I thank the hon. member for Outremont.
I recognize the hon. member for Rivière-du-Nord.
House of Commons Hansard #1 of the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was commons.
House of Commons Hansard #1 of the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was commons.
Sitting resumedElection of SpeakerFirst Session—42nd Parliament
4:25 p.m.
Liberal
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
I thank the hon. member for Outremont.
I recognize the hon. member for Rivière-du-Nord.
Sitting resumedElection of SpeakerFirst Session—42nd Parliament
4:25 p.m.
Bloc
Rhéal Fortin Bloc Rivière-du-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all members of the Bloc Québécois caucus, I want to congratulate you on being elected to the prestigious office of Speaker of the House of Commons. I also want to pay respect to Ms. Ratansi, Mr. Paradis and Mr. Stanton for putting their names forward. That is always touching to see.
On behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I would also like to express our respect and compassion for our colleague, the hon. member for Ottawa—Vanier, who worked hard in his bid for the position of Speaker and who is now waging his own serious battle. I want our esteemed colleague to know that he has our full support.
Mr. Speaker, I assure you that you will have our full co-operation in upholding our democracy and having meaningful, respectful debates in the House. The House can also count on us to work diligently to protect and promote the interests, rights, and privileges of all the voters who put their trust in us. We are excited and hopeful to hear you talk about meaningful, respectful debate. You can count on our co-operation.
Opening of ParliamentFirst Session—42nd Parliament
4:30 p.m.
Liberal
The Speaker Liberal Geoff Regan
Before the adjournment, I have the honour to inform the House that I have received the following message:
Rideau Hall
Ottawa
November 30, 2015
Mr. Speaker:
I have the honour to inform you that His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Her Excellency Sharon Johnston will arrive at the Peace Tower at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, the 4th day of December, 2015.
When it has been indicated that all is in readiness, Their Excellencies will proceed to the Chamber of the Senate to formally open the First Session of the Forty-Second Parliament of Canada.
Yours sincerely,
Stephen Wallace
The House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2:30 p.m., at which time the House will proceed to the Senate, where His Excellency will open the first session of the 42nd Parliament.
(The House adjourned at 4:36 p.m.)