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House Hansard - 264

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 7, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/7/23
Hon. Jenna Sudds (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Dec/7/23 2:44:27 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when the member opposite talks about basics, I would like to point out the basic fact that, just yesterday, every member in the House, including every Conservative member, had the opportunity to support Canadian families and children by voting to support a national school food program. What did they do? Every single one of them voted against it. On this side of the House, we will continue to support Canadian families.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/7/23
Hon. Andrew Scheer
  • Dec/7/23 5:59:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I know we are not supposed to reflect on the vote that just took place, and the House generally does not take the same question twice, but if the government does want to avoid a marathon voting session, all it has to do is take the carbon tax off of farmers, families and first nations.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/7/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Dec/7/23 7:53:44 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, we support human rights, and I will be voting yes. I think it is important that we have a recorded vote on this.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
The Speaker
  • Dec/8/23 12:10:16 a.m.
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Although I am sure we all appreciate the sentiment of the hon. member for the staff who are here overnight, I would indicate that only matters concerning voting can be raised as a point of order during a vote.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay
  • Dec/8/23 12:52:38 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on the same point of order. If people are voting in the chamber, they must stay in their seat until the vote is announced. If people are going out into the lobby or elsewhere to vote from their app, there is nothing against the rules in coming back in so they are ready for the next vote in the chamber. That is what is going on. Why was the member for Kingston and the Islands just outside the door taking pictures of us all? Where is he right now? I do not know.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Dec/8/23 12:53:23 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. My understanding, and it is actually fairly clear, is that if someone is voting inside the chamber, they are supposed to be staying in their seat from the moment in which— An hon. member: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Dec/8/23 12:53:30 a.m.
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Patience. Mr. Speaker, I know it is getting a little late for some, but members should have patience. If someone is voting inside the chamber, they take their seat and listen to the vote; they have to stay in their seat until after the vote total has been given. If someone is voting virtually, the expectation is that they will be outside the chamber. Yes, they can come in 30 seconds or a minute or so after and take their seat. They are not to wander around like the opposition House leader and other members were doing. It is expected that people would not abuse the opportunity to exercise their vote on the voting app.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
The Speaker
  • Dec/8/23 12:54:23 a.m.
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To the original point that was raised by the member for Elmwood—Transcona, after consultation with the table, I can say that, when one is in in the chamber, one is expected to stay in one's seat and not move around. If a member is voting electronically and coming into the chamber, it is fine to come in, take their seat and prepare to participate in person. However, if a member is voting in the chamber, for their vote to count, they must stay in their seat until the vote is announced. I also ask members, while they are voting here all night, that if they are coming into the chamber to correct or to confirm a vote, to follow the rules expected for men. They should wear ties in this place if they wish to address the House to clarify their vote. If they are participating via Zoom, they do not require a tie. The hon. member for Perth—Wellington is rising on a point of order.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Mr. Eric Duncan
  • Dec/8/23 3:42:12 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, it is 3:39 a.m., and Canadians are watching how we are voting on each piece with interest. Therefore, I would ask for a recorded division.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Hon. Pierre Poilievre
  • Dec/8/23 4:03:27 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, as I see it, it is now 4 a.m. Members are tired. We have been voting— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Hon. Pierre Poilievre
  • Dec/8/23 4:03:42 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to propose that we end the voting by agreeing that we will axe the tax for farmers, first nations and families.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Hon. Pierre Poilievre
  • Dec/8/23 4:16:49 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Disorder is unleashing in the House of Commons on the other side. I am trying to resolve the difference we have before us. I am proposing that we end the voting on agreement to axe the tax for farmers, first nations and families for good.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Mr. Sukh Dhaliwal
  • Dec/8/23 6:19:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. It has been over 12 hours of continuous voting, and I want to thank all the table officers, the pages, the security officers and the support staff who have put the effort in to make this possible. The only thing it has served is the ego and the arrogance of the leader of the official opposition.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Hon. Pierre Poilievre
  • Dec/8/23 6:20:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, we all thank the incredible staff who are supporting us through this long voting time. We reiterate to the House we can bring the voting to an end now by agreeing to axe the tax.
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Context: House Hansard - 264 - Dec/8/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Dec/8/23 7:49:41 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we in the Liberal Party believe that climate change is real, so we are voting in favour of this motion with the hope that Conservatives will flip-flop on the issue. I request a recorded division.
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