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House Hansard - 132

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 22, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 132 - Nov/22/22
Mr. Denis Trudel (Longueuil—Saint-Hubert, BQ)
  • Nov/22/22 11:31:47 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-20 
Madam Speaker, it is always fascinating to hear my colleague boast about the government's actions. He said earlier that they gave time to the House, that they voted to extend sitting hours until midnight with the NDP's agreement, that they are so democratic, and that they have so much to say. I forget how many gag orders they have forced on the House since I have been here. In fact, we spend half our time in the House debating adjournment motions in order not to debate. It is outrageous. Two weeks ago, they cut off debate on Bill C‑31, a very important bill for housing. In committee, they cut off debate on Bill C‑13 on reforming the Official Languages Act and they no longer want witnesses to be heard. The act has not been reformed in 50 years. There is a major language crisis in Canada and the Liberals do not want to debate it. I cannot believe that they think this is a great democracy that spends its time debating the big issues.
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Context: House Hansard - 132 - Nov/22/22
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Nov/22/22 5:01:43 p.m.
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I am sorry to interrupt the hon. member, but I absolutely have to make an announcement before five o'clock. It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, Foreign Affairs; the hon. member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston, Public Safety; the hon. member for Spadina—Fort York, Cannabis. The hon. member for Shefford may continue.
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