Evidence of meeting #6 for Canadian Heritage in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was support.
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5:40 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Hedy Fry
Yes, I don't know who is in the room, but there are four hands in the room.
(Amendment negatived)
The motion does not carry, Ms. Barron. I'm very sorry.
Thank you very much.
Now we have Ms. Thomas' motion that's been amended by Mr. Champoux, and that is now the motion that we're carrying forward. That's been agreed on by everyone. I think I would entertain a motion to adjourn.
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Liberal
Anthony Housefather Liberal Mount Royal, QC
Wait, shouldn't we officially have a vote on this, Madam Chair? I don't think—
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Liberal
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Liberal
5:40 p.m.
Liberal
Anthony Housefather Liberal Mount Royal, QC
No, Madam Chair, I think we need to have a vote to accept the motion now that it's been amended.
5:40 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Hedy Fry
As amended, okay, all right. Somebody is going to have to read it because the amendments came in in different parts.
Will the clerk please read it?
5:40 p.m.
The Clerk
Thank you, Madam Chair.
It reads as follows: That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee undertake a study on the harms caused to children, women, and men by the ease of access to, and online viewing of, illegal sexually explicit material, and the extent to which online access to illegal sexually explicit material contributes to the prevalence of violence against women and girls and sex trafficking in Canada; that the committee hear from organizations, victims, and law enforcement experts; that the committee hold a minimum of two meetings to that end; that the committee consider legal frameworks to prevent the harm caused by online access to illegal sexually explicit material; that the committee report its findings and recommendations to the House; and that the Minister of Heritage and his department be invited to testify as part of the study.
5:45 p.m.
The Clerk
Oh excuse me, I'm so sorry. I apologize, you're right. That was not adopted.
5:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Hedy Fry
It ends at “House”. I thought we already voted on this, but I may be very mistaken.
I'll call the vote again. Those in favour of the amended motion as per Mr. Champoux's amendment, please raise your hand.
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The Clerk
There are five hands in the room.
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The Clerk
There are five hands in the room.
(Motion as amended agreed to)
5:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Hedy Fry
The motion carries. Thank you very much.
May I entertain a motion to adjourn?
