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House Hansard - 201

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 29, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 201 - May/29/23
Hon. Bill Blair (President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Lib.)
  • May/29/23 3:15:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there are currently 179 wildfires burning in Canada, 68 of which are out of control. Those fires are in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Over 20,000 people have been evacuated from their communities, and nearly a million hectares of forest have been lost to these fires. Frankly, this season has begun weeks ahead of what we would normally anticipate. These fires are occurring at unprecedented levels.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:16:16 p.m.
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Following discussions among representatives of all parties in the House, I understand there is an agreement to observe a moment of silence in honour of Michel Côté. I would invite hon. members to rise. [A moment of silence observed]
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Mr. John Williamson (New Brunswick Southwest, CPC)
  • May/29/23 3:18:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, during question period, the MP for Burlington did something indirectly that she is not allowed to do directly, which is to imply that two of the members of this House were not here. Both myself and the MP for South Shore—St. Margarets raised the fires that are burning out of control in our provinces. It is disgraceful that the member said otherwise. She also misled the House. I think she should reconsider her words and apologize. We raised this issue. We are here, and we are doing our jobs.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:18:43 p.m.
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I am not quite clear on what the hon. minister said. Does she want to respond to that?
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Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • May/29/23 3:18:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am honestly not sure what the member opposite is talking about. I did not refer to someone being present or not in the House. I was referring to questions in question period.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:19:06 p.m.
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It being 3:19 p.m., pursuant to order made Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the motion of the member for Carleton relating to the business of supply. Call in the members. And the bells having rung:
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The Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:20:40 p.m.
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The question is on the amendment. May I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of amendment to House]
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The Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:34:27 p.m.
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I declare the amendment defeated.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:35:23 p.m.
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The next question is on the main motion. Shall I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of motion to House] The Deputy Speaker: If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
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Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • May/29/23 3:37:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I suspect there is a willingness to have a recorded vote.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:50:04 p.m.
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I declare the motion defeated. We have a point of order from the hon. member for Scarborough—Guildwood.
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Hon. John McKay
  • May/29/23 3:50:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, if possible, I would appreciate it if my vote in the first vote could be recorded as nay as opposed to yes.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:51:02 p.m.
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Does the hon. member have unanimous consent to change his vote? Some hon. members: Agreed. The Deputy Speaker: I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 29 minutes.
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Hon. Mona Fortier (President of the Treasury Board, Lib.)
  • May/29/23 3:52:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the supplementary estimates (A), 2023-24.
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Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP)
  • May/29/23 3:55:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am presenting a petition of deep concern to the residents of Saanich—Gulf Islands. I mention in particular Leslie Mcbain, a resident of Pender Island, one of the founders of Moms Stop the Harm. She lost her son tragically in the opioid crisis. So many moms have lost their kids. The efforts of this one group have definitely influenced policy across Canada, and at this point, the Canadian Public Health Association, the Global Commission on Drug Policy, the World Health Organization and the United Nations all recommend drug decriminalization. We are not so much in an overdose crisis, as the petitioners point out. We are in a poisoning crisis and a public health crisis. We must listen to the recommendations of social workers, frontline workers, nurses, doctors, drug users and individuals directly involved in the drug-using community and decriminalize drugs in Canada. The only way to save lives is to ensure that there is a safe supply and that there are adequate mental health supports to stop the slaughter of people across this country from fentanyl poisoning and opioids.
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Mr. Dan Mazier (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa, CPC)
  • May/29/23 3:57:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise once again on behalf of the people of Swan River, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. The common people of Swan River are demanding a common-sense solution to repeal the Liberal government's soft-on-crime policies, which have fuelled a surge in crime throughout their community. A surge in robberies by repeat offenders has forced nearly every business to install bars on their windows and buzzers on their doors, and now many local businesses are considering closing their doors for good. To say that crime has significantly impacted the local economy is an understatement. The people of Swan River demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, as they directly threaten their livelihoods and their communities. I support the good people of Swan River.
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Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • May/29/23 3:57:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. As you know and I am sure the member knows, we are not supposed to give our own editorial comments on a petition. At the end of presenting his petition, even though the member said he supports the people, he was indirectly doing what he cannot do directly. He was basically saying that he supports the petition.
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The Speaker
  • May/29/23 3:58:13 p.m.
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The point is taken.
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Mr. Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, GP)
  • May/29/23 3:58:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise this afternoon to present a petition signed by over 160,000 Canadians across the country and initiated by Caitlin Glasson, a strong trans activist in my community. The petition recognizes that the world is becoming increasingly hostile to transgender and non-binary folks. It also recognizes that transgender and non-binary people's right to live as themselves is being restricted and removed in many places, including places that have historically been presumed safe. This includes, they point out, more than a dozen U.S. states that have enacted or are considering legislation to eliminate or criminalize gender-affirming care. They also point out that Canada has prided itself on being an inclusive, tolerant and welcoming society for everyone, regardless of gender identity or gender expression. The petitioners call on the Government of Canada to extend to transgender and non-binary people the right to successfully claim asylum in Canada, regardless of where they may be applying from.
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Mr. Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock, CPC)
  • May/29/23 3:59:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a number of petitions today. The first one comes from Canadians across the country to draw the attention of the House to the report calling for the clergy of religious affiliation to be removed from the Department of National Defence. The petitioners are concerned about this. They say that this report slanders mainstream Canadian religions. They are concerned that the Canadian Armed Forces might remove chaplains. The petitioners are calling on the Government of Canada and the House of Commons to reject the recommendations of this report. They are also calling for the Government of Canada to affirm the rights of all Canadians, including Canadian Armed Forces chaplains, to religious freedom.
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