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House Hansard - 191

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 4, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23
Mr. Peter Julian
  • May/4/23 12:19:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yes, we are supporting the motion, in response to his first question. In response to his second question, I was not in the House for this exchange. I am not going to impugn any members for anything they might have said, particularly if I have not been there to witness it. I will say, as I stated at the outset, that the member for Wellington—Halton Hills is an honourable member who has served his country in a remarkably effective way. His question of privilege, I believe, should be upheld by the speakership, although that is not in my hands. Any question of him being dishonourable I would strongly react to and say simply that this is not something that any member should be questioning in the House.
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Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23
Hon. John McKay
  • May/4/23 5:02:54 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I appreciated the hon. member's contribution to our delegation in Taiwan. The short answer is that I do not know how to answer the question. I know that is strange in this place. Everybody answers the questions and even answers questions that are not asked. It is kind of trite, but true. We are at a bit of an inflection point on how to move forward democratically. I was asked by the press yesterday how I would conduct a future election and I now have to think about that. I now have to think about who is supporting me, who is contributing—
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