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House Hansard - 133

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 23, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 133 - Nov/23/22
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Nov/23/22 3:17:16 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-13 
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. I share his concern about protecting our official languages. Bill C‑13 strengthens the Treasury Board's powers with respect to official languages. This bill is the result of a long process that began in 2018, during which consultations were held with Canadians across the country. Bill C‑13 is currently being studied in committee where, unfortunately, the Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois are filibustering. We hope that they will stop playing politics and start considering very important amendments to protect French from coast to coast.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 3:18:32 p.m.
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I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of the Hon. Tammy Scott-Wallace, Minister responsible for Women's Equality and Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture for the Province of New Brunswick. Some hon. members: Hear, hear!
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The Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 3:18:39 p.m.
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The hon. member for Shefford on a point of order.
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Ms. Andréanne Larouche
  • Nov/23/22 3:18:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and, if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That this House call on the government to urgently establish an independent commission of inquiry into the toxic culture in Canadian sport organizations.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 3:18:54 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay. Some hon. members: Nay.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 3:20:11 p.m.
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It being 3:18 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C‑291 under Private Members' Business. Call in the members.
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I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 3:33:22 p.m.
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Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-249 under Private Members' Business.
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I declare the motion defeated. Is the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands standing on a point of order on technical reasons?
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Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • Nov/23/22 3:46:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it would be technical, because technically on the website it says that the Leader of the Opposition voted for this, but he—
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The Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 3:46:27 p.m.
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That is debate. We are going to drop that one right away. Order. I just want to remind the hon. members before proceeding that unless it is a technical issue, like the translation is not working or something that prevents members from voting, there are no points of order during the voting session.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 3:49:10 p.m.
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Pursuant to an order made on Thursday, June 23, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at third reading stage of Bill C-228 under Private Members' Business.
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I declare the motion carried.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 4:00:42 p.m.
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Would members wishing to have conversations please do so in the lobby? I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 39 minutes. We have a point of order from the member for Kingston and the Islands.
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Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • Nov/23/22 4:01:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to start by apologizing. I was under the impression that it was okay to ask for a point of order between two votes. I will do that now, if that is okay. It is unclear to me and to those who were watching exactly what transpired during the vote we had. I am seeking clarification from the Speaker as to whether or not it is necessary for a member to stand to cast their vote. The Leader of the Opposition did not stand, and it is unclear how he voted.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 4:01:56 p.m.
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The House leader for the official opposition has a comment on this as well.
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Hon. Andrew Scheer
  • Nov/23/22 4:02:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we trust our excellent table officers. We have clerks at the table, vote-callers and the Speaker in the chair observing things. As much as the help from the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands may be appreciated by members on the other side of House, we do not believe that anybody at the table in the House of Commons needs help from him.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 4:02:18 p.m.
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What I will say is that the Table did acknowledge him and the vote was counted. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
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Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Nov/23/22 4:02:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I think the point of order is worthy enough to get clarification. We all know the process for voting virtually, but just for clarification, when we have a recorded vote on the floor of the House of Commons, the expectation is that a member must rise and acknowledge their name when it is stated. My understanding has always been that if that does not occur, the vote does not count. That is all I am asking about. I do not want you to reflect on past votes. I just want you to provide clarification for members going forward. They have to stand and acknowledge the Clerk, and if they do not do that, their vote does not count. That is my understanding.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/23/22 4:03:18 p.m.
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After further consultation with the Table, it is clear the member was indicating to vote in the positive for the bill. The Chair felt that he stood sufficiently for his vote to be recorded. The hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
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