and all members trying to join us can now do so. All members present in the House or online can do so. We will be able to resume with at least one speech, and we could return to the House after finding a solution. The hon. member for Elmwood—Transcona.
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Mr. Daniel Blaikie
  • Jun/21/22 7:25:53 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Mr. Speaker, I am inclined to agree with my colleague from the Bloc that if members who want to participate are not able to participate, that is a problem. My point earlier was not that it is not a problem; it was simply that I know Conservatives expressed a lot of enthusiasm about being in the chamber for debate, and I note that they are participating otherwise, presumably because they feel that it is a meaningful form of work. I certainly do not want that meaningful form of work to be interrupted. I would support a suspension if that is what is called for. I do not want members who want to participate in an important debate to be in a circumstance of not being able to.
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Mr. John Brassard
  • Jun/21/22 7:26:27 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Mr. Speaker, I just spoke to the hon. member who is scheduled to speak. My suggestion is that we suspend until the issue is fixed, but that is your call, of course, and I respect whatever decision you make, sir.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/21/22 7:26:30 p.m.
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Let us do this: Let us suspend for a few moments to find out. If we cannot seem to find the solution, we will proceed according to the order of the Speaker.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/21/22 7:26:43 p.m.
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We will suspend for five minutes.
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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Jun/21/22 7:48:13 p.m.
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Order. We are going to remain suspended to the call of the Chair. The situation has not been resolved yet, but we are looking into it. As soon as it is, members will be called back.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/21/22 8:54:16 p.m.
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Order. I would like to inform members that we are still having trouble with the network. There is an estimation this will not be solved this evening, so I am wondering if we can come up with an agreement. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
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Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Jun/21/22 8:54:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, based on some consultation that has been conducted, I suspect that, if you were canvass the House, you would find unanimous consent to adjourn for the day.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/21/22 8:55:02 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion, please say nay. Hearing no dissenting voice, it is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion, please say nay. The House is therefore adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 8:55 p.m.)
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