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House Hansard - 191

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 4, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23
Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock, CPC)
  • May/4/23 3:16:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. We are looking for some consistency in the Speaker's rulings. On March 31, 2023, in this House, the Liberal Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities said: Madam Speaker, I am absolutely disgusted that the member opposite would outright lie, and yes, I am saying “outright lie”. Later on, when asked by the Speaker to withdraw that statement, the same parliamentary secretary said: Madam Speaker, I will withdraw the word but the sentiment remains, that it absolutely did not— She was then cut off because of the noise in the room. The point is that there should be consistency in rulings from the Chair. That member was not sanctioned, nor was time taken away from the Liberal Party. That person was not threatened with being kicked out of this House or any similar type of sanction. We want consistency in the rulings from the Chair so that we understand how we can and are able to conduct ourselves in this place.
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Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23
Mrs. Tracy Gray (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC)
  • May/4/23 3:22:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as to the matter of consistency, I would like to bring something to your attention for consideration. On Tuesday, I had to start a question again twice, so a total of three times. I appreciate having the opportunity to be able to do that, but it was due to a vocal uproar from NDP and Liberal members. However, I want to note that at the time, the Speaker did not insinuate to the NDP or Liberals that their questions could be taken because of their excessive disruptions. I would just like you to take that as part of your consideration as well.
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Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23
Mrs. Cathay Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville, CPC)
  • May/4/23 3:25:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I think that part of the issue today is the inconsistency with which this type of behaviour has been handled in the House across party lines, as well as inconsistencies in how it is handled by whoever happens to be in the chair. I would ask for consistency. It is really important that we do not escalate responses to a particular behaviour in the House in a way that looks to be very partisan. The member across was allowed incredible latitude for a long time before she was required to do what you instituted in a second in this place. I am just asking for consistency.
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