Evidence of meeting #5 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was system.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Diane Marleau
That's right, but to bring Bill C-2 into force, you have to amend the old Bill C-11, which hasn't been put into law yet. That's what we're asking, that they put it into law.
Conservative
Daryl Kramp Conservative Prince Edward—Hastings, ON
I see that, but I still see it as being a bit of an override situation. As an example, in the last Parliament I had a private member's bill that passed committee. We could have sought unanimous approval of the House to be able to bring it back before now, but a portion of it was then picked up—maybe in an amended form—to be brought back in the general government bill.
Conservative
Daryl Kramp Conservative Prince Edward—Hastings, ON
And I thought that would be fine. I see that as being a parallel circumstance in a parallel situation.
Conservative
Chris Warkentin Conservative Peace River, AB
I have a point of order. On a time concern, I know there are people waiting, and I really have to go. The time has run out for this meeting. I appreciate that we want to keep going, but I—
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Diane Marleau
What I'm trying to say, Mr. Kramp, is that it's not parallel, because Bill C-11 was passed by the Senate; it has gone through the whole thing. Before it can be amended, it has to be promulgated by the government. That's what this is about.
Liberal
Conservative
Chris Warkentin Conservative Peace River, AB
Can we deal with the point of order?
I apologize, but I've got to go and I don't want to vote.
Liberal