Bill C-215 (Historical)

Climate Change Accountability Act

An Act respecting Canada’s fulfillment of its greenhouse gas emissions reduction obligations

This enactment enacts the Climate Change Accountability Act, which provides for the development of an action plan to ensure that Canada fulfills its obligations under the Paris Agreement, including by means of targets for reducing Canadian greenhouse gas emissions and accountability mechanisms for emissions reduction.

Climate Change Accountability Act

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

There is no going back and forth. It is strictly on votes. The questions was asked and it was answered, unless there is a point of order somewhere, and even then it has to be on the technical side.

[Blake Richards, Conservative, Banff—Airdrie, AB]

Madam Speaker, on a point of order, I would just remind members that we generally do extend this courtesy to each other in this House. Earlier tonight, a member of another party was extended this courtesy. We did not say no. I certainly hope that if the member were to try again, he would—

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

Unfortunately, that is not a point of order, but a point of debate.

The hon. member for Yorkton—Melville has a point of order, if it is on technicalities here.

[Cathay Wagantall, Conservative, Yorkton—Melville, SK]

Madam Speaker, we are working on another app that allows us to make a change in our vote. I appreciate that it is during the vote, but regardless, this seems very—

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

That is a point of debate and not a technical issue. I will certainly ensure that those comments are reflected to the Speaker himself, and at this point the rules before the House are that the app is not in order yet. Therefore, the question was asked and the answer was posed.

The hon. member for Regina—Lewvan has a point of order. Is it on a technical piece?

[Warren Steinley, Conservative, Regina—Lewvan, SK]

Yes, Madam Speaker. I would ask for unanimous consent, because I did say “pour, for” and I meant to say “no, contre. I was working on my speech, so I would ask my colleagues to please understand what happened.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

Again, given the response that the member gave, I would ask whether the hon. member has unanimous consent to change his vote.

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

(The House divided on the motion, which was negatived on the following division:)

Vote #48

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

I declare the motion defeated.

I wish to inform the House that because of the delay, there will be no Private Members' Business hour today. Accordingly, the order will be rescheduled for another sitting.

I also wish to inform the House that pursuant to Standing Order 30(4)(b), the House shall continue to sit to complete the ordinary daily routine of business up to and including “Introduction of Government Bills”, whereupon the House shall adjourn.