In my opinion the nays have it.
I do not see five people rising. I see three. Given that the nays have it has not been successfully challenged, I declare the motion lost.
(Motion negatived)
In the House of Commons on February 13th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Bill C-289 Indian ActPrivate Members' Business
The Deputy Speaker Bill Blaikie
In my opinion the nays have it.
I do not see five people rising. I see three. Given that the nays have it has not been successfully challenged, I declare the motion lost.
(Motion negatived)
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