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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MPs speaking

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Clerk of the Committee  Ms. Christine Holke

3:45 p.m.

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.

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS

Your thoughts are much more complex than mine.

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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?

3:45 p.m.

NDP

François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC

Yes, including progress on the action plan.

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

Does everyone agree?

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

René Arseneault Liberal Madawaska—Restigouche, NB

One moment. Wasn't there a proposal for an amendment?

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

Mr. Choquette introduced his amendment first.

3:45 p.m.

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.

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

Right.

Does that suit everyone?

3:45 p.m.

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).

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

Is there a date for that?

3:45 p.m.

NDP

François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC

It would be the most recent report. So it will have to be the annual report for—

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

No, I was talking about the date the minister would appear.

3:45 p.m.

NDP

François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC

It says “by December 1, 2017”. Do you agree with that?

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

Darrell Samson Liberal Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, NS

Let's say in December. That would give her some flexibility.

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

In December?

3:45 p.m.

NDP

François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC

By the end of December?

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Liberal

Paul Lefebvre Liberal Sudbury, ON

Let's say by December 15.

3:45 p.m.

NDP

François Choquette NDP Drummond, QC

Okay.

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

Are we in agreement about saying by December 15?

3:45 p.m.

Some hon. members

Agreed.

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Denis Paradis

(Amendment agreed to).

3:45 p.m.

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.

3:45 p.m.

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.

3:45 p.m.

Liberal

Paul Lefebvre Liberal Sudbury, ON

Put it in writing, and then we can discuss it.