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House Hansard - 253

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 22, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 253 - Nov/22/23
The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:24:51 p.m.
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That brings an end to question period. I see that there are a number of members rising on points of order. The hon. minister.
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Hon. Patty Hajdu
  • Nov/22/23 3:25:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, during question period, I heard in one of the questions from the Leader of the Opposition his reckless use of the word “crazy” as a pejorative for one of our cabinet ministers. The use of the word “crazy” is offensive and stigmatizing and, for so many Canadians—
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:25:26 p.m.
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I thank the minister for raising this issue. The Speaker already made a statement regarding this and the importance of, when we are referring to individual members, treating all members with respect and dignity. Also on a point of order, I recognize the hon. member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie.
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Mr. Alexandre Boulerice
  • Nov/22/23 3:25:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I seek the unanimous consent of the House to adopt the following motion, which is supported by the members for Mirabel and Louis-Saint-Laurent: Given that the construction of the Mirabel airport led to the expropriation of thousands of families in 1969; that the families who lost their home, their land and their community following this expropriation are traumatized by this unspeakable pain; and that, with the end of commercial flights, the Mirabel airport is now closed to the public; that this House officially apologize to the residents of Mirabel who were expropriated in 1969.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:26:30 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.
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Ms. Christine Normandin
  • Nov/22/23 3:26:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. 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, in view of the joint statement by the respective Premiers of Quebec and Ontario, dated November 7, 2023, regarding the federal government's public procurement of the CP‑140 Aurora replacement, call on the government to formally proceed by notice of tender before awarding any procurement contract for the new Canadian multi-mission aircraft.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:27:19 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.
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Mr. Garnett Genuis
  • Nov/22/23 3:27:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, just in response to the point of order from the member for Thunder Bay—Superior North, I do want to draw the attention of the House to the fact that on February 23, 2016, that member used the same word in quite the same context.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:27:55 p.m.
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That is falling into debate. I thank the member.
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Ms. Leah Gazan
  • Nov/22/23 3:28:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. During QP, the leader of the Conservative Party referred to the environment minister as “crazy environment minister”. We are going through a mental health crisis in this country. I would like the member for Carleton to apologize to this House and apologize to people struggling with mental health across this country.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:28:43 p.m.
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I thank the member for Winnipeg Centre for raising this point of order. The Speaker did point out, during question period, the importance of using language that is respectful with respect to individual members of this House. We are going to be moving on. On a point of order, I recognize the hon. member for Madawaska—Restigouche.
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Mr. René Arseneault
  • Nov/22/23 3:29:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it has become impossible to hear questions and answers here, especially the answers. The heckling always comes from the same part of the House. There is supposed to be decorum around parliamentary language. Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Mr. René Arseneault: Mr. Speaker, this perfectly illustrates my point. Parliamentary language has changed here. Some of our colleagues have started being rude, showing no manners, and bullying. That is heckling. I believe that, as parliamentarians, we all have the right to clearly hear what other colleagues have to say in their answers, without feeling intimidated. In due course, I would like to know the position of the House on respect for decorum and parliamentary language. Things have gotten out of control.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:30:27 p.m.
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I would like to thank the member for Madawaska—Restigouche for his intervention. As you all know, the Chair has already shared its observations and guidance on how members can behave in a more respectful manner while having passionate and focused debates here in the House. I know that today, as is often the case on Wednesdays, there are a number of members, of all political persuasions, who are a little more passionate than usual, if I may say it that way. However, I agree that it is important that we all respect each other. When a member is speaking in the House, we must remain quiet and let the member express their thoughts. It is very important. In this particular case, the Chair did hear the member's response. However, I encourage all members to exercise a lot more discipline so that everyone can be heard here in the House of Commons.
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Mr. Randall Garrison
  • Nov/22/23 3:32:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. With respect, I think if you examine the proceedings today, you will see that the point of order raised by the member for Winnipeg Centre is about the use of the term “crazy”, referring to someone's mental health as a pejorative. It does not matter who it is applied to in this House. Her point of order was about the use of that term as a pejorative. I think you, Mr. Speaker, may have inadvertently confirmed that negative term in your ruling. I would like the Speaker to examine those records, because I think we need to make sure that in this House, we respect all those Canadians who are struggling with mental health issues and not use mental health as a pejorative in this House.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:32:57 p.m.
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I thank the member, and I will take a closer look at the point of intervention from the member for Winnipeg Centre.
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Mr. Rick Perkins
  • Nov/22/23 3:33:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. As you are examining this question, I would encourage you to examine the statement by the member for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca on June 14, 2014, using the same word.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:33:41 p.m.
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I thank all members.
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The Speaker
It being 3:28 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-316, under Private Members' Business. Call in the members.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:48:55 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • Nov/22/23 3:49:24 p.m.
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I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded division, Government Orders will be extended by 13 minutes.
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