Evidence of meeting #76 for Official Languages in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was amendment.
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Liberal
Linda Lapointe Liberal Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC
That's it. That's exactly what I wanted to hear.
You didn't read my mind like that of my colleague, but that suits me.
Liberal
Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS
Your thoughts are much more complex than mine.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
So the purpose of the first amendment is to add a reference to the annual report. The motion would refer to an update of the annual report, including progress on the action plan. Is that it?
Liberal
René Arseneault Liberal Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
One moment. Wasn't there a proposal for an amendment?
Liberal
Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS
The annual report will automatically include everything, because it will cover all the activities undertaken during the year. We don't need to be more specific.
NDP
François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC
I accept Mr. Samson's amendment to remove the reference to the action plan and specify that it will be to inform us about the annual report on official languages.
(Amendment agreed to).
François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC
It would be the most recent report. So it will have to be the annual report for—
Liberal
NDP
Liberal
Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS
Let's say in December. That would give her some flexibility.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis
We are now moving on to the amendment introduced by Alupa Clarke.
I would like to hear your comments on it.
Conservative
Alupa Clarke Conservative Beauport—Limoilou, QC
It's really positive. I would just like the minister to be aware of our concern about the agreement she has made with Netflix and that she tell us in a public meeting what safeguards are included in the agreement that will help to promote francophone production.
