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House Hansard - 208

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 7, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 208 - Jun/7/23
Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans, Lib.)
  • Jun/7/23 2:15:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate pride in Canada, Uganda passed one of the toughest draconian laws in the world, making it the 12th country to enact the death penalty against LGBTQI persons. Today, Canada is honoured to welcome Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Frank Mugisha, executive director of SMUG and one of the leading human rights defenders in Uganda. He is with five parliamentarians who have bravely opposed this law. He is also joined by Dr. Kimahli Powell, CEO of Rainbow Railroad, an international organization providing solutions for LGBTQI refugees. 2SLGBTQI+ rights are human rights. Regardless of whom one loves or who one is, no one should live in fear. Love is love is love. Canada will continue to stand up with the community for its rights here at home and abroad. I wish everyone a happy Pride Month.
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Context: House Hansard - 208 - Jun/7/23
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Jun/7/23 9:41:38 p.m.
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I have repeatedly asked the hon. members to please keep order and give the hon. Leader of the Opposition the chance to complete his speech. The hon. member for Peace River—Westlock is rising on a point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 208 - Jun/7/23
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)
  • Jun/7/23 10:51:29 p.m.
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That has been asked a few times by Chair occupants. I must remind hon. members that heckling happens on both sides of the House, not that this is an excuse. We do wish to have some decorum and allow the hon. Leader of the Opposition to make his speech in peace.
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