Debates of March 13th, 2000

House of Commons Hansard #63 of the 36th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was say.

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Division No. 1121
Government Orders

2:50 a.m.

The Deputy Speaker

All those opposed will please say nay.

Division No. 1121
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Some hon. members

Nay.

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The Deputy Speaker

In my opinion the nays have it.

And more than five members having risen:

(The House divided on Motion No. 361, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 1122
Government Orders

March 13th, 2000 / 2:55 a.m.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)

I declare Motion No. 361 lost.

Division No. 1122
Government Orders

2:55 a.m.

Bloc

Yvan Bernier Bonaventure—Gaspé—Îles-De-La-Madeleine—Pabok, QC

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I would like to take advantage of the fact that it is 2.55 a.m. to point out that there has been a change of shift among the interpreters. Speaking of the interpreters, there is a brilliant interpreter in the booth who usually travels with the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.

Speaking of fisheries, it is approximately 4.30 a.m. in Newfoundland. I seek the unanimous consent of the House to hear whether the member for Gander—Grand Falls thinks that the people of Newfoundland would be more interested in speaking about the economic problems faced by fishers than about—

Division No. 1122
Government Orders

2:55 a.m.

Some hon. members

Oh, oh.

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The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)

I am sure all members join together in recognizing the yeoman duty of the interpreters, especially when I am speaking French.

The question is on Motion No. 362. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

Division No. 1122
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2:55 a.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

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Some hon. members

No.

Division No. 1122
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2:55 a.m.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)

All those in favour of the motion will please say yea.

Division No. 1122
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Some hon. members

Yea.

Division No. 1122
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2:55 a.m.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)

All those opposed will please say nay.

Division No. 1122
Government Orders

2:55 a.m.

Some hon. members

Nay.

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Government Orders

2:55 a.m.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)

In my opinion the yeas have it.

And more than five members having risen:

(The House divided on Motion No. 362, which was negatived on the following division:)

Division No. 1123
Government Orders

3 a.m.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)

I declare Motion No. 362 lost.

The next question is on Motion No. 363. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?