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House Hansard - 247

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 6, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 247 - Nov/6/23
The Speaker
  • Nov/6/23 3:46:05 p.m.
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This was— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! The Speaker: It is because the Chair is standing up. I am going to allow the member to— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! The Speaker: I am going to ask the hon. member— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! The Speaker: This is the reason why microphones are sometimes turned off: to preserve the honour of the House when there are conversations happening back and forth without people having the floor. No member, I can guarantee, has ever been cut off in terms of making their presentation, posing a question or giving an answer, with the exception of the time when the Speaker is up. This matter has been brought up with House leaders. I have talked about this issue and it is being addressed. The hon. member for Miramichi—Grand Lake, on a new matter, I would hope.
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