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House Hansard - 249

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 8, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 249 - Nov/8/23
Mr. Anthony Housefather (Mount Royal, Lib.)
  • Nov/8/23 3:27:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion: That the House unequivocally rejects and condemns the heinous terrorist attacks against Israel by terrorist organization Hamas on October 7, 2023, and demands that Hamas unconditionally and immediately release all hostages, regardless of nationality, that it kidnapped during its attacks.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 3:28:20 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.
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Mr. Sameer Zuberi (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Lib.)
  • Nov/8/23 3:28:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion: That the House immediately and unequivocally demands that unimpeded humanitarian aid be allowed into Gaza, and in particular, food, fuel and water; that every measure be taken to protect civilian life in Gaza; that all foreign nationals be allowed to immediately leave Gaza, including Canadians and their families; and that the House reiterate its firm and unwavering commitment to a two-state solution, with a viable Palestinian state, living side-by-side in peace and security with Israel.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 3:29:45 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 3:30:38 p.m.
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It being 3:30 p.m., pursuant to order made on Tuesday, October 31, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment of the hon. member for Brantford—Brant to the motion for concurrence in the sixth report of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Call in the members.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 3:44:07 p.m.
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I declare the amendment lost. The next question is on the main motion. The hon. whip for the government.
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Hon. Steven MacKinnon
  • Nov/8/23 3:44:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I believe that if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting yes.
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Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay
  • Nov/8/23 3:44:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote, with Conservatives voting nay.
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Mrs. Claude DeBellefeuille
  • Nov/8/23 3:44:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the results of the previous vote and will vote in favour of the motion.
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Mr. Peter Julian
  • Nov/8/23 3:45:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the results of the previous vote and will vote yea.
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Ms. Elizabeth May
  • Nov/8/23 3:45:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote, and we will be voting yes.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 3:45:54 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 3:48:24 p.m.
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The House will now proceed to the deferred recorded division on the motion from the member for Skeena—Bulkley Valley relating to the Business of Supply. The question is as follows. May I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of motion to House]
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 4:00:14 p.m.
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I declare the motion defeated.
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The Deputy Speaker
The House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill S-242 under Private Members' Business.
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I declare the motion defeated.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 4:11:37 p.m.
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I wish to inform the House that because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 40 minutes.
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Hon. Rechie Valdez
  • Nov/8/23 4:12:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, I had technical difficulties on the app, and I am requesting unanimous consent to allow me to change my vote on the opposition day motion to against.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 4:12:14 p.m.
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Is it agreed? Some hon. members: Agreed.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/8/23 4:13:11 p.m.
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The Chair would like to follow up on the point of order raised by the chief opposition whip regarding an alleged offensive gesture by the member for Avalon during a recorded division held on Monday, November 6, 2023. As mentioned when the matter was first raised, the Chair committed to reviewing the video in order to determine if an offensive gesture was made by the member during the vote. Having done so, the Chair cannot make a conclusive determination as to the nature of the gesture. For his part, the member for Avalon stated that he did not make the gesture in question. The Chair is left with two versions of the same event, and consistent with past practice, the Chair must take members at their word. I therefore consider the matter closed. The final point I would make is the responsibility for improved decorum falls to every one of us. As I said in my statement of October 18, 2023, found at pages 17592 and 17593 of Debates, and I quote: Because of the collegial character of the House and the broad privileges enjoyed by its members, no one—not even the Speaker—can act unilaterally to improve the level of decorum in the chamber. Despite my own strong individual determination to maintaining the dignity and decorum of the House, ultimately those efforts will come to naught without members themselves taking responsibility for their behaviour and conduct, and showing their own personal efforts in comporting their business in an appropriate and civil manner. I will therefore need your help in order to succeed. There was obviously disorder in the House during the vote that took place last Monday. All members must be mindful of the impact that their sometimes heated words and behaviours might have on others. I ask all colleagues to do their part to elevate the proceedings to ensure that they are more respectful and constructive. Remember that Canadians are watching us and that we are all accountable for our words and actions in this place. Rather than finding ways to skate right up to the line of what is acceptable, I would encourage all members to stay well inside the boundaries of respect and decorum. I thank all members for their attention.
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