Evidence of meeting #5 for Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
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12:40 p.m.
Bloc
Louise Chabot Bloc Thérèse-De Blainville, QC
Yes, Mr. Chair.
I had asked Ms. Kusie a question.
As I understand it, since I made this motion, I am the mover of the motion. My motion did not include a time limit. Ms. Kusie's intention is to impose a deadline for ministers to appear on their mandate letters as a matter of priority, that is to say at the next meetings. Does Ms. Kusie intend to amend the motion to that effect?
12:40 p.m.
Bloc
Louise Chabot Bloc Thérèse-De Blainville, QC
If not, I will propose the amendment myself. It was just a question I was asking Ms. Kusie, who moved my motion first...
12:40 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Bobby Morrissey
Madam Clerk, we're still on Madame Chabot's motion, and I do not believe—
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The Clerk
I would like to clarify.
Mrs. Kusie, are you moving an amendment to the motion of Madame Chabot?
12:40 p.m.
Liberal
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Conservative
Stephanie Kusie Conservative Calgary Midnapore, AB
I'm moving to amend Madame Chabot's motion to one hour with each minister over the next two meetings.
Is that adequate?
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The Clerk
It's in the motion already.
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Conservative
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Bobby Morrissey
It's your amendment, Mrs. Kusie.
Madam Clerk, we have the amendment by Mrs. Kusie.
12:40 p.m.
The Clerk
Mr. Chair, may we have a moment to speak?
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Bobby Morrissey
Sure.
Committee, I'm going to suspend for two minutes while I consult with the clerk so that everybody is clear on the motion and the amendment.
12:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Bobby Morrissey
We'll resume.
Just so that everybody is clear, I will ask the clerk to explain the discussion between Mrs. Kusie...on Madame Chabot's motion, and why the item she wanted was already included in the main motion.
Madam Clerk, could you explain?
12:45 p.m.
The Clerk
Mr. Chair, Mrs. Kusie was looking at the original motion. In the motion, it already explains that they're looking for the ministers to appear for one hour each before the committee. It is already included in the original motion as moved by Madame Chabot.
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Liberal
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The Clerk
You are correct, Mr. Chair.
Next on the speaking list right now is Ms. Zarrillo.
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NDP
Bonita Zarrillo NDP Port Moody—Coquitlam, BC
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I was going to speak on it, but I'm going to wait to hear exactly what's been decided on the amendment. I haven't seen it at all. I've only heard it on the floor. I haven't seen the amendment myself.
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The Clerk
Mrs. Kusie would like to speak next.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Bobby Morrissey
Madam Clerk, could you explain? It's my understanding that there's no amendment on the floor.
12:45 p.m.
The Clerk
No, there is no amendment.
Mrs. Kusie will be taking the floor. Madame Chabot has her hand raised, but Mrs. Kusie, in the room, is also looking to speak. Her name is on the speaking list as well.
12:45 p.m.
Liberal
