44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 29, 2023 10:00AM
- Sep/29/23 12:12:11 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to raise the concern of the lawyers representing the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation, just in time for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, that we are violating a sacred commitment made to that first nation. I say “we” because, thanks to the Liberals, we own the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Their lawyer has asked that at least before they start construction on October 2, the Canada Energy Regulator provide reasons, so the first nation could pursue its legal right to appeal.
Will the government ensure construction does not begin until reasons are provided?
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- Sep/29/23 12:12:49 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I know this issue matters a great deal to our colleague.
I would point out, however, as the Minister of Finance said earlier this week, that it is an independent decision that was reached by an independent agency.
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- Sep/29/23 12:13:15 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, during Statements by Members, I did not properly observe the code of conduct in the House. Accordingly, I wish to offer my heartfelt and unreserved apologies to the hon. member for Hull—Aylmer, who made a very fine statement. Well done.
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- Sep/29/23 12:13:31 p.m.
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I appreciate the hon. member's apology. I know he was not the only one, but I appreciate his honesty.
On a point of order, the hon. member for Lakeland.
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- Sep/29/23 12:13:44 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise to address an exchange stemming from question period. I am a descendant of the Bear family from the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba, so I raise this with grave concern and seriousness.
The Prime Minister's pick for the parliamentary secretary for crown-indigenous relations, who mischaracterized our leader earlier in question period and was focusing on words, actually said, “Why do I assume every skinny aboriginal girl is on crystal meth or pills? #toomuchaptn.”
I would beg all members of Parliament to treat these issues seriously, particularly those of deep concern to indigenous Canadians in every corner of their country, all of us who are descended from them and non-indigenous Canadians who are treaty partners. We should take these issues seriously, with the gravity they deserve, and stop name-calling, imputing motives and mischaracterizing words.
These topics deserve seriousness. That is why the Harper Conservative government apologized for the residential schools and launched—
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- Sep/29/23 12:14:58 p.m.
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I think we are getting more into points of debate. I do not have all of the context from the hon. member. She made a statement, and I did not hear that during question period or the specific language used, so I would tend to think that is more a point of debate.
I have another point of order, from the hon. parliamentary secretary.
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- Sep/29/23 12:15:27 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to table documents with the comments the Leader of the Opposition made when he was a member of Parliament. He talked about his view. The actual words from the Leader of the Opposition were, “My view is that we need to engender the values”—
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- Sep/29/23 12:15:44 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
Some hon. members: Nay.
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes): On a point of order, the hon. member for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock.
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- Sep/29/23 12:16:04 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, this is coming out of question period and the comments from the member for Sydney—Victoria. I would like unanimous consent to table this document reminding Canadians that during the first truth and reconciliation day, the Prime Minister was surfing in Tofino.
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- Sep/29/23 12:16:18 p.m.
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I am already getting some nays, but I will ask the question.
All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
Some hon. members: Nay.
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes): I have a point of order from the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.
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- Sep/29/23 12:16:32 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to thank you for your valiant efforts today in maintaining order through question period.
I would also like to thank the hon. member for Louis-Saint-Laurent for apologizing. He is a role model for us all.
I did hear something that can be taken up later, and I know that if I heard it clearly it may end up in Hansard. It was not something said by the hon. member for Lethbridge, but while she had the floor, a male voice was heard quite clearly saying the word “cowardly”. I think it may end up in Hansard, unless someone attends to it.
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- Sep/29/23 12:17:13 p.m.
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It is not something that I heard. I am sure we can double-check the record and come back to the House if need be.
The hon. member for Winnipeg Centre has a point of order.
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- Sep/29/23 12:17:26 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, certainly emotions run high here when we are debating. September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and I find it really abhorrent that we are using this time, when we are supposed to be lifting up survivors, to get into petty political arguments on the backs of survivors. I am encouraging members to stop this behaviour.
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- Sep/29/23 12:17:56 p.m.
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I appreciate the point of order that was raised, but, again, I think it falls on debate.
I want to remind everyone that we should be respectful of each other in the House. There are ways to debate our different points of views, and we have to be mindful of the occasion that we are going to be marking.
The hon. member for Cariboo—Prince George also has a point of order.
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- Sep/29/23 12:18:24 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart as well. As many know, my family is first nations as well.
The comments that came from the member for Sydney—Victoria on a day before truth and reconciliation day are indeed damaging. I remind the House that not only did the member for Sydney—Victoria use disparaging remarks toward indigenous women prior to his elected life, but our Prime Minister also heckled indigenous protesters and thanked them for their donation.
Madam Speaker, through you, I ask for unanimous support to table a document that highlights that our Prime Minister thanked indigenous protesters for their donation when they were protesting his inability to fight the potable water situation in our first nations communities throughout our country.
This is shameless. I seek unanimous support to table this document.
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- Sep/29/23 12:19:33 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
Some hon. members: Nay.
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes): The hon. member for Lakeland is rising on a point of order.
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- Sep/29/23 12:19:45 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I wrote my undergraduate honour's thesis, 21 years ago, about harm and responsibility in the residential school system, and called for apology and compensation from government, among many other measures. I forgot, when you allowed me the time earlier, to ask for unanimous consent to table documents that show the Prime Minister's pick for indigenous-Crown relations making misogynist and anti-indigenous comments.
To the comment from our colleague who talked about how she is urging people to not make political points, I agree. That is the point of me rising and I hope I am taken in good faith. She should definitely talk to her Liberal cabinet minister colleagues—
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- Sep/29/23 12:20:33 p.m.
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I just want to remind members that if they want to table a document, I do not know that they have to go into in-depth detail about what the document is.
All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay.
Some hon. members: Nay.
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes): The hon. member for Winnipeg Centre is rising on a point of order.
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- Sep/29/23 12:21:07 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I am very saddened by what is occurring. Again, I am going to urge all parliamentarians, if they have any level of decency, to stop using residential school survivors for political games. This is inappropriate and it is violent.
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- Sep/29/23 12:21:26 p.m.
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I appreciate all of the points of order that have been made. If members could please be very respectful in the language that they use, that would allow the House to function much better.
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