Evidence of meeting #32 for Procedure and House Affairs in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was clause.
A recording is available from Parliament.
2:30 p.m.
Liberal
Ginette Petitpas Taylor Liberal Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, NB
Madam Chair, do we have the possibility of a meeting tomorrow if we don't get through it today?
2:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ruby Sahota
I don't know as of yet. I will try to schedule one tomorrow, but I don't know if we do have the possibility.
Mrs. Vecchio.
2:30 p.m.
Conservative
Karen Vecchio Conservative Elgin—Middlesex—London, ON
I am just looking at this and I do believe there is a meeting that has already been scheduled by the whips.
2:30 p.m.
Conservative
Karen Vecchio Conservative Elgin—Middlesex—London, ON
Maybe not, but I think this discussion has been going on for some time now. I recognize that 15 million Canadians and our democracy are impacted by this piece of legislation, so honestly I want to get through this as well. I know that we have two clauses, but the bottom line is, although nothing has been approved for tomorrow, perhaps we'll just continue meeting right now. I don't know what the consensus is.
2:30 p.m.
Bloc
Alain Therrien Bloc La Prairie, QC
According to the information I received, there is supposed to be a meeting tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Bloc
Alain Therrien Bloc La Prairie, QC
It is 2:30 p.m. and the meeting started three and a half hours ago. I have other obligations and I think we should adjourn the meeting rather than rush the amendments through.
I would prefer to meet again tomorrow. We could take half an hour together to really do our job properly, in the right way. I would like to leave, because I have things to do.
2:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ruby Sahota
No, you're all very well connected. Thank you so much for giving me that information.
2:30 p.m.
Liberal
Stéphane Lauzon Liberal Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, QC
I would prefer to meet again tomorrow. We could take half an hour together to really do our job properly, in the right way. I wish I could leave you, because I have things to do.
2:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ruby Sahota
There is no consensus, apparently. They want to adjourn so we'll have to meet tomorrow. It's unfortunate.
Mrs. Vecchio, did you want to speak again?
2:30 p.m.
Conservative
Karen Vecchio Conservative Elgin—Middlesex—London, ON
I don't think it's unfortunate. I think it's 15 million people who depend on good legislation. Let's get it done properly. In half an hour tomorrow, let's get this stuff done, but that's—
2:30 p.m.
Conservative
Tom Lukiwski Conservative Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan, SK
Notwithstanding the fact that we had three and half months to get this passed, but the Liberals filibustered.
2:30 p.m.
Conservative
2:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Ruby Sahota
It's all very unfortunate, I would say.
Thank you very much for all your hard work today.
We are adjourned.