Committees of the House  Madam Speaker, I thank the investigator from Kingston and the Islands for his crack investigatory work on this matter. I would throw it right back at him. Does he have a picture of a Speaker in his robes, in his tricorne hat, as this Speaker was doing? Was it when the House was sitting?

Committees of the House  Madam Speaker, it is very clear that this is a pattern of abuse by this Speaker, by this Liberal-appointed Speaker, in his robes and in his tricorne hat.

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, it is with some sadness and in unfortunate circumstances that I rise to debate the concurrence motion brought forward by our colleagues in the Bloc Québécois. It is disappointing because I wish we did not have to be in a situation where we have to debate the conduct and actions of the Speaker of this House.

Committees of the House  Name them.

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to Canadian ambassadors and consuls general assigned to place in the United States, broken down by each individual and by year from January 1, 2021 to date: (a) how many days were the ambassadors or consuls general at the location or area where they are stationed (e.g.: how many days was the Consul General of Canada in New York physically in the New York area); and (b) how many round trips did each ambassador or consul general make between Canada and their assigned post in the United States?

Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s (FCAC) July 2023 Guideline on Existing Consumer Mortgage Loans in Exceptional Circumstances (Guideline): (a) how many financial institutions who provide mortgage lending in Canada were consulted by the FCAC on this Guideline; (b) did any of the financial institutions consulted raise concerns with the FCAC regarding the Guideline, prior to the implementation, and, if so, what are the details, including what concerns were raised and by which financial institutions; (c) if no financial institutions were consulted before the FCAC implemented the Guideline, why were they not consulted; (d) have any financial institutions raised concerns with the FCAC since the Guideline was introduced, and, if so, what are the details, including what concerns were raised and by which financial institutions; and (e) is the Guideline temporary or will the FCAC leave it in place indefinitely?

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to VIA Rail Canada: what are the details of all meetings involving the current President and CEO and one or more government officials not employed by VIA Rail Canada, including elected and non-elected officials of all federal, provincial, and municipal governments, including, for each, the (i) date, (ii) location, including if the meeting was in person or virtual, (iii) names and titles of the attendees, (iv) purpose of the meeting?

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, we request a recorded division.

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  En ce qui concerne le réseau national de prestation de services en personne de Service Canada, ventilé par chaque Centre Service Canada: a) combien d’employés à temps plein (ETP) étaient présents le 1er janvier 2020; b) combien d’ETP étaient présents le 17 octobre 2023; c) quels bureaux ont changé leurs heures d’ouverture depuis le 1er janvier 2020; d) pour chaque bureau qui a changé ses heures d’ouverture, (i) quelles étaient les heures précédentes, (ii) quelles sont les nouvelles heures?

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  En ce qui concerne la Prestation dentaire canadienne, pour chacune des cinq prochaines années: a) quelles sont les allocations de fonds et les prévisions de financement du programme, ventilées par ministère ou organisme recevant des fonds pour sa gestion; b) quelle est la somme que l'on prévoit être nécessaire pour gérer le programme compte tenu du montant des prestations qui seront accordées; c) quels sont les taux prévus de couverture dans le cadre du programme?

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, I did indeed indicate that you were a joke. That is true. I am sorry for that. I withdraw it.

Holiday Events  Mr. Speaker, as we embark on the Christmas season, we celebrate the spirit of giving that exists in communities across Perth—Wellington. I am always amazed by the generosity of so many people who give so freely of their time and talents in the service of others. This year marks the 35th anniversary of To Stratford With Love, a community dinner organized by the Kneider family where 1,000 people may enter as strangers but leave as friends.

Court Challenges Program Act  Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise to debate Bill C-316, an act to amend the Department of Canadian Heritage Act, regarding the Court Challenges Program. You will recall, Madam Speaker, that I actually began this speech on Wednesday, May 3. I am sure that all members have been patiently waiting these last six months to hear the conclusion of my comments on this bill.

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, I am rising on a different point of order. I am being a bit of a stickler today. I would not normally point this out on behalf of my own colleagues, but during the recent votes, a colleague walked out before the vote announcement, therefore negating his vote. This was done on purpose because the member was to be paired with a minister and was not supposed to vote.

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, as you would know, Standing Order 17(a) provides that all members must rise in their own place to be recognized by the Speaker. Today, during question period, a Liberal member of Parliament flagrantly violated that rule, yet was recognized. I would like to know why the Liberal member for Pontiac was recognized when she was not in her seat.